Fluminense FC vs EC Vitoria, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fluminense FC vs EC Vitoria — Serie A at Maracana.
- Fluminense FC 23 games · 38 pts (2026/26)
- EC Vitoria 23 games · 27 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Braulio da Silva Machado
- Assistant 1 Thiaggo Americano Labes (Brazil)
- Assistant 2 Alex dos Santos
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 22 | 43 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 23 | 34 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 22 | 32 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 22 | 31 |
| 11 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 23 | 27 |
| 14 | Santos FC | 22 | 25 |
| 15 | Gremio FBPA | 22 | 25 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 22 | 24 |
| 17 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 19 | CR Vasco da Gama | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 22 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | EC Vitoria | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 May | SC Internacional | A | 0–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Fluminense FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 May | Coritiba FBC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 26 Apr | CA Paranaense | A | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Apr | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Apr | Sao Paulo FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | Chapecoense AF | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Fluminense FC | EC Vitoria | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #13 |
| 38 | Points | 27 |
| 23 | Played | 23 |
| 10 / 8 / 5 | W / D / L | 7 / 6 / 10 |
| 34 | Scored | 22 |
| 28 | Conceded | 33 |
| +6 | GD | -11 |
| 1.65 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 43% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
41%
Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season
EC Vitoria this season
Fluminense FC are 4th (38 pts). EC Vitoria are 13th (27 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
EC Vitoria
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
1/9
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/1
76+
3/7
■ 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 |
EC Vitoria
| Carlos Rene | 5 G | 1 A |
| Renato Kayzer | 4 G | 1 A |
| Gabriel Baralhas | 2 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Maracana will turn into a battlefield for Fluminense FC and EC Vitoria.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fluminense FC that had 387 games and scored 416 goals.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fluminense FC and EC Vitoria are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Rene has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 21 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' Fluminense FC have won 416 goals from 387 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' EC Vitoria looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Renato Kayzer scoring 1 goals.
- 35' Samuel Xavier is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fluminense FC so far.
- 36' A goal from the Brazil international John Kennedy! He fires home on 36 to make it 1-0!
- 41' Fluminense FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' The 22-year-old Carlos Rene has been sensational this season — 4 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 48' Renato Kayzer catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 48.
- 53' EC Vitoria fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 58' Brazil international Caique has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 60' That is a card for Fluminense FC. Alisson will be fuming at that decision.
- 63' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Renato Kayzer makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 67' The deadlock is broken! Carlos Rene gets on the scoresheet on 67 minutes.
- 72' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Ramon argues furiously but the card stands.
- 76' That looks like a foul for a card for Samuel Xavier.
- 81' Leandro Martinez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 161 appearances.
- 86' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 90' Kevin Serna has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Riquelme Felipe on 90 minutes.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Fluminense FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 25
- 6
- 2
- 11
- 16
- 32
- 4
- 7
- 9
- 29
Bench
- 98
- 21
- 23
- 94
- 13
- 22
- 35
- 17
- 19
- 90
- 5
- 28
Coach
Luis Zubeldía
EC Vitoria Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 36
- 79
- 13
- 44
- 1
- 6
- 45
- 95
- 88
- 26
- 91
Bench
- 7
- 77
- 23
- 83
- 11
- 71
- 31
- 8
- 12
- 55
- 62
- 20
Coach
Jair Ventura
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Janderson Costa | 1 |
| Alerrandro | 1 |
| Neris | 1 |
| Renato Kayzer | 1 |
| Carlos Rene | 1 |
| Neilton | 1 |
| John Kennedy | 1 |
| Gilberto | 1 |
Head to Head
Fluminense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.77
Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
EC Vitoria xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Fluminense FC or Draw
74%
Draw or EC Vitoria
52%
Fluminense FC or EC Vitoria
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fluminense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
8.5%
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.5%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC
| Handicap | Fluminense FC covers | Push | EC Vitoria covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

