Gremio vs. America Mineiro (Saturday, 9.00pm)
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Two sides who are sitting in the relegation zone of the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A lock horns on Saturday, as Gremio host America Mineiro.
Luis Felipe Scolari's men have scored the fewest goals in the league so far this season, finding the net just five times from their 10 matches, while the visitors have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their five away games.
We say: Gremio 1-0 America Mineiro
Both sides have struggled so far this season but they will view Saturday's fixture as a good opportunity to get some points on the board.
America Mineiro have conceded 12 of their 17 goals away from home this campaign, including seven in their last two games. These defensive frailties will encourage Gremio, who we feel can secure a narrow victory on home soil.
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Palmeiras vs. Fluminense (Saturday, 11.00pm)
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High-flying Palmeiras will be looking to extend their lead at the Campeonato Brasileiro Sere A summit when they host Fluminense on Saturday.
The Alviverde have won each of their last six league meetings on home soil against the visitors, who themselves have won each of their last three games on the road.
We say: Palmeiras 2-0 Fluminense
Palmeiras are in fine form at the moment, having won 10 of their last 11 games across all competitions, and they should have no problems in securing all three points on Saturday.
The visitors were poor last time out and may struggle again to claim anything at the Allianz Parque.
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Barney Corkhill
