Fluminense’s incredible record at the Maracana this season has certainly caught the bookmakers out in their final game of the 2023 season. Although they have only suffered two defeats, that could well be three by the end of Thursday.

It’s been a long, gruelling season for both sides – the home side in particular, who went on to lift the Copa Libertadores back in November. With their title secured, they are back in next year’s competition and their squad are very much on the beach.

However, some will actually be on the beach. A heavily depleted side travelled to Sao Paulo to face Palmeiras, suffering a 1-0 defeat offering very little in the final third.

German Cano, who has scored 26 Serie A goals, is our injured. Felipe Melo, Jhon Arias, Marcelo, Samuel Xavier and Nino – who all featured in the Libertadores final – won’t feature against Gremio.

This will be music to their opponents ears. Gremio will know a win will guarantee them a Libertadores group stage spot next year – and avoid the dread qualifiers at the start of next season.

It will also be Luis Suarez’s last game for the club, who has agreed to link up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. The Uruguayan has scored 15 goals and recorded 11 assists in Serie A, and he’ll be desperate to sign off in style.

Priced at 2.20, Gremio at draw no bet are the best bet of the final round as the Brazilian season comes to a close in Rio.