Bitesize Prediction: Fluminense vs Juventude – 17/10/25

Competition: Brazil Serie A

Market: Fluminense win

Odds: 4/11 @ Pribet

Looking to make an immediate return to winning ways this weekend, Fluminense will welcome Juventude to the Maracana in the early hours of Friday.

Starting with the hosts, left frustrated last time out as they slumped to a 2-1 loss away at Mirassol, Fluminense are certainly seeking an immediate response here. Watching their five-match unbeaten run come to an abrupt end last week, Luis Zubeldia’s men will be excited to make a return to home soil on Friday. Landing a thumping 3-0 victory against Atletico Mineiro, the Tricolor will be dreaming of a repeat performance at the Maracana. Signing off September with an eye-catching 2-0 win against Botafogo, the former Sao Paulo boss is desperate for his squad to make up some ground in the Copa Libertadores chase. Winning their previous two domestic showdown in Rio de Janeiro by an aggregate score of 5-0, Fluminense will be excited by their continued success on home soil. Likewise, Friday’s hosts have lost just one of their last nine consecutive matchups at the Maracana across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to July 23rd. It should also be highlighted, Zubeldia’s side have shipped just a sole Serie A strike in front of their own supporters since the middle of August.

As for the visitors, although Juventude might have dragged themselves across the finishing line last season as they clung to their Serie A status, the Verdao have an almighty battle on their hands this time around. Getting Friday’s showdown underway sat five points adrift of top-flight safety, it is no secret that Thiago Carpini’s downbeat squad are pencilled in as a standout relegation contender this time around. Last seen putting in a nightmare performance as they slumped to a 4-1 drumming at the hands of South American giants Palmeiras, the former Vitoria boss will be bracing his squad for another stern examination here. Including a 2-1 loss at home against Fortaleza earlier in the month, Juventude have registered just a pair of points from any of their last six Serie A appearances. Likewise, Friday’s guests have gained a major reputation for their glaring struggles on the road. In fact, the Verdao have mustered just a sole win from any of their previous 15 straight matchups away from the Alfredo Jaconi – a run that stems all the way back to the middle of February.

Bet: Fluminense 4/11 to beat Juventude in Friday’s Brazil Serie A battle @ Pribet