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 28 games · 48 pts (2026/26)
- Chapecoense AF 27 games · 18 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 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
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 |
| 48 | Points | 18 |
| 28 | Played | 27 |
| 13 / 9 / 6 | W / D / L | 3 / 9 / 15 |
| 44 | Scored | 29 |
| 36 | Conceded | 53 |
| +8 | GD | -24 |
| 1.71 | PPG | 0.67 |
| 46% | Win % | 11% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Chapecoense AF this season
Chapecoense AF this season
Fluminense FC are 4th (48 pts). Chapecoense AF are 20th (18 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
4/1
31-45
5/5
46-60
3/5
61-75
4/5
76+
14/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chapecoense AF
0-15
1/5
16-30
4/9
31-45
4/5
46-60
3/5
61-75
1/6
76+
5/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Hulk | 7 G | 4 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 5 G | 3 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 4 G | 5 A |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 4 G | 1 A |
Chapecoense AF
| Marcinho | 5 G | 2 A |
| Walter Clar | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Maracana!
- 5' Jean Carlos is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Chapecoense AF tonight.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Fluminense FC in their trying to find a way past Chapecoense AF's compact .
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Fluminense FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Jefferson Savarino scoring 1 goals.
- 30' Chapecoense AF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 34' Marcos Vinicius makes way for Everton at the 34 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chapecoense AF.
- 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 44' Fluminense FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 46' It is a substitution in Fluminense FC team. Kevin Serna is replaced by Yeferson Soteldo on 46 minute.
- 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fluminense FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 56' What a strike from Jefferson Savarino! The score is 1-0.
- 60' Jean Carlos was booked on 60.
- 65' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fluminense FC and Chapecoense AF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 70' The crowd applauds Jean Carlos as he leaves the pitch. Enio steps in for Chapecoense AF.
- 71' That looks like a foul for a card for Eduardo Doma.
- 76' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Fluminense FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 78' A stunning finish from Enio — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 79' Facundo Bernal makes way for Ganso at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fluminense FC.
- 81' A moment of madness from Enio on 81 minutes earns him a card. Chapecoense AF will be frustrated.
- 86' What a moment for John Kennedy! That strike on 86 puts his side firmly in control.
- 87' Fresh legs for Chapecoense AF! Neto Pessoa comes on to replace Rafael Thyere.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Joao Vitor is booked for Chapecoense AF — card on 90.
- 90' Time for substitution for Fluminense FC. Guga is replaced by Ignacio.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Fluminense FC to claim maximum points.
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
2.29
Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Chapecoense AF xG
I would bet for:
Fluminense FC to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fluminense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Fluminense FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Chapecoense AF
33%
Fluminense FC or Chapecoense AF
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
9%
3 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
7.1%
0 – 0
5.6%
4 – 0
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
4 – 1
4.2%
1 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC
| Handicap | Fluminense FC covers | Push | Chapecoense AF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -1.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| -1 | 45% | 22% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Chapecoense AF keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

