Fluminense vs. Vitoria (Thursday, 11.00pm)
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Fluminense and Vitoria, both struggling at the foot of the 2024 Brasileiro Serie A table, go head-to-head on Thursday at the Maracana.
Both teams come into the fixture after defeats, and a win for either side could lift them out of the bottom four, depending on other results.
We say: Fluminense 2-1 Vitoria
This is a crucial match for both sides, as victory could propel their seasons forward. The visitors have shown glimpses of form recently, but their last defeat exposed a lack of consistency. With home advantage in their favour, we expect the hosts to narrowly win this encounter.
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Sao Paulo vs. Criciuma (Friday, 12.00am)
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Seeking to snap their four-match winless run, Sao Paulo play host to Criciuma at the Estadio do Morumbi in round 12 of the Brasileiro Serie A on Wednesday.
The Tigre have won each of their last two matches heading into the midweek tie and will be looking to make it three victories on the bounce for the first time since February.
We say: Sao Paulo 1-1 Criciuma
Sao Paulo have run out of steam in recent weeks and will head into the weekend in search of a morale-boosting result. However, we expect a resurgent Criciuma side to turn in another solid team display and hold out for a share of the spoils at the Estadio do Morumbi.
