Fluminense vs Criciúma Prediction: This game is like a final

Fluminense and Criciuma are trying desperately to escape relegation and will meet in a crucial game. Fluminense is in 16th place with 38 points, one place above the relegation zone. The team immediately below it in the standings is precisely Criciúma, with 37 points.

Fluminense

The Tricolor das Laranjeiras drew 2-2 at home with Fortaleza, third in the table, in a thrilling game. Fluminense took the lead through Lima in the 11th minute, but the Cearenses turned the game around in the first half with goals from Moisés and Marinho. The home team struggled to create chances, but Germán Cano equalized with a header in the 85th minute, giving his team a precious point. The Cariocas can't afford to fail in their next match against Criciúma. A win will put them close to their goal, while a draw will put the players under tremendous pressure. A defeat will push Mano Menezes' side into the relegation zone with three rounds to go.

Criciúma

The Tiger suffered a 1-0 home defeat against direct opponent Vitória. Criciúma had to play most of the time with ten players after a red card was shown to Claudinho. The Catarinenses fought bravely but conceded a goal in the 68th minute from a corner kick. The defeat came at a terrible time, sending the team into the relegation zone near the end of the Brasileirão. Cláudio Tencati's men can't afford to lose at the Maracanã in a decisive game for them.

Expert Betting Tips

It's a crucial game for both teams, who have been declining in performance lately. Fluminense has not won in four games, while Criciúma is winless for five. The Cariocas have a one-point lead over the opponent, currently in the relegation zone. This means if Criciúma wins, it will swap places with Fluminense. The Tricolor plays at home and can't miss the opportunity to beat a direct opponent with only four rounds left to play in the Brasileirão. It would be dramatic for the Rio club to be relegated a year after winning the Copa Libertadores. I'm betting on Fluminense to win.