Fluminense FC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fluminense FC vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A .
- Fluminense FC 34 games · 57 pts (2026/26)
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Sep | CA Paranaense | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Aug | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Coritiba FBC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 14 Aug | SC Internacional | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Aug | Cuiabá EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | Fluminense FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Sep | Botafogo FR | H | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Aug | São Paulo FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | Ceará SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Aug | SC Internacional | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fluminense FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
6/1
31-45
6/5
46-60
4/9
61-75
5/6
76+
18/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Hulk | 7 G | 6 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 7 G | 2 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 6 G | 5 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 6 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Fluminense FC and Fortaleza EC.
- 5' Fortaleza EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 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.
- 11' What a moment for German Cano! That strike on 11 puts his side firmly in control.
- 16' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 21' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 26' It looks surprising Fluminense FC does not make any changes. Nino has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 31' Fluminense FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 31.
- 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 41' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fluminense FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' Jose Welison has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 46' Pedro Rocha is replacing Ronald for the Fortaleza EC side.
- 51' Magnificent from Thiago Galhardo! That is 52 goals in 302 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 53' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Jose Welison has done his job and it is now time for Caio Alexandre to step up.
- 57' A goal from the Argentina international German Cano! He fires home on 57 to make it 2-2!
- 58' Robson is having his name booked by the referee on 58.
- 63' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 65' Another substitution for Fluminense FC to replace Yago Felipe by Matheus Martinelli on 65 minute.
- 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Moises Vieira on 66.
- 70' Silvio Romero gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Robson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Ronald has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 266 appearances.
- 80' The crowd applauds Matheus Martins as he leaves the pitch. Willian steps in for Fluminense FC.
- 81' Another substitution for Fluminense FC to replace Matheus Martins by Willian on 81 minute.
- 85' The Fortaleza EC bench stirs into life. Lucas Sasha is withdrawn and Hercules gets his opportunity.
- 85' Thiago Galhardo was booked on 85.
- 86' Fluminense FC ring the changes. Paulo Ganso has done his job and it is now time for Marrony to step up.
- With this win, Fluminense FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 20
- 2
- 70
- 33
-
14
German Cano ↓ Felipe Melo 86'
- 7
-
10
Paulo Ganso ↓ Marrony 86'
- 26
-
37
Matheus Martins ↓ Willian 80'
- 21
Bench
- 44
-
16
Marrony ↑ 86'
- 13
- 1
- 5
-
52
Felipe Melo ↑ 86'
-
17
Willian ↑ 80'
- 15
- 31
- 6
- 11
-
38
Matheus Martinelli ↑ 65'
Coach
Fernando Diniz
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 91
- 16
- 5
-
88
Lucas Sasha ↓ Hercules 85'
- 19
- 4
-
7
Robson ↓ Silvio Romero 70'
-
14
Ronald ↓ Pedro Rocha 46'
-
17
Jose Welison ↓ Caio Alexandre 53'
-
21
Moises Vieira ↓ Romarinho 70'
Bench
- 13
- 27
-
32
Pedro Rocha ↑ 46'
-
18
Silvio Romero ↑ 70'
- 80
- 1
-
8
Caio Alexandre ↑ 53'
- 2
- 20
-
11
Romarinho ↑ 70'
-
35
Hercules ↑ 85'
- 28
Coach
Juan Pablo Vojvoda
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| German Cano | 5 |
| Moises Vieira | 3 |
| Robson | 2 |
| Juan Lucero | 2 |
| Titi | 2 |
| Thiago Galhardo | 2 |
| Wellington Silva | 1 |
| Jose Welison | 1 |
Head to Head
Fluminense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.39
Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fluminense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Fluminense FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
53%
Fluminense FC or Fortaleza EC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fluminense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 0
11.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC
| Handicap | Fluminense FC covers | Push | Fortaleza EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

