Fluminense vs Ceara Prediction: Expect a Total Under

The 16th round of the Brazilian championship will begin with the match between Fluminense and Ceara. Both teams approach the game in good condition. However, it should be noted that while the future hosts had a week to prepare for the upcoming game, Ceara had a home South American Cup match midweek.

The Tricolours came into the match against Ceara with four straight wins. In the Brazilian Cup, Fluminense was stronger than Cruzeiro, and in the national championship, they beat Avai, Botafogo, and Corinthians. Fluminense climbed up into the top six of the Libertadores Cup. They are five points behind leading Palmeiras, and, considering that most of the teams above are still in contention for the Libertadores Cup, the Tricolores have a chance of clinching even the title this season. Fluminense's home statistics are 10th in the division, +4=1-3, 14:9 goal difference.

After losing the cup derby to Fortaleza, Ceara has played four matches in two tournaments. In the South American Cup, the visitors beat Strongest twice (2:1 and 3:0), while in the Brazilian championship, Ceara drew with Atletico Go and Internacional. Ceara sits 15th in the Brazilian league table with 18 points, just one point ahead of Goias. Their away statistics are fourth in the division, +3=4-1, 9:6 goal difference in eight games.

Fluminense is in good form, and we doubt the Tricolour will lose this game. Ceara is on a dangerous side at the moment. After reaching the quarterfinals of the South American Cup, the Black and Whites will try to rectify the situation in the Serie A standings and break away from the relegation zone. Ceara is an away team, and the first bet on the upcoming match is a total under. As for the outcome, we wouldn't be surprised if Fluminense extended their winning streak to five games.

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