Fluminense are winless in their last four matches against Avai in all competitions. In Serie A’s round 13, Fluminense will host Avai and attempt to stop their winless ways.
Avai go into round 13 on the back of two straight Serie A wins. They are seventh in the table, but eight points off of first-place Palmeiras.
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Fluminense are 11th in the standings with 15 points from 12 games. Two points separate Fluminense from Avai in the table and a win would send Big Flu above this weekend’s opponents in the race for Copa Libertadores qualification.
These teams have not played since the 2019 season. Avai picked up a win and a draw in that season. While Avai have a strong head-to-head record against Fluminense, these teams have not met in three seasons.
Avai were promoted from Serie B at the end of the 2021 season. The Lion of the Island have started the current campaign well, carrying on from last season’s promotion. However, it is likely that Avai’s results will even out over time.
Fluminense took seven points from the last 18 points on offer in Serie A. They scored seven goals and conceded eight times across the last six games.
Avai, on the other hand, also took seven points from the last six games. Their three-match winning streak takes them into round 13 in good form. Avai were outscored 9-8 across their last six games in Serie A.
Manager Eduardo Barroca will be without the Avai trio of Bruno Silva, Raniele, and Eduardo Biasi. All three are suspended for the trip to Fluminense. Douglas Friedrich and Jean Pyerre are both doubts due to injuries.
Avai are led in goals by Guiherme Bissoli with four goals. The Lions of the Island have scored 15 goals in 12 Serie A games.
Fluminense are led in goals by German Cano with six. He has tallied the joint third-most goals in Serie A. Manager Fernando Diniz has five players on the injury list including midfielder Felipe Melo, defenders Cris Silva and Mario Pineida, forward Fred, and defender Luan Freitas. All are doubts to play.
Avai have a strong historical record against Fluminense. However, the Lion of the Island has spent the last two seasons in Serie B.
Fluminense should pick up a win and bring Avai back to earth in Serie A. The win will send Fluminense above Avai in the table. Big Flu should post a 2-1 win in a close game.