Thursday , 2 July 2026

Fortaleza EC vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Fortaleza EC
4 – 2
Full Time
Fluminense FC
Sat 29 Apr 2023 · 19:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 20' Gabriel Pirani
Y 21' Gabriel Pirani
Y 23' John Kennedy
Y 87' Keno

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs Fluminense FC — Serie A .

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

4
3
7
Fortaleza EC 14 games · Avg 2.1 goals Fluminense FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-29 Fortaleza EC 4–2 Fluminense FC 2022-09-10 Fluminense FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2022-05-22 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Fluminense FC 2021-10-07 Fluminense FC 0–2 Fortaleza EC 2021-06-20 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Fluminense FC

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr Fluminense FC H 4–2 W
23 Apr Coritiba FBC A 3–0 W
15 Apr SC Internacional H 1–1 D
13 Nov Santos FC A 2–0 W
09 Nov RB Bragantino H 6–0 W
06 Nov AC Goianiense H 1–1 D
Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr Fortaleza EC A 2–4 L
22 Apr CA Paranaense H 2–0 W
15 Apr America FC A 3–0 W
13 Nov RB Bragantino A 1–0 W
09 Nov Goiás EC H 3–0 W
05 Nov Sao Paulo FC H 3–1 W

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
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' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fortaleza EC and Fluminense FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gabriel Pirani.
  • 21' Fluminense FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 23' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for John Kennedy.
  • 28' Fortaleza EC have won 352 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 29' The Brazil Thiago Galhardo breaks the deadlock on 29 minutes. 1-0!
  • 34' It looks surprising Fluminense FC does not make any changes. German Cano has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 35' Magnificent from Moises Vieira! That is 13 goals in 266 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 46' Paulo Ganso is replacing Gabriel Pirani for the Fluminense FC side.
  • 47' A stunning finish from Alan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 52' The -year-old Romarinho has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 57' Fortaleza EC is showing some good football. However, Fortaleza EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 60' Brilliant from the ! Moises Vieira makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 60.
  • 64' It is a substitution in Fluminense FC team. Manoel Messias is replaced by German Cano on 64 minute.
  • 68' The crowd applauds Thiago Galhardo as he leaves the pitch. Guilherme Augusto steps in for Fortaleza EC.
  • 69' Against the run of play, John Kennedy has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 69' Time for substitution for Fortaleza EC. Thiago Galhardo is replaced by Guilherme Augusto.
  • 74' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucas Sasha is hanging Calebe on the field on 74 minute.
  • 77' Time for substitution for Fortaleza EC. Tomas Pochettino is replaced by Yago Pikachu.
  • 79' Goal! Hercules scores his 15 goal in 266 matches.
  • 84' It is a substitution in Fortaleza EC team. Moises Vieira is replaced by Romarinho on 84 minute.
  • 85' Jose Welison is ready to make an impact after coming on for Caio Alexandre at the 85 minute mark.
  • 86' Fresh legs for Fortaleza EC! Romarinho comes on to replace Moises Vieira.
  • 87' That is a Yellow card for Fluminense FC. Keno will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' Fluminense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thiago Santos is hanging Lele on the field on 90 minute.
  • Fortaleza EC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
German Cano 5
Moises Vieira 3
Robson 2
Juan Lucero 2
Titi 2
Thiago Galhardo 2
Diogo Barbosa 1
Marcelo Conceicao 1

Head to Head

2023-04-29 Fortaleza EC 4–2 Fluminense FC 2022-09-10 Fluminense FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2022-05-22 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Fluminense FC 2021-10-07 Fluminense FC 0–2 Fortaleza EC 2021-06-20 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Fluminense FC

Fortaleza EC Form

2023-04-29 Fortaleza EC 4–2 Fluminense FC W 2023-04-23 Coritiba FBC 0–3 Fortaleza EC W 2023-04-15 Fortaleza EC 1–1 SC Internacional D 2022-11-13 Santos FC 0–2 Fortaleza EC W 2022-11-09 Fortaleza EC 6–0 RB Bragantino W 2022-11-06 Fortaleza EC 1–1 AC Goianiense D

Fluminense FC Form

2023-04-29 Fortaleza EC 4–2 Fluminense FC L 2023-04-22 Fluminense FC 2–0 CA Paranaense W 2023-04-15 America FC 0–3 Fluminense FC W 2022-11-13 RB Bragantino 0–1 Fluminense FC W 2022-11-09 Fluminense FC 3–0 Goiás EC W 2022-11-05 Fluminense FC 3–1 Sao Paulo FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.73 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC48% Draw25% Fluminense FC27%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
73%
Draw or Fluminense FC
52%
Fortaleza EC or Fluminense FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC34% Draw44% Fluminense FC22%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push Fluminense FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 14% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 21% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 15% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.