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Fluminense and Corinthians face off in a clash of opposites in the ninth round of the 2026 Brazilian Serie A. The match is scheduled for Thursday, 2 April, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Fluminense are having a great start to the championship, with five wins, one draw, and two losses, placing them fourth with 16 points. Corinthians, on the other hand, are without a win in five consecutive league games, with four draws and one loss in that period, sitting in 11th position with 10 points.
A victory is crucial for both teams, making the duel even more tense and strategic, with Fluminense looking to consolidate their place in the top four and Corinthians seeking to return to winning ways.
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Fluminense vs Corinthians key stats
- Corinthians conceded first in five of their last seven matches.
- Fluminense had the lead at the half-time break in four of their last five games.
- Both defences have kept clean sheets in only three of eight top-flight fixtures this season.
Fluminense vs Corinthians preview: Visitors to get back on course?
| Fluminense | vs | Corinthians |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | Position | 12th |
| 16 | Points | 10 |
| 13 | Goals For | 7 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 7 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 3rd | Home Rank | 15th |
| 8th | Away Rank | 6th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Fluminense have enjoyed some fine form under Luis Zubeldia, with five wins in eight rounds, coming off good performances at the Maracana, where they have won eight out of 10 games this year.
Lucho Acosta and Jefferson Savarino are the team's main creative highlights. Both are in good form, directly involved in goals and playing a more prominent role compared to last season.
Corinthians, on the other hand, are going through a difficult phase, with their worst record in the Dorival Junior era. The visitors have no wins in their last five league matches and are facing offensive difficulties, having scored only seven goals. Absences of Memphis Depay and Gui Negao, who are both injured, worsen the situation.
In addition to poor attacking performance, Junior's team will have to deal with the start of the Copa Libertadores, which increases the pressure on a squad that hasn't yet clicked. Their current performances are below expectations for a team coming off recent successes.
Corinthians have the second-worst attack in this early stage of the Brazilian Championship, with only seven goals scored in eight rounds.
This match is one of the most traditional interstate duels in Brazilian football and has a very balanced history. In 125 matches, Corinthians have 45 wins, compared to 44 for Fluminense, in addition to 36 draws.
When the match takes place in Rio de Janeiro, however, the scenario changes. Fluminense hold the advantage as the home team, with 21 wins in 55 games, compared to Corinthians' 14, indicating the importance of home advantage in this duel.
In recent matches, the balance remains. Corinthians won the last encounter at the Maracana in 2025, while Fluminense had the upper hand in the first round in Sao Paulo. In the last six H2Hs, each team has won twice, in addition to two draws.
Despite losing on penalties to Flamengo in the Carioca Championship final, Fluminense remain undefeated at the Maracana in 2026.
Fluminense's main absence will be Agustín Canobbio, who has been called up by the Uruguayan national team and is expected to arrive in Brazil only on the day of the match, which will make him unavailable.
On the other hand, Savarino is confirmed to be available after remaining in Rio during the FIFA international break, having trained normally with the squad throughout the week. Either Kevin Serna or Soteldo is expected to take his place in the attacking sector.
The medical department still has Nonato, Bernal, and Matheus Reis all recovering from injuries, while the rest of the squad is available, including Alisson, a recent signing from Sao Paulo.
Corinthians arrive with a long list of absences. Hugo Souza and Andre Carrillo, called up by their national teams, will not return in time, while Memphis Depay continues to recover from a muscle injury and should be out for about a month. Gui Negao, also injured, Kaio Cesar, still in the medical department, and Raniele, suspended, complete the list of absentees.
Amidst the problems, the positive news is Jesse Lingard, now registered and eligible to debut, emerging as an important alternative for a weakened attacking sector. In goal, Felipe Longo should start between the sticks due to Hugo Souza's absence.
Fluminense vs Corinthians form guide & betting tips
| Fluminense | vs | Corinthians |
|---|---|---|
| L-W-W-L-W | Form | D-L-D-D-D |
| 9 | Points | 4 |
| 6th | Form Table | 15th |
| 9 | Goals For | 3 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 5 |
Whispers Predicts: Fluminense 2-1 Corinthians
The expectation is for a lively match, with both teams looking for a result. Corinthians need to improve their fortunes, so we expect an offensive approach from the Sao Paulo-based outfit. Since both teams have only kept three clean sheets in eight respective league games, the probability of both teams scoring in this match increases.
Looking at Corinthians' negative record, the visitors have conceded first in five of their last seven games, clearly demonstrating defensive fragility coupled with a weak attack. Against Fluminense, who have the third-best attack in the competition and drew first blood in three of their last four games, this pattern is likely to repeat itself, reinforcing our prediction.
Finally, both teams have recorded high averages of cards in the competition. In Fluminense's last 10 matches, the hosts have recorded an average of 3.2 cards, while Corinthians have an average of 2.9 in the same period.
> BTTS - Yes at 2.05 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 2.30 | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result - Fluminense at 1.93 | Likelihood: Probable
> Fluminense & BTTS - Yes at 4.70 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: 2-1 at 9.10 | Likelihood: Outsider