Fluminense RJ VS Atletico Mineiro
Brazil Serie A
Match Time：9/13/2016
Tuesday,06:00 GMT+7
Stadium Giulite Coutinho
Fluminense RJ VS Atletico Mineiro Livescore Odds Comparison
Fluminense and Atlético Mineiro meet at Estádio Giulite Coutinho, in a match for the 24th round of the Serie A. These teams have tied (1‑1) in the last head‑to‑head for this edition of the league, played on 02‑06‑2016. In 8 head‑to‑heads in the last 3 years, the away team won 4 and tied 4. Atlético Mineiro registers significant differences between home and away results, so special attention is due to the home/away factor.
Analysis of Fluminense
The home team is currently in the 8th position of the league, with 34 points won, after 9 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in a home match against Figueirense, by (3‑2). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Botafogo, by (1‑0). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses at their stadium. For the league, Fluminense won 20 points out of 30 possible points, after 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 home matches. The most recurrent result at half‑time in their home league matches was the 0‑0 (5 out of 11 matches). In their home matches for this competition there is a tendency for few goals, since 7 of the last 11 matches have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 23 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 9 times and have never been able to turn the score around.
Fluminense heads into this match after a negative result. They faced Botafogo away from home and had a 1-0 loss. In their match before that,
they had a loss at home, 2-0 against Palmeiras. This loss was the end of their 4 game streak of undefeated matches. They are currently in 8th place, with 34 points. They have a good campaign at home, with just 2 losses. Coach Levir Culpi should stick to the 4-5-1 formation, with 2 defensive midfielders and Wellington Silva creating their plays.
Stats
Fluminense have scored just 1.09 goals per game this season, well below the league average. Atletico Mineiro average 1.61, the second best record in the league.
Team News
Goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri is an injury concern after he was withdrawn early at Botafogo. Júlio César will replace him again if needs be. Douglas may also come into the side.
Few changes expected from Marcelo Oliveira, although 20 year old forward Clayton is pushing for a recall.
Analysis of Atlético Mineiro
The away team is currently in the 3rd position of the league, with 39 points won, after 12 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against Grêmio, by (1‑1). In the last match, they won in a home match against Vitória, by (2‑1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 15 goals scored and 21 conceded; against 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 29 goals scored and 17 conceded. In the last 10 away league matches Atlético Mineiro has a record of 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 13 points out of 30 possible. In their away matches there are a few frequent results: at half‑time 1‑0 (4 out of 11 matches) and after the 90' 1‑1 (4 out of 11 matches). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 23 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have only turned the score around in 1.
Atletico-MG is in a good form, but they have been in better forms, as they were able to have 4 consecutive wins, twice. Now, they have 3 matches without a loss, as they had just one loss in their last 5 matches. Their previous match was against Vitoria, as they had a 2-1 home win, with 2 goals from Fred, as he has 9 goals in this competition. Coach Marcelo Oliveira should repeat the 4-5-1 formation, with Robinho playing offensively in the middle of the pitch and Fred as their forward.
Head To Head
Atletico Mineiro are unbeaten in 11 games against Fluminense. The sides drew 1-1 earlier in the season and Atletico Mineiro won 2-1 on their visit to Flu last term.
Atletico Mineiro are unbeaten in 11 games against Fluminense. The sides drew 1-1 earlier in the season and Atletico Mineiro won 2-1 on their visit to Flu last term.
Stats
Fluminense have scored just 1.09 goals per game this season, well below the league average. Atletico Mineiro average 1.61, the second best record in the league.
Team News
Goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri is an injury concern after he was withdrawn early at Botafogo. Júlio César will replace him again if needs be. Douglas may also come into the side.
Few changes expected from Marcelo Oliveira, although 20 year old forward Clayton is pushing for a recall.
