Vitória vs Fluminense Prediction: Meeting between direct opponents

In Salvador, two teams fighting to avoid relegation to the Série B will face each other. Vitória is outside the Z4 but has the same points as Corinthians, who is in a relegation position. Fluminense has won its last three games and has finally moved away from the lower places of the table, but the team is not out of the woods yet. The Cariocas only have four points more than Vitória.

The Barra's Lion keeps fighting bravely and, in the last round, won 1-0 at home against Bragantino, another team in trouble. In the past five games, Vitória has won three, drawn one, and lost to Internacional away. The Baianos are confident, but they must keep it up to avoid disappointment at the end of the season. The next match with Fluminense is vital, and a win could propel Carpini's team into a successful final stretch in the league. In round 12, Vitória beat Fluminense at the Maracanã, so it's possible to take the three points, although the Cariocas are now in better spirits.

The Tricolor das Laranjeiras hosted and beat Athletico Paranaense in a postponed match from Round 17. The only goal of the game was scored by Germán Cano in the 81st minute, who was once again decisive for the team after more than five months without scoring. The Argentine scored the 300th goal of his career, and the striker's return to scoring is good news for Fluminense. It would be important not to lose against Vitória to maintain the momentum and stabilize in a mid-table position. It seems unlikely to return to the relegation zone at this stage, but in the Brasileirão, it only takes a few negative results for the situation to change quickly.

The game will probably be tactical, with the teams avoiding taking too many risks. Despite playing at home, it won't be easy for Vitória to beat Fluminense, as the Cariocas have won three consecutive matches. Also, central defender Wagner Leonardo, a very influential player, can't play due to his yellow card in the last round. I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Fluminense, with a maximum of four goals scored in the game.