Fluminense vs Atletico Mineiro predictions, preview, team news, H2H | Brasileiro Serie A 2021-22

Fluminense will host Atletico Mineiro at the Maracan in Brazilian Serie A action on Wednesday.

The home side suffered a 1-0 defeat against Juventude in the previous league fixture as Luccas Claro’s own goal proved to be their miss. It was their second defeat in a row and they are 13th in the table.

Atletico Mineiro played out a goalless draw against Palmeiras in their top-flight clash on Sunday, which allowed Corinthians to take pole position in the table.

Head-to-Head Fluminense vs Atletico Mineiro

Both sides have crossed paths 41 times in all competitions so far. The visitors have the better record against their southern rivals with 18 wins to their name.

Fluminense have 10 wins to their name while 12 matches ended in a draw. The Rio de Janeiro-based outfit are winless in their last eight meetings against Alvinegro.

They last met in league action at Mineiro in November, with the match ending in a 2-1 win for Atletico Mineiro.

Fluminense form guide (all competitions): LLWWD

Atletico Mineiro form guide (all competitions): DWLWW

Team News Fluminense vs Atletico Mineiro

Fluminense

David Braz returns from suspension while John Arias returns from international duty. Nino is struggling with a thigh injury at the moment and may not recover in time for the match.

Nonato has been suspended after his red card against Juventude last time out.

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Wounded: Nino

Doubtful: There isn’t any

Depends: Nonato

Atletico Mineiro

Zaracho, Keno and Eduardo Vargas are all injured at the moment and will not play a part in this match. Guilherme Arana has completed his commitments with the Brazil national team but is unlikely to start here. Diego Godin is still with Uruguay and remains unavailable for selection.

Wounded: Zaracho, Keno, Eduardo Vargas

Doubtful: Guilherme Arana

Depends: There isn’t any

Not available: Diego Godin

Fluminense XI Prediction vs Atletico Mineiro

Fluminense (4-4-1-1): Fabio (GK); Samuel Xavier Brito, David Braz, Luccas Claro, Yago; Nathan, Andre, Wellington, Luiz Henrique; Ganso; German canoe

Atletico Mineiro (4-2-3-1): Everson (GK); Guga, Junior Alonso, Réver, Dodo; Alan, Jair; Eduardo Sasha, Ignacio Fernandez, Otavio; Hulk.

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Fluminense vs Atletico Mineiro Prediction

Fluminense struggled a bit in the final third and have scored just eight goals this season. Atletico Mineiro have 13 goals to their name and have put in a better performance than the home side so far.

Fluminense may be at home but we expect a win for the visitors.

Prediction: Fluminense 1-2 Atletico Mineiro