Fluminense and Atlético GO meet at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã), in a match for the 7th round of Serie A. In the last 3 years there has only been a record of 2 direct confrontations between these two teams: one on 03‑12‑ 2017, which ended in a draw by (1‑1), and a more recent one on 05‑08‑2017, which ended in a victory for Fluminense by (3‑1). Attention to the home factor, since Fluminense tends to achieve different results at home and abroad.
Fluminense :
This is a team that, curiously, tends to achieve more positive results as a visitor than at home, since in the last 30 games they have registered 8 victories, 3 draws and 4 defeats as a visitor, with 20 goals scored and 12 suffered; against 7 victories, 5 draws and 3 defeats in his stadium, with 25 goals scored and 10 suffered. In their last match, for Carioca 1, they beat Vasco da Gama away by (0‑2). In their last 10 home games, Fluminense has recorded 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. His attack has scored regularly, as he has scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, they conceded the first goal 5 times, but got the comeback in 2.
Fluminense does not hide that it aims to make a positive campaign, so having regularity is essential. At home you cannot lose points, especially against theoretically weaker opponents. In this match, it is important that you have possession of the ball and control the match. This is said, because that way you will not risk losing points. He is the favorite to win and if he plays well it will not be a surprise if he gets a good result.
Atlético GO :
This is a team that presents similar results at home and away, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; against 9 wins and 6 draws in his stadium. In the last match they played, for Goiano 1, they beat Grêmio Anápolis at home by (2‑1). In their last 10 away matches, Atlético GO has recorded 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses. The defense has been strong and has only suffered goals in 3 of the last 10 matches, and their offense has scored regularly as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In the last 20 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 5 of their 12 goals between minutes (76′ ‑ 90 ‘).
Atlético-GO’s main objective is to remain in the Brazilian elite and everything will depend on their position in the future. You recognize that games like this are more difficult, so you need to have a different attitude if you want to score. Ideally, you should show a more defensive posture that inhibits the attack of the home team. In addition, you must know how to take advantage of counterattacks and stopped balls to surprise.
PREDICTION: Fluminense to win @ 1,55
