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Fluminense
Brasileiro | Gameweek 11
Jun 11, 2022 at 11pm UK
Estádio Olímpico João Havelange

Fluminense
0 - 2
Atletico GO


Xavier (37'), Arias (90+6'), Andre (90+7')
Braz (21')
FT(HT: 0-2)
Jefferson (35'), Rato (45+1')
Hayner (2'), Baralhas (45+2')

Preview: Fluminense vs. Atletico Goianiense - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Brasileiro clash between Fluminense and Atletico Goianiense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Strugglers Atletico Goianiense will travel to Fluminense on Saturday looking for points to help take them out of the relegation zone.

Slumped inside the bottom four, Goianiense face a tough test against a Fluminense side targeting continental football.


Match preview

Fluminense's Cristiano celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 6, 2022© Reuters

Sitting comfortably in seventh place, Fluminense will be looking to make the jump into the top six and therefore challenge for a Copa Libertadores position.

Results may have been patchy this season, but a return of 14 points from their first 10 matches represents a respectable start to the campaign.

Bouncing back from a run of two straight defeats in the league, Fluminense edged Atletico Mineiro in a breathtaking eight-goal thriller in midweek.

Triumphing 5-3 over Mineiro, Fluminense's fast-flowing football allowed them to blow their opponents away and come out on top.

For Goianiense, their attention remains fixed on getting out of a relegation scrap, after a troublesome start to the season saw them slip into the bottom four.

A win over fellow strugglers Avai last time out did help alleviate the pressure somewhat, but just two victories from their opening 10 matches has presented cause for concern.

Unlikely to get any better this weekend, given Goianiense's record on the road, the visitors are yet to win any of their four away games this season.

Picking up three points on the road for the first time this season could prove difficult for Goianiense, as they have not won away to Fluminense since September 2012.

Granted, their overall record against Fluminense does make for better reading, with Goianiense having won three of the last four meetings, while drawing the other one.

Fluminense Brasileiro form:
  • D
  • W
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • W

Fluminense form (all competitions):
  • D
  • W
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • W

Atletico Goianiense Brasileiro form:
  • L
  • L
  • W
  • D
  • L
  • W

Atletico Goianiense form (all competitions):
  • W
  • W
  • D
  • D
  • L
  • W


Team News

Atletico Goianiense's Igor Carius pictured on October 9, 2021© Reuters

Without the hindrance of injuries heading into the weekend clash, Goianiense will likely turn to midfielder Wellington Rato, who socred a 92nd-minute winner against Avai in midweek.

Goalkeeper Ronaldo will retain his place between the sticks, with Edson and Ramon partnering at the back.

Unlike their opponents, Fluminense are nursing a number of injuries at the moment, with Nino and Luan Freitas both absent for the weekend's match.

With the pair expected to return before the end of the month, Fluminense will be hoping that their returns help alleviate the absences of Fred and Mario Pineida, who are likely to be out for a little longer.

Fluminense possible starting lineup:
Fabio; Xavier, Manoel, Braz, Cristiano; Arias, Wellington, Andre; Henrique; Ganso, Cano

Atletico Goianiense possible starting lineup:
Ronaldo; Hayner, Edson, Ramon, Jefferson; Freitas, Edson; Rato, Jorginho, Fernando; Churin


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We say: Fluminense 2-0 Atletico Goianiense

Two sides in contrasting form, Fluminense will expect to take advantage of relegation-threatened Goianiense.

Expect a comfortable home victory for Fluminense, as Goianiense's difficult start to the season to continue on Saturday.


For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


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How you voted: Fluminense vs Atletico GO

Fluminense
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Draw
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Atletico Goianiense
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