Fluminense aim to extend 9-year run v Nova Iguaçu in Carioca | OneFootball

Under pressure after stumbling against Boavista, Fluminense returns to the field this Thursday (22) with an “ace up its sleeve” to face Nova Iguaçu. The match, valid for the third round of the Taça Guanabara, takes place at 9:30 p.m. at Estádio Luso-Brasileiro.

While the current moment demands attention—with Fluminense in 4th place in Group A and Nova Iguaçu leading Group B—the record brings some peace of mind. The Tricolor das Laranjeiras has almost complete dominance in this matchup: throughout history, they have lost only once to the team from Baixada.

Almost a decade of dominance

The only defeat for Fluminense occurred almost ten years ago, in the 2017 Carioca. Since then, Fluminense has racked up victories. In total, there have been 14 matches between the teams, with an overwhelming record:

The Tricolor’s attack also tends to perform well against the “Laranjão da Baixada,” with 33 goals scored and only 8 conceded.

For those who believe in superstition or jinxes, the recent numbers are encouraging. Fluminense is coming off a streak of six consecutive wins against this opponent, including a 2-0 victory in last year’s state championship.

Check out the most recent encounters:

Thursday’s match is seen as crucial for Fluminense to regain confidence and climb the Group A standings.

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