Palmeiras vs Fluminense Prediction: Expect an exciting game

Palmeiras and Fluminense will meet in the final round of the Série A in a decisive game for both sides. Palmeiras will be crowned champion if it defeats Fluminense and Botafogo loses to São Paulo. It's the only possible combination for the Paulistas to be able to celebrate. Fluminense must win or draw to avoid relegation. If the Rio club loses, it will have to wait either for Athletico Paranense to lose or for Bragantino not to win.

The Verdão was 1-0 down against Cruzeiro but fought until the end and managed to turn the result around, winning 2-1. A beautiful free-kick goal from Estêvão in the 90th minute prevented Botafogo from celebrating the title in the previous round. The chances of winning a third consecutive title are remote, as Botafogo will have to lose at home to São Paulo, but Abel Ferreira's men will believe until it is possible.

The Tricolor das Laranjeiras beat Cuiabá 1-0 at home with a goal from Kevin Serna in the 59th minute. The Cariocas hadn't won for six matches and couldn't afford to fail at the Maracanã against one of the worst league sides. Once again, Fluminense's football was of poor quality, with the usual sluggishness. Mano Menezes' team needs another point to avoid relegation, but drawing at the Allianz Parque is tough. Anything can happen, but given the club's poor league form, it won't be surprising to see Fluminense in the Série B next year.

It's a crucial match for both the title and relegation. Palmeiras has no choice but to win and hope that Botafogo loses against São Paulo to be crowned champion for the third consecutive year. On the other hand, Fluminense needs a draw to escape relegation. If the Cariocas lose, they'll have to wait for their opponents' results to go in their favor. Palmeiras is the favorite, but I'm betting on a Double Chance with a maximum of three goals scored in the match since Fluminense will fight for salvation.