Fluminense vs. Atletico Mineiro: Predicted Lineups, Team News, and Match Preview

Preview

Tonight at 21:30 (BRT), Fluminense and Atletico Mineiro face off in a crucial match at the Maracana Stadium. Both teams are coming off wins in their previous matches and will be looking to continue their momentum in the Brasileiro Serie A. Fluminense currently sits in 4th place with 34 points, while Atletico Mineiro is in 6th place with 30 points. A win for either team could see them move up the table and into contention for a place in the Copa Libertadores next season.

Team News

Fluminense will be without the services of suspended midfielder Martinelli. The Brazilian international picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the win over Cuiaba last weekend and will serve a one-match ban. Atletico Mineiro will be without the suspended pair of midfielder Jair and defender Nathan. Jair also picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Cuiaba, while Nathan was sent off for a second bookable offense in the same game.

Lineups

Fluminense (4-3-3): Marcos Felipe; Samuel Xavier, Nino, David Braz, Cris Silva; Andre, Nonato, Jhon Arias; Luiz Henrique, Germán Cano, Matheus Martins Atletico Mineiro (4-3-3): Everson; Mariano, Igor Rabello, Junior Alonso, Guilherme Arana; Allan, Rubens, Nacho Fernandez; Ademir, Hulk, Keno

Prediction

This is a difficult match to predict, as both teams are evenly matched. Fluminense has the home advantage, but Atletico Mineiro has more experienced players. Ultimately, I think Atletico Mineiro will win the match 2-1. They have a better squad on paper, and they are in better form at the moment.