Serie A Regular Season - 8
Fluminense 1 - 0 FT Atletico-MG
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
25' L. Acosta
I. Roman 25'
29' R. Castillo (A. Canobbio)
33' Guilherme Arana
Hulk 35'
HT
J. Alonso 57'
↓ I. Roman ↑Cuello 59'
↓ Igor Gomes ↑M. Cassierra 59'
Ruan Tressoldi 68'
↓ Victor Hugo ↑A. Minda 68'
↓ Bernard ↑Gustavo Scarpa 68'
69' A. Canobbio
81' Martinelli
87' ↓ L. Acosta ↑PH Ganso
87' ↓ A. Canobbio ↑K. Serna
87' ↓ J. Savarino ↑Y. Soteldo
87' ↓ Hercules ↑Alisson
↓ A. Preciado ↑Reinier 89'
89' Jemmes
A. Franco 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fluminense
Goalkeepers
Fábio 
MAGNET
16
Activity
16
Activity
16
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Guga 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jemmes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Freytes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Arana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Hércules
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Matheus Martinelli
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
64
Passes
9
Duels
Agustín Canobbio 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Luciano Acosta
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
57
Passes
6
Duels
Jefferson Savarino 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
28%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Rodrigo Castillo 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Vitor Eudes 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Julián Millán
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
Samuel Xavier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignácio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renê
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alisson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ganso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Serna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yeferson Soteldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Kennedy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atletico-MG
Goalkeepers
Everson
MAGNET
36
Activity
36
Activity
36
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Iván Román
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Ruan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Alonso 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ángelo Preciado
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Igor Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Alan Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renan Lodi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Bernard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Hulk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Hugo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Gabriel Delfim
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pedro Cobra
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lyanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Natanael
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauã Pascini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reinier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Scarpa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Cuello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Minda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Cassierra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2025 | Fluminense | 3 - 0 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 05/11/2025 | Atletico-MG | 3 - 2 | Fluminense | Serie A | MRV Arena |
| 09/25/2024 | Atletico-MG | 2 - 0 | Fluminense | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Arena MRV |
| 09/18/2024 | Fluminense | 1 - 0 | Atletico-MG | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 08/25/2024 | Atletico-MG | 0 - 2 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 05/04/2024 | Fluminense | 2 - 2 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | Estádio Kleber José de Andrade |
| 10/29/2023 | Atletico-MG | 2 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Arena MRV |
| 06/22/2023 | Fluminense | 1 - 1 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | Estádio Municipal General Raulino de Oliveira |
| 10/01/2022 | Atletico-MG | 2 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 06/09/2022 | Fluminense | 5 - 3 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
10/04/2025
05/11/2025
09/25/2024
09/18/2024
08/25/2024
05/04/2024
10/29/2023
06/22/2023
10/01/2022
06/09/2022
Fluminense Win
Atletico-MG Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -5
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 11 | 26 | 21 | 10 | +11 | |
| 2 | Fluminense | 12 | 23 | 21 | 15 | +6 | |
| 3 | Flamengo | 10 | 20 | 18 | 10 | +8 | |
| 4 | Sao Paulo | 12 | 20 | 16 | 11 | +5 | |
| 5 | Bahia | 10 | 20 | 15 | 10 | +5 | |
| 6 | Atletico Paranaense | 11 | 19 | 17 | 13 | +4 | |
| 7 | Coritiba | 12 | 19 | 15 | 12 | +3 | |
| 8 | Botafogo | 11 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 0 | |
| 9 | Vasco DA Gama | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 0 | |
| 10 | Vitoria | 11 | 15 | 11 | 14 | -3 | |
| 11 | Atletico-MG | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | -1 | |
| 12 | RB Bragantino | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | -1 | |
| 13 | Gremio | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | -2 | |
| 14 | Internacional | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | -2 | |
| 15 | Santos | 12 | 13 | 16 | 19 | -3 | |
| 16 | Cruzeiro | 12 | 13 | 16 | 21 | -5 | |
| 17 | Corinthians | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | -3 | |
| 18 | Mirassol | 11 | 9 | 13 | 17 | -4 | |
| 19 | Remo | 11 | 8 | 11 | 18 | -7 | |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 11 | 8 | 11 | 22 | -11 |
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Maracanã Mastery: Fluminense Edge Atletico-MG
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A clinical first-half strike and formidable defensive resolve guided the hosts to a vital victory in their ongoing pursuit of continental glory.
