Fluminense FC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fluminense FC vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A .
- Fluminense FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
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 | Cuiaba 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 | Sao 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
22%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 4 G | 1 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 3 G | 4 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 3 G | 2 A |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Thiago Galhardo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fluminense FC tonight.
- 10' With 1 assists to his name this season, Samuel Xavier is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fluminense FC.
- 11' with the perfectly-timed delivery and German Cano makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 16' Fluminense FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 21' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fluminense FC and Fortaleza EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 26' It looks like no one’s ball. Fluminense FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 31' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fernando Diniz might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 36' Fluminense FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fluminense FC and Fortaleza EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' What a moment for Jose Welison! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 46' A change in the Fortaleza EC ranks — Ronald exits the field as Pedro Rocha enters on 46.
- 51' The deadlock is broken! Thiago Galhardo gets on the scoresheet on 51 minutes.
- 53' The Fortaleza EC bench stirs into life. Jose Welison is withdrawn and Caio Alexandre gets his opportunity.
- 57' Magnificent from German Cano! That is 78 goals in 287 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. Robson is booked for Fortaleza EC — Yellow card on 58.
- 63' Brazil international Titi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 65' Time for substitution for Fluminense FC. Yago Felipe is replaced by Matheus Martinelli.
- 66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Moises Vieira.
- 70' The Fortaleza EC manager makes a substitution. Robson departs to be replaced by Silvio Romero.
- 75' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fluminense FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 80' The crowd applauds Matheus Martins as he leaves the pitch. Willian steps in for Fluminense FC.
- 81' Fresh legs for Fluminense FC! Willian comes on to replace Matheus Martins.
- 85' The Fortaleza EC manager makes a substitution. Lucas Sasha departs to be replaced by Hercules.
- 85' Fortaleza EC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 86' Another substitution for Fluminense FC to replace Paulo Ganso by Marrony on 86 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Fluminense FC take all three points.
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 |
| Breno Lopes | 1 |
| Fred | 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.

