Serie A Gameweek 28
Corinthians 1 - 3 FT Fluminense
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' Memphis Depay
Hulk (Luciano Acosta) 24'
Hulk 24'
35' Matheuzinho
45' ↓ Iago Machado ↑Gui Negão
Matheus Martinelli Lima 45'+6
HT
56' Gustavo Henrique
↓ Luciano Acosta ↑Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima 59'
↓ Samuel Xavier Brito ↑Julio César Lima Fidelis 59'
61' André
Agustín Canobbio 62'
Hulk (Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima) 76'
↓ Gustavo Nonato Santana ↑Hércules Pereira do Nascimento 76'
↓ Agustín Canobbio ↑Riquelme Felipe·Silva de Almeida 76'
80' ↓ André ↑Jesse Lingard
81' ↓ Memphis Depay ↑Pedro Raul
↓ Hulk ↑Rodrigo Castillo 87'
88' ↓ Breno Bidon ↑Matheus Pereira
Kevin Serna (Matheus Martinelli Lima) 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Corinthians
Goalkeepers
Hugo Souza 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matheuzinho 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
I. Machado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Gustavo Henrique 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
2
Aerials Won
0
Tackles
Matheus Bidu 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Andre
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Raniele 
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
67
Passes
9
Duels
Kaio César 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Rodrigo Garro 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Breno
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Memphis Depay
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
Kauê 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
João Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabrizio Angileri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Milans
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Lopes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesse Lingard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Allan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Raul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fluminense
Goalkeepers
Fábio 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Samuel Xavier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Thiago Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julián Millán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renê 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Nonato
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Martinelli 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.4
Rating
Agustín Canobbio
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Luciano Acosta
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Kevin Serna 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Forwards
Hulk 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Vitor Eudes
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Guilherme Arana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Rabello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jemmes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio Fidelis
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Juan Pablo Freytes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hércules
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ganso
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.4
Rating
Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jefferson Savarino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 | Fluminense | 3 - 1 | Corinthians | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 09/14/2025 | Fluminense | 0 - 1 | Corinthians | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 04/16/2025 | Corinthians | 0 - 2 | Fluminense | Serie A | Neo Quimica Arena |
| 08/18/2024 | Fluminense | 0 - 0 | Corinthians | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 04/28/2024 | Corinthians | 3 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Neo Química Arena |
| 10/20/2023 | Fluminense | 3 - 3 | Corinthians | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 05/28/2023 | Corinthians | 2 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Neo Química Arena |
| 10/27/2022 | Corinthians | 0 - 2 | Fluminense | Serie A | Neo Química Arena |
| 09/15/2022 | Corinthians | 3 - 0 | Fluminense | Copa Do Brasil | Neo Química Arena |
| 08/24/2022 | Fluminense | 2 - 2 | Corinthians | Copa Do Brasil | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
04/02/2026
09/14/2025
04/16/2025
08/18/2024
04/28/2024
10/20/2023
05/28/2023
10/27/2022
09/15/2022
08/24/2022
Corinthians Win
Fluminense Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +32
P: 28 GD: +26
P: 28 GD: +11
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: +5
P: 28 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: -4
P: 28 GD: -14
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +36
P: 31 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +12
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: +7
P: 31 GD: +5
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: +1
P: 31 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -10
P: 31 GD: -15
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Corinthians
Fluminense
Corinthians
Fluminense
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Fluminense's Counter-Attacking Masterclass Stuns Hosts
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. A pulsating encounter at Neo Quimica Arena where Fluminense’s ruthless efficiency dismantled a possession-heavy but ultimately toothless Corinthians side.
Early Shocks
The match ignited immediately under the floodlights at Neo Quimica Arena, showcasing the sheer Intensity of top-flight Brazilian football. Corinthians dictated the early tempo, controlling possession and pinning the visitors back with an aggressive, relentless corner routine. The home crowd roared in approval as their side racked up 11 corners in total, threatening a breakthrough. Yet, football is played in the critical transitional moments. Despite being heavily on the back foot, Fluminense struck with sudden venom. A swift sequence in the 24th minute saw Luciano Acosta feed Hulk, whose emphatic finish survived a tense VAR check. It was a brutal sucker punch that completely shifted the tactical landscape, proving once again that territorial dominance means nothing without a clinical edge in the final third.
The Goalkeeping Masterclass
After the interval, the Balance of power swung violently in favor of the hosts. They deservedly pulled level when Gustavo Henrique found the back of the net on 56 minutes, sending the passionate home crowd into absolute raptures. The hosts unleashed a relentless barrage of 20 shots throughout the match, threatening to overrun their opponents entirely. Enter Fábio. The veteran goalkeeper staged a phenomenal one-man resistance, delivering six monumental saves to keep his team firmly in the contest. Just as a Corinthians victory felt inevitable, Fluminense deployed their creative ace. Substitute Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima threaded an inch-perfect assist to Hulk in the 76th minute. The formidable striker ruthlessly restored the lead against the run of play, breaking the hosts' momentum.
Serna Seals the Deal
With the clock draining and the final whistle looming, Corinthians threw caution to the wind in a desperate search for yet another equalizer. The Stakes were monumental for both clubs, as Fluminense fiercely pursue elite Copa Libertadores qualification spots while the hosts languish in disastrous form. This late desperation left vast, inviting spaces in the defensive line, and the visitors capitalized mercilessly deep into stoppage time. Matheus Martinelli Lima orchestrated a rapid counter-attack, expertly picking out Kevin Serna who calmly slotted home the third goal to definitively kill the contest. This impressive 3-1 triumph propels Fluminense upward, while compounding a miserable losing streak for a disjointed Corinthians side now firmly staring into the abyss of a grueling relegation battle.
Key Questions
What made Hulk the Man of the Match?
His ruthless efficiency in front of goal. With two decisive strikes, he proved unplayable, acting as the sharp point of a lethal counter-attacking system.
How did substitute Hulk change the game?
While Hulk started, it was substitute Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima who truly changed the match, providing a brilliant, game-winning assist for Hulk’s crucial second goal.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Desperate Corinthians Host Top-Four Chasing Fluminense
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. Our take: A clash of contrasting fortunes where a struggling home side must halt their slide against a confident top-tier opponent.
The Setup
The lights at Neo Quimica Arena turn on this September 20, 2026, setting the stage for a compelling Serie A showdown. Corinthians sit in 13th place on 32 points, completely derailed by a dismal Form slump marked by four consecutive league defeats. On the flip side, Fluminense are comfortably operating in 4th place with 45 points, aiming to solidify their spot among the elite. Despite the heavy gap in the standings, the fixture carries an incredibly tight Balance rating. The overall Stakes might seem routine, but avoiding a deeper mid-table plunge provides plenty of motivation for the hosts to finally unleash their own Stars.
Key Battle
The defensive fortitude of João Pedro Tchoca will be pushed to the absolute limit. He is tasked with containing the sheer physical dominance of Hulk. If the visitors' talisman finds space to operate, he can single-handedly dismantle the shaky home defense.
Our Prediction
Corinthians will come out swinging. The crowd will demand urgency, leading to an aggressive, chaotic start from the home side. However, Fluminense are defensively robust enough to absorb the early waves. Expect a gritty, low-scoring draw as the hosts' lack of confidence eventually stalls their attacking momentum.