Fluminense v Palmeiras, G-4 defence against leaders seeking to keep six-point lead | OneFootball

Fluminense, who have dismissed head coach Luis Zubeldía, defend a G-4 berth in Série A as their third-best home record meets the league’s best away side, Palmeiras. The Rio club could slip from the Libertadores places this round, while the leaders play to keep a six-point advantage over Flamengo.

According to Globo.com, Fluminense lead the league for average possession at 57.1%, though Palmeiras rank second for ball recoveries with 15.1 per match. Fluminense average 13.6, the fifth-lowest figure.

At home, Fluminense attempt 17.5 shots per game, the highest among hosts, but convert with the sixth-lowest efficiency, about one goal every 10.7 efforts.

Palmeiras are a formidable travelling unit, conceding roughly one goal for every 21.7 opposition attempts, the best away defensive resistance. In attack, they also top the away efficiency charts, scoring once every 6.5 shots.

In the Brasileirão, Fluminense have won only one of their past nine matches, with six draws and two defeats. At home they are unbeaten in five, two wins and three draws.

Palmeiras have lost only one of their last 17 league away games, winning 11 and drawing five. The fixture went Palmeiras’ way last year, 2-1.

Source: Globo.com

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