Fluminense vs Atlético Goianiense Prediction: The Cariocas are struggling in the Brasileirão

Fluminense has only won once in the eight games it has played in Série A. That was in Round 3 against rival Vasco da Gama. Since then, the Tricolor has had a worrying pattern of results that are not at all compatible with the value of its players. The team has been losing on the road and drawing at home. Fluminense has been unable to climb the standings, and if it doesn't start winning, it could even fall into the relegation zone.

Fernando Diniz's team failed once again in a derby. In the visit to city rival Botafogo, Fluminense was harmless and barely managed to create any goal chances. The team seemed satisfied with a draw and didn't take many risks. Botafogo's goal came from a corner kick in the 66th minute. Angolan Bastos headed unopposed into Fábio's net to set up the final result. It was another lackluster performance from the Tricolor, who seems to have lost motivation. The team is unaggressive and slow, which could be related to Fluminense's average age, the highest in the Brasileirão. The signing of Thiago Silva, who is 39, will add to that figure.

The Dragon drew 2-2 at home to Corinthians in a game full of excitement. The home team conceded an early goal in the 15th minute through Yuri Alberto, but when Gustavo Henrique received a red card in the 34th minute, hope was reborn among the home fans. However, Yuri Alberto scored his second goal in the 62nd minute, and things got more complicated for the Goianos. An own goal from Cacá put the score at 1-2, and Atlético's pressure increased. In stoppage time, miraculously, the referee awarded a penalty to the Dragon. Shaylon did not miss, making it 2-2. Atlético Goianiense now has five points but remains in the Z4. Jair Ventura's team will travel to Rio to pick up a point against a Fluminense side under pressure.

I will bet on the Cariocas winning, not because they're in good form or because they're confident, which they're not, but due to their extreme need to take three points. It's essential to win this game so the players know there's no margin for error. Atlético Goianiense is a modest club, so if Fluminense does its best, victory is within reach.