Criciúma vs Fluminense Prediction: This game is crucial for Fluminense

Fluminense lost again, so the team remains in the last place of the Brasileirão. The situation is very complicated for the Rio de Janeiro club, which hasn't won in the Série A since Round 3 against Vasco da Gama on April 20. New coach Mano Menezes has led Fluminense in two games and picked up just one point. With just seven points from 15 games, the Tricolor das Laranjeiras urgently needs victories.

The Catarinenses traveled to Salvador but failed to bring home any points, losing 2-1 to Vitória. Criciúma was uninspired in the game and struggled to get past the Baianos' defense. The home side scored in the 31st minute through Alerrandro from the penalty spot and added a second goal in the 37th minute through Lucas Esteves. Matheusinho, the Tiger's top scorer, reduced the deficit in the 43rd minute and gave the visitors hope again. However, in the second half, Vitória defended the lead well and blocked the attacks of Tencati's men, who lacked creativity. Criciúma is in 14th place with two games to play, so it remains comfortable in the standings. The Santa Catarina side will be keen to beat Fluminense, a team without confidence.

The Cariocas lost 1-0 in Fortaleza and performed decently in defense. The Lion only scored in the 56th minute from a corner kick by Lucero, who scored his sixth goal in the competition. Fluminense's biggest problem at the moment is on the offensive end. The lack of confidence is evident, and the team is attacking with too few players. Germán Cano, Fluminense's top scorer in recent years, won't be able to play in Criciúma because he received his third yellow card. The return of Marquinhos is good news for Mano Menezes as he is one of the few fast players in the squad. The game in Criciúma is a final, and Fluminense must raise its competitive level to win.

Fluminense has lost all its seven away games in the league. Criciúma isn't a strong side at home, but still, it hasn't lost at its stadium in four matches. The Cariocas will get a win sooner or later, but until that happens, it's hard to bet on them. I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Criciúma with a maximum of three goals scored, keeping the chance of a draw open.