A pair of Top 10 teams in the Brazilian Serie A League clash here, and both focus on defense while keeping games close. Third-ranked Fluminense has allowed 20 goals in 19 matches, which are tied for the fifth-fewest in the 20-team league. They bring that defense with them on the road, and they are on a 2-0-2 unbeaten run in league road games while getting ties at América Mineiro (0-0) and at São Paulo (2-2). Three of their last seven league road games have ended in DRAWs. Santos is outscoring league foes 22-16 through 19 matches and is anchored by the second-best defense. They come off of a scoreless tie with Fortaleza and have the second-most DRAWs (eight) in the league. Also, three of the last six meetings between these rivals have ended in a tie. Play the DRAW.
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