Fluminense PI vs Fortaleza prediction 03.03.2024

• Competition: Copa do Brasil, 1/64 Finals
• Date: Sunday, 3rd March 2024
• Kickoff: 23:30 UTC / 00:30 CET
• Venue: Estádio Municipal Lindolfo Monteiro (Teresina)

On Sunday night, at Estádio Municipal Lindolfo Monteiro in Teresina, Fluminense PI is set to go head-to-head with Fortaleza, a strongly favored Serie A team, in the Copa do Brasil.

Fuminense PI, who are set to face an enormous challenge in this round of the Cup, were a Serie D team and notably the weakest in their group. Their performance in the state league wasn’t much improved, failing to qualify for the playoffs after landing 5th in the second stage of the relatively weak Piauiense state league. Therefore, even with the home advantage, achieving a positive result against the much-preferred Fortaleza will be a daunting task.

Fortaleza has emerged as one of the most steady teams in Serie A, consistently finishing within the top half of the league’s table over the past three years. They secured the 10th position last year and are set to compete in the Copa Sudamericana, narrowly missing out on a spot in the Copa Libertadores by a few points. Recently, Fortaleza has performed commendably in the Cearense state league and the Copa do Nordeste, making them a strong contender in this upcoming Cup game.

Fluminense PI vs Fortaleza pick: Fortaleza to win and cover the -2 AH spread

Fluminense PI had a difficult time in both the Serie D and the state league, performing poorly in both seasons. Out of 14 games played in the Serie D, they suffered eight losses, which equates to a 57% loss rate, and managed to score just nine times. Despite the teams they faced not being on par with Fortaleza, Fluminense PI still had a hard time. Their performance was slightly better in the state league, but they faltered when it was crucial to gain points. Altos thrashed them consecutively in two games with a 5:1 loss, which led to them missing the playoffs.

Fortaleza demonstrated remarkable performance during December, January, and early February, boasting a seven-game winning streak across all competitions. However, after this impressive run, their performance declined, winning only one out of five games. This was, however, against some strong opponents. Currently, their upcoming match against a struggling Fluminense PI presents an ideal chance for them to regain their winning momentum.

The recent months have seen a massive gap in quality and overall performance. It would be surprising if Fortaleza does not secure a significant victory.