Grêmio vs Fluminense Prediction: Two big clubs in trouble

Grêmio and Fluminense are going through a difficult period and are struggling in the Brasileirão. The two giants have fallen into the relegation zone and haven't won a league match in two months. The Fluminense management decided to sack Fernando Diniz, but the team lost in the first game without the legendary coach, with new boss Marcão in charge. Grêmio's case is different because the team's performance has been affected by the climatic tragedy that ravaged the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

The Immortal has not trained or played in Porto Alegre for two months due to the damage caused by the floods in the city. The Arena do Grêmio is still under repair, but the club's training center is now finally available. The good news led the Gaúchos to choose Caxias do Sul to host their opponents. Now, the team can train at home and play at the Centenário stadium, two hours away from Porto Alegre. The following five matches will take place in Caxias do Sul, four as hosts and one as visitors, against Juventude. The fans hope their team can take advantage of this more favorable schedule to climb the table. The point won in the last round in Goiânia against Atlético may have been essential to start a new cycle with more optimism.

The Tricolor lost again at home in the last minute to a side fighting to avoid relegation to Série B. On the debut of Marcão, the club's assistant coach, Fluminense was again slow and predictable. We said in our last preview that a change in style of play was needed, but that didn't happen. The Cariocas lost 1-0 and caused little danger to the Vitoria defense. Fluminense's players showed a disturbing lack of fitness. The team needs energy and vitality, as it's hard for the oldest team in the league to do better playing each three days. The Fluminense board should consider signing younger and ambitious players in the next transfer window.

Both teams are in bad shape, but Grêmio, with the support of its fans, has a better chance of winning. The Gaúchos have returned to their training center in Porto Alegre, and the players are finally at home, which will improve their mood. I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Grêmio with a maximum of three goals scored. Marcão could introduce a possible tactical or even an attitude change at Fluminense that could improve the team's performance. A draw is also possible, as Grêmio hasn't won for a long time either.