Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Fortaleza by 2Alright, ladies and gents, time to delve into Fluminense taking on Fortaleza. Now, Fluminense may be the favored gang going in but let's tread lightly and dig into those stats.
We've got João Ricardo in goal for Fortaleza, rated at 7.67 and armed with 13 saves this season, this guy is statistically more robust than his Fluminense counterparts, Vitor Eudes and Fábio scoring 7.1 and 6.73 respectively. They seem to be rolling with the punches with 4 saves each - not too shabby either.
Let's shift our focus to the players. Fortaleza rodeo stars include Emmanuel Martínez and Eros Mancuso, both netting a goal each, while Benjamin Kuscevic boasts a 7.3 rating, matching his buddy Marinho.
On the flip side, Fluminense's squad isn't exactly slumming it either. Ganso is dancing on a tightrope with a 7.23 rating but no goals as yet, and joining the party are Lima and Thiago Santos, both rated 7.2 and hunting for their maiden goals. Kauã Elias and Jhon Arias, on the other hand, at least know where the net is.
Looking way back in the past, Fortaleza edged Fluminense twice to their win and a draw while losing just once. So, to be fair, the head to head dances in favor of Fortaleza given we're in the Brasileiro Série A, not an 80's pop band competition.
Talking about records, Fortaleza is 18-strong in wins against Fluminense's humble 10. If Fluminense were a cat, they'd be flirting with running out of lives. Recent results show Fortaleza riding high with two wins and two draws versus Fluminense's mix and match record of wins, draws and losses.
So what's the verdict? Well, I'm spotting my money on the team with the Firmino-themed name. Fortaleza.
Albert’s Prediction: Fortaleza by 2
Albert
See some of the stats I‘m using to make this prediction
Goalkeepers
Top Player Stats
Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record