The Early Tactical Friction
The opening exchanges at Estádio do Maracanã immediately showcased a match of supreme Intensity. Fluminense controlled possession with a solid 55% share, methodically shifting the ball and probing for weaknesses in a deeply entrenched defensive block. However, Atletico-MG refused to merely sit back and absorb pressure. The visitors actively looked to spring forward on the counter, utilizing rapid transitions to keep the home crowd firmly on edge. The sheer Stakes of this encounter were palpable, translating into a fiercely contested midfield battle punctuated by frequent tactical fouls and heavy challenges. Both sides effectively neutralized each other's primary playmakers early on, turning the first quarter of the match into a fascinating, high-stakes chess match where a single mistake felt like it could prove absolutely fatal for either side's ambitions.
The Decisive Breakthrough
The simmering tension was finally shattered in the 29th minute, delivering the singular moment of magic that decided the entire contest. Capitalizing on a rare lapse in the visiting defensive shape, A. Canobbio threaded a magnificent, defense-splitting pass into the path of R. Castillo. The forward demonstrated ice-cold composure, dispatching a ruthless finish that sent the Maracanã faithful into absolute delirium. That single strike completely transformed the game's complexion. Forced to abandon their measured, reactive game plan, the visitors pushed their lines considerably higher up the pitch. This tactical shift allowed the hosts to settle into a more comfortable rhythm, confidently managing their slender advantage while eagerly anticipating opportunities to exploit the newly vacated spaces behind the opposition's defensive line. The home side's clinical edge ultimately proved the difference before the break.
Weathering the Final Storm
The second half evolved into a breathless, end-to-end spectacle as the visitors threw caution entirely to the wind. A staggering barrage of 27 combined shots turned the pitch into a veritable shooting gallery. The away side generated a multitude of high-quality chances, amassing a concerning 1.25 expected goals compared to the hosts' 0.72. Yet, despite allowing ten shots from inside their own penalty area, the home defense mounted a heroic, impenetrable rearguard action. They threw bodies on the line, blocking crucial efforts and perfectly executing their defensive assignments to preserve the clean sheet. This gritty, hard-fought triumph cements the winners' strong position in the race for Copa Libertadores qualification, while simultaneously leaving their frustrated opponents to bitterly rue their noticeable lack of cutting edge in the decisive final third of the pitch.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Fluminense's season?
This crucial victory cements their position in the Copa Libertadores qualification zone, keeping them confident and well within striking distance of the league leaders.
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.
Fluminense Eye Title Charge While Atletico-MG Battle the Drop
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. An early-season clash of contrasting ambitions sees high-flying Fluminense host an Atletico-MG side already staring down a relegation battle.
The Setup
Fluminense sit comfortably in third place, boasting a strong Form rating after securing three wins in their first five matches. Their attacking play has been sharp, with Luciano Acosta consistently pulling the strings. On the flip side, Atletico-MG are languishing in 15th position. Their dire recent run leaves them vulnerable and heightens the Stakes for the visitors, who desperately need a result to drag themselves away from the danger zone. Despite the obvious points gap, the Balance of the matchup remains intriguing thanks to individual quality that impacts the Stars metric. Veteran goalkeepers Fábio and Everson are both recording massive save numbers, setting the stage for a compelling contest on March 21, 2026.
Key Battle
The defining struggle will take place in the middle of the park, where Fluminense's creative midfield unit aims to dismantle Atletico-MG's defensive block. If the visitors cannot disrupt the home side's passing rhythm and aggressively close down passing lanes, Fluminense's playmakers will dictate the tempo and punish any structural lapses.
Our Prediction
Expect Fluminense to control possession and probe the final third patiently. Atletico-MG will sit deep and rely on quick counter-attacks, but the home side's superior attacking cohesion will eventually break their resistance. We anticipate a controlled 2-0 victory for Fluminense, deepening the visitors' early-season crisis.