Bitesize Prediction: Fluminense vs Corinthians – 24/08/22

Competition: Copa do Brasil

Market: Fluminense win

Odds: 1/1 @ 888sport

In a heavyweight showdown on Wednesday night, Fluminense will welcome Corinthians to the Maracanã for their Copa do Brasil semi-final first-leg meeting.

Starting with the hosts, putting in another impressive display last week as they picked up an action-packed 5-2 victory at home against Cortibia, Fluminense have continued on an eye-catching run of form. Only continuing to skyrocket their way up the Serie A table, Head Coach Fernando Diniz has been vocal about his side’s recent displays. Suffering just a single defeat from any of their previous 16 matchups across all formats, a run that stems all the way back to June 11th, the Tricolor have also impressed with their performances on home soil. Including that thumping 5-2 win against Cortibia last time out, Fluminense have won seven of their previous eight domestic contests at the Maracanã. Appearing to have found a real clinical edge in the final third, Diniz’s side will be confident of picking up a first-leg advantage here.

As for the visitors, while Corinthians might have found a much-needed boost thanks to their 4-1 victory against Atletico GO on August 17th, the Timão immediately came crashing back down to earth. Last seen putting in a toothless display as they suffered a shock 1-0 loss away at Fortaleza, Vítor Pereira finds his side in the midst of an extended rut. Slipping their way down the Serie A table, the Sao Paulo-based outfit have now lost three of their last four domestic contests. Likewise, managing to muster just a single win from any of their last six outings, Corinthians should also be worried by their most recent meeting against Wednesday’s opponents. It should be noted, eventually getting hit with a 4-0 drumming when they last faced off against Fluminense on July 2nd, we’re backing a home victory here.

Bet: Fluminense 1/1 to beat Corinthians in Wednesday’s Copa do Brasil first-leg meeting @ 888sport