Alright, grab your popcorn and maybe a calculator because we're heading down to Brazil for a Brasileiro Série A shindig between Fluminense and Cruzeiro.
Seems we've got a case of Cassandra syndrome for Fluminense as we're not privy to any info on their goalkeeper or top players. Kinda feels like an episode of a crime podcast, doesn't it? But I digress.
Cruzeiro, on the other flip-flop, boasts keeper Cássio - his 6.50 rating leaves room for improvement though I'd say.
Their top fielders include Kaio Jorge and Matheus Pereira - both rocking some high ratings and accurate passes percentages. Looking at last season, Jorge had 3 goals itself and tons of shots on goal, so keep an eye on him - unless Fluminense adopts invisibility cloaks, of course.
Past face-offs paint a bobcat-dog fight, with Fluminense leading the victory trail 3-1. Cruzeiro's hankering for redemption might spice things up this time.
Regular season? Well, Cruzeiro’s been reveling in an 8-3-2 record while Fluminense's lagging a bit behind with a 6-2-3.
As for recent form, both teams aren’t exactly 'Cinderella on prom night' but they've seen decent action on the field. Cruzeiro’s recent onslaught on Grêmio may have them a touch confident.
This match, folks, I expect to be a wrestling match than a ballet dance, thanks to Cruzeiro's fierce players and Fluminense's mystery roster. Tight, competitive, hopefully goal-laden. My gut? Let's just say it's more reliable than my car's GPS.
Albert’s Prediction: Cruzeiro by 1