Fluminense attempts to keep the lead playing at home against Santos. Fluminense playing well again after a few rounds of turbulence. Against Prudente, Fluminense dominated the game in a soaked field and had two clear chances to close the game in their favor before the falter of the defense that resulted in a ilegal goal from Prudente, because the player was in offside. For this game the team has some missings like Deco and Mariano. I do not think Deco is a great loss because he has not found his ideal form. On the other hand, Mariano, first time called for Brazil NT, is a big missing. Failing to suppress these two games, the club hired the right defender Marquinhos, from Duque de Caxias, who was playing in serie B, and he should make his debut for the team. Fred, key player, is back and will be on the bench. The others missings (Emerson and Diguinho) are long term injuries.
Looking for 2011
Santos was champion of Brazil Cup and after that sold some important players (Wesley and André) and lost Robinho, who had the contract ended, and Paulo Henrique Ganso, playmaker and key player, who is hurt and only return next year. Still, continued with a good team and made good games in the Brasileiro, however, the chances of title are very remote, and as Santos has already qualified for the Libertadores, has nothing to fight for a better position in the table. Santos has several missings for this match: Rodriguinho, Paulo Henrique Goose (both long term), Keirrison, Edu Dracena, Marquinhos, Marcel and Madson. Madson is the only backup player. Two players of the youth team will complete the lineup.
Bigger Motivation
Which leads me to believe that Fluminense will win is the fact that the players have a bigger motivation and a better team for this match, besides the fact that Santos is already looking for the next year, in my opinion. Another important factor is Santos is a rival of Corinthians and I believe that no Santos fan wants to see their team giving a hand to its rival.
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Prediction:
Tip: 1 AH (-0.5)
Odd: 1.88
Bookie: Bet365
Stake: 7 /10
Tipster: Kather
