Fluminense vs Volta Redonda Prediction: Expecting a High Scoring Encounter

In the upcoming fixture of Campeonato Carioca Serie A, Semi-final leg 2, Fluminense will take on Volta Redonda at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. After securing a 2-1 win at home, Volta Redonda will be moving in as favorites, however, the home advantage for Fluminense can't be discredited. Therefore, the upcoming matchup is likely to be interesting and Fluminense to fight till the very last minute of play. If we take a look at the head-to-head statistics, Fluminense is well ahead of Volta Redonda, however, the home and away form has been inconsistent. 

Against the odds, putting an end to Fluminense’s winning streak, Volta Redonda will be hosting at Maracana stadium. After losing the last outing (2-1), Fluminense will be under pressure. In reply to Volta’s scoring, Nino managed to score a goal in the 79th minute of play. Though Fluminense were spot on with 76% ball possession and 89% accurate passing, the home side managed to get the best out of them. Going in the matchup, Fluminense will be confident at home, as they have managed to win the last two of three home fixtures with a goal difference of at least 2 goals. If Fluminense manages to keep a clean sheet, it might be difficult for Volta to score. With a goal scoring average of 1.67 goals and a conceding average of just 0.33 at home, Fluminense will walk in with odds in their favor. 

Going in the matchup, Volta Redonda will be looking to stretch its winning consistency forward in the second leg. In the last outing at home, Pedrinho and Lele got Volta Redonda a win out of nowhere. Though Volta has to learn from the last encounter, they will look to extend the lead further in the contest. In 6 of the last 7 away matches, Volta Redonda has managed to stay unbeaten, which makes the upcoming matchup even more interesting. With 10 goals scored in the last 3 away matches, Volta will look to keep up with the scoring average and play their natural game.

Volta has scored at least a goal in the last 11 matches, hence, we might observe scoring from both ends. Secondly, Volta has observed over 2.5 goals in the last 6 Carioca matches, hence, I am predicting a scoreline of over 2.5 goals. Moving forward to the winning part, Volta Redonda might start defensively, and Fluminense might take advantage of that and attack from the very start. I am predicting Fluminense to win and the final scoreline to be 3-1.

• Goals Over 2.5 for 1.90
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.44
• Correct Score 3-1 for 10