Juventude vs Fluminense Predictions

• Juventude have won back-to-back games for the first time since the start of July
• Fluminese have lost their last three away fixtures without scoring
• Juventude have kept clean sheets in three of their last four matches

Juventude Hitting Form

Juventude breathed further life into their battle against relegation from Serie A on Sunday night by beating bottom club Chapecoense.

That result means they are only in the relegation zone on goal difference, and the main reason behind clawing back towards safety has been tightening up a previously leaky defence by keeping three clean sheets in four games.

Jair Ventura’s side are unbeaten in five home games, so have a great chance of continuing their recent strong form against a Fluminense side who sit securely in mid-table.

Fluminense Struggling On The Road

It has been an inconsistent couple of months for Fluminense, who have won just four of their last twelve games, keeping only three clean sheets in the process.

Marcão’s side picked up an impressive 2-1 victory against high-flying Palmeiras last time out, but that came on home soil.

Their form on the road has been a big disappointment, with eight losses and only four wins from 16 games. That, coupled with Juventude’s recent good run, means I am leaning towards a 2-0 home win as my prediction.