Corinthians vs. Fluminense Match Analysis and Prediction

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Two sides separated by just two points in the top half of the Brasileiro Serie A will square off this week when Corinthians play host to Fluminense at Neo Química Arena. Kickoffs on October 27 at 03:45 EAT.

The hosts are fourth in the Compeonato Brasileiro Serie A with 57 points. They have been on a top form this season picking up 16 victories against seven loses and nine draws. Coming into this game Corinthians are unbeaten in all their last six matches in all competitions.

Corinthians will want to continue from where they left off last time out with a 0-1 Serie A success to beat Santos in their most recent match. In that game, Corinthians had 48% possession, eight shots with two of them on target and a goal scored by Corinthians was Róger Guedes (89′). Santos got 12 shots with three of them on target.

Fluminense on the other hand are fifth in the standings with 55 points, a win here will place them on top of Thurday’s hosts. Coming into this game, Fluminense won only two of their last six matches losing three and drawing in one.

Last time out, Fluminense drew 2-2 in the Serie A tie with Botafogo. In that match, Fluminense managed 65% possession and 18 shots at goal with 7 on target. For Fluminense, the goals were scored by Ganso (76′) and Matheus Martins (81′). Botafogo had 13 shots at goal with 5 of them on target. Carlos Eduardo (41′) and Jefferson (52′) scored for Botafogo.