Fluminense/RJ - Cruzeiro/MG 31/07/2013 23:30 BST

The team of Fluminense is in quite poor form and must seek their first win since 5 matches against Cruzeiro, who is in top form. The guest have been demonstrating lovely football lately and deservedly they top the standings, while Fluminense has a total of only 9 points from 9 games played.

The situation for the home team is quite unpleasant, as the team's main striker Fred will miss the game due to suspension. Besides him, four other Fluminense players will not be able to take part in this match due to injuries or suspensions. After winning the Brasileiro trophy last season, Fluminense is now in a very awkward position, being in the relegation zone. Undoubtedly, the pressure on the players and the coach of the home team is quite high.

Cruzeiro, in turn, enters this meeting after three consecutive wins and certainly the players of the team will seek to sustain their performance. Furthermore, in these last three games Cruzeiro has scored at least 3 goals in each. The hosts should not be underestimated, but it will be very difficult for them against the leader in the standings, who is in a splendid form.