Fluminense vs Atlético Goianiense Prediction: 16/6/2024

Fluminense will face Atlético Goianiense at Estádio do Maracanã in a Serie A match on Sunday.

### Fluminense
Fluminense will be looking to bounce back after a 1-0 loss to Botafogo in their previous Serie A match. In that game, Fluminense had 56% possession but failed to register a shot on target from their 6 attempts. Botafogo, with 19 shots and 6 on target, secured the win with a goal from Bastos in the 66th minute.

Under Fernando Diniz, Fluminense has scored 9 goals in their last six games, averaging 1.5 goals per match. However, they have struggled against Atlético Goianiense, not winning any of their last 7 league encounters against them. On the positive side, they are unbeaten in their last 4 home league games but have not won their last 2 league games at home.

### Atlético Goianiense
Atlético Goianiense comes into this match after a 2-2 draw with Corinthians. In that game, they dominated possession with 72% and had 22 shots, 7 of which were on target. Shaylon scored for them in the 92nd minute. Corinthians had 7 shots with 3 on target, with goals from Yuri Alberto and an own goal by Cacá.

In their last six matches, Atlético Goianiense’s games have seen a lower average of goals, with an average of 2.17 goals per game, 1.17 of which have been scored by Dragão. Notably, they haven’t lost to Fluminense in their last 3 away league matches.

### Head to Head
Looking at their last six head-to-head meetings since September 24, 2020, Fluminense has struggled, failing to win any of these encounters. Atlético Goianiense has dominated with victories in 83% of those matches. There have been 15 goals scored in these games, with Fluminense netting 4 and Atlético Goianiense 11, averaging 2.5 goals per game.

Their last league meeting was on October 5, 2022, when Atlético Goianiense won 3-2. Atlético had 40% possession and 29 shots, with goals from Diego Churín, Baralhas, and Marlon Freitas. Fluminense managed 13 shots, with goals from Jhon Arias and Germán Cano. The match was officiated by Anderson Daronco.

### Prediction
We expect Atlético Goianiense to create scoring opportunities against Fluminense, but they may not be able to outscore their opponents. We predict a close match with Fluminense edging out a 2-1 victory.

Our expert partners suggest betting on over 1.5 goals for this match.