In their latest Serie A encounter, Fluminense faced Cruzeiro away from home, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Despite dominating possession with 61%, they were unable to secure a win.
Match statistics (Cruzeiro vs Fluminense):
Possession: 61% – 39%
Corners: 5 – 4
Fouls: 12 – 15
Yellow cards: 2 – 2
Shots on target: 3 – 5
RB Bragantino
Team Overview
RB Bragantino hosted Internacional in their last Serie A match, achieving a convincing 3-1 victory. This win marked a strong performance, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Match statistics (RB Bragantino vs Internacional):
Possession: 52% – 48%
Corners: 6 – 1
Fouls: 19 – 17
Yellow cards: 2 – 4
Shots on target: 7 – 2
Teams Form Analysis
Fluminense has shown strong form recently, winning 6 out of their last 10 matches, including a convincing 6-1 victory against Nova Iguaçu. They have scored a total of 12 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging 2.4 goals per game while conceding only 4, which gives them a solid defensive record with an average of 0.8 goals against per game.
RB Bragantino has also been in good form, winning 5 out of their last 10 matches. They have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging 2.2 goals per game, and have conceded only 3 goals, averaging 0.6 goals against per game. This indicates a strong defensive setup alongside their attacking prowess.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
In their head-to-head encounters, Fluminense has won 7 out of 14 matches against RB Bragantino, with 3 draws and 4 wins for Bragantino. The average goals per game in these encounters is 2.64, suggesting a competitive match with potential for goals. Fluminense has a home win percentage of 50% against Bragantino, while Bragantino has a 29% away win percentage. The last match between these two teams ended in a 1-0 victory for Bragantino, indicating that both teams can perform well defensively.
Both teams have shown a tendency to score, with Fluminense averaging 1.43 goals at home and Bragantino averaging 1.21 goals away. The expected goals (xG) for Fluminense in recent matches has been higher than their opponents, indicating they create more quality chances.
Fluminense — RB Bragantino Prediction
Exact Score: 2 – 2
1st Half: 1 – 1
Goals (Total): 2 – 2
Corners: 5 – 5
Fouls: 13 – 12
Yellow Cards: 2 – 2
Shots on target: 5 – 5
Offsides: 2 – 1
Possession: 52% – 48%
Tactically, Fluminense is likely to dominate possession and create more chances, while Bragantino may focus on counter-attacks, exploiting any gaps left by Fluminense's attacking play. Both teams will need to be cautious in defense, as individual errors could lead to goals.
3 Reasons Why the Match Will Be a Draw
Recent Form: Both teams are in good form, with Fluminense winning 6 of their last 10 matches and Bragantino winning 5. This suggests a competitive match.
Head-to-Head Record: Fluminense has a strong home record against Bragantino, winning 50% of their encounters. However, Bragantino has also shown they can win away.
Goals Scoring Ability: Both teams have been scoring consistently, with Fluminense averaging 2.4 goals in their last 5 matches and Bragantino averaging 2.2. This indicates a high likelihood of goals in the match.
Match Prediction
17.07.2026 23:00Serie A
Fluminense211
RB Bragantino211
55
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