Gremio vs Fluminense Match Analysis & Prediction
14/08/2024 1:00 am
The first all-Brazilian encounter in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 this year will see Gremio and Fluminense meet in the opening leg of that tie on Wednesday at Estadio Major Antonio Couto Pereira in Porto Alegre.
Gremio played out a 1-1 draw in their final group match against Estudiantes to finish second, while the defending champions topped Group A, winning their last Libertadores game 3-2 over Alianza Lima.
Wednesday will be Gremio’s first Libertadores knockout match since the 2020 campaign, when they made the quarter-finals and were eliminated by fellow Brazilian side Santos 5-2 on aggregate.
Renato Gaucho’s side progressed beyond the last 16 in their previous four appearances at this stage, winning four successive home matches in this phase.
Meanwhile, Fluminense are unbeaten in 11 successive knockout matches at this tournament, with their last Libertadores defeat in the knockout phase coming in the 2013 quarter-finals against Olimpia (2-1).
Mano Menezes’ side are on a two-game losing run away from home across all competitions, suffering a 2-0 defeat domestically at Vasco da Gama on Sunday.
Their dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Internacional in the second leg of their Libertadores semi-final tie last year was the first time since 1971 (2-0 win over Palmeiras) that they beat a Brazilian opponent in this competition away from home.
Gremio vs. Fluminense Head to head
In the previous 52 meetings between these two teams, Gremio have claimed 24 victories while Fluminense have won 15, and they have drawn in 13. Fluminense have scored 55 goals and conceded 69 in the process.
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18/07/2021Fluminense0Gremio1Serie A
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10/11/2021Gremio1Fluminense0Serie A
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13/08/2023Gremio2Fluminense1Serie A
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07/12/2023Fluminense2Gremio3Serie A
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30/06/2024Gremio1Fluminense0Serie A
Gremio Team News
Gremio will be without Jhonata Robert and Andre until late August due to knee and ankle injuries respectively, while Mayk could be available despite previously suffering from muscle soreness.
Franco Cristaldo scored the only goal against Estudiantes on matchday six, the first for the Paraguayan at the Libertadores this season.
Gremio's Last 5 Matches
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29/07/2024Gremio1Vasco da Gama0Serie A
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01/08/2024Corinthians0Gremio0Copa do Brasil
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04/08/2024Athletico Paranaense0Gremio2Serie A
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08/08/2024Gremio0Corinthians0 PCopa do Brasil
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11/08/2024Cuiaba1Gremio3Serie A
Fluminense Team News
Fluminense may be without David Terans for this opening game as he is dealing with a calf strain, while German Cano may have to sit out with a sore foot.
Marquinhos and Marcelo are both doubtful with thigh injuries, while Kevin Serna is a possibility as he is nearing a full recovery from a calf strain.
Fluminense's Last 5 Matches
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28/07/2024RB Bragantino0Fluminense1Serie A
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02/08/2024Juventude3Fluminense2Copa do Brasil
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04/08/2024Fluminense1Bahia0Serie A
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08/08/2024Fluminense2Juventude2Copa do Brasil
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11/08/2024Vasco da Gama2Fluminense0Serie A
Gremio vs. Fluminense: Odds and Predictions
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