Fluminense FC vs Chapecoense AF, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON
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Fluminense FC vs Chapecoense AF — Serie A at Maracana.
- Fluminense FC 23 games · 38 pts (2026/26)
- Chapecoense AF 21 games · 10 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Savio Pereira Sampaio (Brazil)
8 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 7.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Chapecoense AF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Apr | Santos FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Apr | CR Flamengo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Apr | Coritiba FBC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Apr | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Mar | CA Mineiro | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Fluminense FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Botafogo FR | H | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Apr | CA Paranaense | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | EC Vitoria | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Apr | CA Mineiro | H | 0–4 | L |
| 22 Mar | SC Internacional | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Fluminense FC | Chapecoense AF | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #20 |
| 38 | Points | 10 |
| 23 | Played | 21 |
| 10 / 8 / 5 | W / D / L | 1 / 7 / 13 |
| 34 | Scored | 20 |
| 28 | Conceded | 43 |
| +6 | GD | -23 |
| 1.65 | PPG | 0.48 |
| 43% | Win % | 5% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
10%
Clean Sheets
Chapecoense AF this season
Chapecoense AF this season
Fluminense FC are 4th (38 pts). Chapecoense AF are 20th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
9/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chapecoense AF
0-15
–/3
16-30
2/6
31-45
1/5
46-60
2/4
61-75
–/3
76+
4/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 4 G | 2 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 3 G | 4 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 3 G | 2 A |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 3 G | 1 A |
Chapecoense AF
| Walter Clar | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Maracana. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gilmar Dall Pozzo might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luis Zubeldía will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Chapecoense AF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 34' Another change for Chapecoense AF made on 34 minute. Marcos Vinicius leaves to be changed by Everton.
- 39' Chapecoense AF come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 44' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kevin Serna made 14 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' Kevin Serna makes way for Yeferson Soteldo at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fluminense FC.
- 51' The 27-year-old Camilo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' Jefferson Savarino puts Fluminense FC on the lead.
- 60' Jean Carlos has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 60.
- 65' Chapecoense AF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 70' Fresh legs for Chapecoense AF! Enio comes on to replace Jean Carlos.
- 71' The referee has no hesitation. Eduardo Doma is booked for Chapecoense AF — card on 71.
- 76' It’s high time Gilmar Dall Pozzo made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 78' Enio makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Chapecoense AF are in front.
- 79' The whistle greets Facundo Bernal as he departs to be replaced by Ganso.
- 81' The referee has no hesitation. Enio is booked for Chapecoense AF — card on 81.
- 86' Sensational shot from John Kennedy. Fluminense FC is back in the lead.
- 87' Chapecoense AF ring the changes. Rafael Thyere has done his job and it is now time for Neto Pessoa to step up.
- 90' Joao Vitor is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' Another change for Fluminense FC made on 90 minute. Guga leaves to be changed by Ignacio.
- Chapecoense AF will have plenty to reflect on. Fluminense FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 23
- 13
- 11
- 22
- 35
-
17
Agustin Canobbio ↓ John Kennedy 79'
- 19
-
90
Kevin Serna ↓ Yeferson Soteldo 46'
-
5
Facundo Bernal ↓ Ganso 79'
- 3
Bench
-
25
Alisson ↑ 79'
- 6
- 2
- 21
-
10
Ganso ↑ 79'
- 94
-
4
Ignacio ↑ 90'
-
7
Yeferson Soteldo ↑ 46'
- 27
-
9
John Kennedy ↑ 79'
- 29
- 28
Coach
Luis Zubeldía
Chapecoense AF Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
15
Rafael Thyere ↓ Neto Pessoa 87'
-
2
Marcos Vinicius ↓ Everton 34'
- 98
- 37
- 27
-
20
Jean Carlos ↓ Enio 70'
-
22
Higor Meritao ↓ Joao Vitor 70'
- 31
- 3
- 25
Bench
-
99
Rafael Carvalheira ↑ 46'
-
97
Enio ↑ 70'
- 4
- 17
- 70
- 33
- 1
-
18
Neto Pessoa ↑ 87'
-
26
Everton ↑ 34'
-
5
Joao Vitor ↑ 70'
Coach
Gilmar Dall Pozzo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Everaldo | 2 |
| Pedro | 2 |
| Luiz Henrique | 2 |
| Pedro | 2 |
| Arthur Caike | 1 |
| Marcos Paulo | 1 |
| Marcos Junior | 1 |
| Raul Bobadilla | 1 |
Head to Head
Fluminense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.31
Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Chapecoense AF xG
I would bet for:
Fluminense FC to win 69% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fluminense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Fluminense FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Chapecoense AF
31%
Fluminense FC or Chapecoense AF
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.3%
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
9%
3 – 0
8.5%
3 – 1
7.1%
0 – 0
5.8%
4 – 0
4.9%
4 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC
| Handicap | Fluminense FC covers | Push | Chapecoense AF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -2 | 26% | 21% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 22% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Chapecoense AF keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

