Fortaleza EC vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fortaleza EC vs Fluminense FC — Serie A at Castelao.
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 23 games · 38 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 23 | 36 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 22 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Fluminense FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | SC Internacional | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | AC Goianiense | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | EC Vitoria | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Nov | CR Flamengo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Nov | Fluminense FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Cuiaba EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | CA Paranaense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Nov | Criciúma EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Nov | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–2 | D |
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
–/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
9/5
■ 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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Fortaleza EC to score. At the same time, Fluminense FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' Juan Lucero has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 4 minutes.
- 9' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 14' Lima has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin Serna on 14 minute.
- 19' 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.
- 21' GOAL! Tinga scores on 21. Assisted by Guillermo Fernandez
- 26' Fortaleza EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fluminense FC backline.
- 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 41' The 28-year-old Kevin Serna has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Keno. He replaces Agustin Canobbio on 46 minute.
- 51' Joaquin Lavega is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fluminense FC so far.
- 56' Jhon Arias has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 25 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
- 61' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 62' David Luiz gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Tinga and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' Over 67 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 71' Fluminense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ruben Lezcano is hanging Hercules on the field on 71 minute.
- 72' The whistle greets Leandro Martinez as he departs to be replaced by Jose Welison.
- 77' Fluminense FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 82' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 83' Everaldo is ready to make an impact after coming on for German Cano at the 83 minute mark.
- 85' Deyverson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Juan Lucero at the 85 minute mark.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Moises.
- The points are shared — Fortaleza EC 2-0 Fluminense FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 1
- 22
- 16
- 5
-
88
Lucas Sasha ↓ Tomas Pochettino 85'
- 13
-
9
Juan Lucero ↓ Deyverson 85'
-
2
Tinga ↓ David Luiz 62'
- 4
-
8
Leandro Martinez ↓ Jose Welison 72'
Bench
- 20
- 6
-
–
Deyverson ↑ 85'
-
23
David Luiz ↑ 62'
-
7
Tomas Pochettino ↑ 85'
- 27
- 10
-
17
Jose Welison ↑ 72'
-
21
Moises ↑ 72'
- 14
- 12
- –
Coach
Juan Vojvoda
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
6
Rene ↓ Joaquin Lavega 83'
- 23
- 3
- 22
-
14
German Cano ↓ Everaldo 83'
- 21
-
35
Hercules ↓ Ruben Lezcano 71'
- 8
-
17
Agustin Canobbio ↓ Keno 46'
-
90
Kevin Serna ↓ Lima 14'
Bench
- 26
- 98
- 2
- 29
- 16
-
11
Keno ↑ 46'
- 4
-
9
Everaldo ↑ 83'
-
45
Lima ↑ 14'
-
33
Ruben Lezcano ↑ 71'
- 5
-
19
Joaquin Lavega ↑ 83'
Coach
Mano Menezes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| German Cano | 5 |
| Moises Vieira | 3 |
| Thiago Galhardo | 2 |
| Robson | 2 |
| Juan Lucero | 2 |
| Titi | 2 |
| Marinho | 1 |
| Luiz Henrique | 1 |
Head to Head
Fortaleza EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.48
Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fortaleza EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Fortaleza EC or Draw
80%
Draw or Fluminense FC
48%
Fortaleza EC or Fluminense FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fortaleza EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.7%
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
12.1%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
5.1%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.2%
4 – 0
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC
| Handicap | Fortaleza EC covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 25% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

