Grêmio vs Fortaleza Prediction: This game should be balanced

It's one of the most attractive matches of Round 29, with third-placed Fortaleza visiting a Grêmio side that needs points to escape the danger zone. The Cearenses are just two points behind leader Botafogo and are still dreaming of the title, but playing in Porto Alegre is tricky. Grêmio picked up a draw against Botafogo in the last round and has gained some confidence.

The Immortal played as a visitor in Brasília against Botafogo and managed to hold on to a point. After an unexpected defeat at home to Criciúma, Grêmio's reaction was good. Drawing 0-0 with the Brasileirão leader, who was on a run of three consecutive wins, was a good result, but now comes another tricky game. Fortaleza has only lost five of its 28 league matches, so Renato Portaluppi's men will have to be at a high level if they want to win. Grêmio hasn't been consistent this year, alternating good displays with disappointing ones. The Tricolor Gaúcho is in 13th place, four points above the relegation zone.

The Lion beat Cuiabá 1-0 at home and moved closer to the top, taking advantage of Botafogo's draw. It was Fortaleza's 12th straight home win in the Série A, which is an impressive record. Vojvoda's side is the only one in the league without a home defeat. The next game is against Grêmio, an opponent Fortaleza has never defeated away in nine meetings. The Cearenses have failed to win in their last three games on the road and must improve in that respect if they want to fight for the title.

Anything can happen in this game, as Grêmio is highly inconsistent. In their last five games, the Gaúchos have only won once, but that was against Flamengo, a strong opponent, and in the previous round, they drew with leader Botafogo. Fortaleza, on the other hand, is a tough team to beat, but on the road, it has struggled recently. In addition, the current third-placed side has never beaten Grêmio away, complicating the prediction. A draw is perhaps the most likely outcome, but I'm betting on both teams to score.