Serie A Gameweek 9

Fluminense 3 - 1 FT Corinthians

Estรกdio do Maracanรฃ

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
82
FT
Thu, Apr 2
Portuguรชs
Fluminense
3-1
Corinthians
โšก Intensity 81
โš–๏ธ Balance 25
๐Ÿ† Stakes 67
๐ŸŽฒ Upset 0
Fluminense ruthlessly eliminate Corinthians at Maracanรฃ.

Win Probability

  • Fluminense 49%
  • Draw 29%
  • Corinthians 22%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Fluminense March On as Red Card Sinks Corinthians

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. A fiery knockout clash at the Maracanรฃ saw the hosts ruthlessly exploit a numerical advantage to eliminate their historic rivals.

Setting the Scene

Under the iconic lights of Estรกdio do Maracanรฃ, Fluminense took immediate control of this do-or-die knockout tie. They dominated possession from the opening exchanges, pinning Corinthians deep in their own half. The high Stakes were evident as challenges flew in, but the hosts maintained their composure to orchestrate a barrage of 32 combined shots on the night. The breakthrough arrived in the 20th minute when K. Serna unlocked the defence with a masterful pass, allowing John Kennedy to finish with clinical precision. The visitors struggled to find any attacking rhythm, forced to rely on last-ditch defending and a staggering 10 combined saves from the goalkeepers just to keep their fleeting hopes alive.

The Turning Point

Just as the away side looked to regroup before the interval, Hercules doubled the advantage deep into first-half stoppage time, completely shattering the Balance of the tie. The true, irreversible pivot occurred in the 55th minute. Frustration boiled over for Corinthians, culminating in Allan receiving a straight red card for unsportsmanlike conduct. Reduced to ten men against a side perfectly equipped to exploit wide spaces, the visitors faced an insurmountable mountain. The sheer Intensity of the occasion proved too much to handle, allowing Fluminense to dictate the tempo and suffocate any potential avenues for a miracle comeback in front of a roaring home crowd.

The Final Blow

With the numerical advantage firmly established, the hosts flexed their tactical superiority and squad depth. Managerial adjustments paid off handsomely in the 83rd minute when substitute R. Castillo made an instant impact off the bench, converting a clever assist from Martinelli to put the result beyond any doubt. Though Andre managed to snatch a late 89th-minute consolation goal for the visitors, the damage was completely irreversible. Fluminense safely progress to the next phase, erasing any trace of an Upset Factor. This definitive victory keeps their silverware hopes brightly lit while extending Corinthians' miserable domestic run.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Allan impact the match?

Allan's 55th-minute dismissal for unsportsmanlike conduct left Corinthians with ten men, killing any comeback hopes and allowing Fluminense to completely dictate the remainder of the tie.

What does this mean for Fluminense's season?

The decisive victory ensures Fluminense safely progress in this crucial knockout bracket, boosting squad morale and sustaining their formidable push for major silverware this season.

How did substitute Kevin Serna change the game?

Despite starting the match rather than coming off the bench, K. Serna was the creative engine, providing four key passes and a crucial early assist.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
60%
40%
Fluminense 60%
Corinthians 40%
Shots
20
12
Fluminense 20
Corinthians 12
Shots on Target
10
4
Fluminense 10
Corinthians 4
Expected Goals (xG)
1.84
0.57
Fluminense 1.84
Corinthians 0.57
Passes
526
337
Fluminense 526
Corinthians 337
Pass Accuracy
88%
83%
Fluminense 88%
Corinthians 83%
Corners
8
10
Fluminense 8
Corinthians 10
Fouls
10
13
Fluminense 10
Corinthians 13
Yellow Cards
1
4
Fluminense 1
Corinthians 4
Red Cards
0
1
Fluminense 0
Corinthians 1

Match Events

20' โšฝ John Kennedy (K. Serna)
Matheus Bidu ๐ŸŸจ 35'
45'+3 โšฝ Hercules
HT
โ†“ Charles Rigon โ†‘M. Pereira ๐Ÿ”„ 46'
โ†“ Breno Bidon โ†‘J. Lingard ๐Ÿ”„ 46'
โ†“ Matheus Bidu โ†‘F. Angileri ๐Ÿ”„ 46'
Allan ๐ŸŸจ 52'
52' ๐ŸŸจ L. Acosta
Allan ๐ŸŸฅ 55'
Andre ๐ŸŸจ 62'
69' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ L. Acosta โ†‘PH Ganso
70' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ K. Serna โ†‘Y. Soteldo
โ†“ Yuri Alberto โ†‘Z. Labyad ๐Ÿ”„ 76'
77' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ Hercules โ†‘Alisson
77' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ John Kennedy โ†‘R. Castillo
โ†“ R. Garro โ†‘Dieguinho ๐Ÿ”„ 77'
83' โšฝ R. Castillo (Martinelli)
86' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ Martinelli โ†‘G. Cano
Andre โšฝ 89'
M. Pereira ๐ŸŸจ 90'+4
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Fluminense

Goalkeepers
Fรกbio
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Samuel Xavier
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jemmes
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Juan Pablo Freytes
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Renรช
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Hรฉrcules
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Martinelli
MAGNET
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
64
Passes
4
Duels
Jefferson Savarino
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Luciano Acosta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Kevin Serna
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Forwards
John Kennedy
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Vitor Eudes
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Igor Rabello
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignacio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Arana
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juliรกn Millรกn
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ganso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otรกvio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alisson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yeferson Soteldo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Castillo
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Germรกn Cano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Corinthians

Goalkeepers
Kauรช
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matheuzinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Paulista
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gustavo Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Bidu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Charles
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Allan
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Breno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Rodrigo Garro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Andre
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Forwards
Yuri Alberto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
Felipe Longo
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fabrizio Angileri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joรฃo Pedro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Milans
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrรฉ Ramalho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Pereira
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jesse Lingard
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Lopes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Labyad
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kayke
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Raul
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
09/14/2025 Fluminense 0 - 1 Corinthians Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mรกrio Filho
04/16/2025 Corinthians 0 - 2 Fluminense Serie A Neo Quimica Arena
08/18/2024 Fluminense 0 - 0 Corinthians Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mรกrio Filho
04/28/2024 Corinthians 3 - 0 Fluminense Serie A Neo Quรญmica Arena
10/20/2023 Fluminense 3 - 3 Corinthians Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mรกrio Filho
05/28/2023 Corinthians 2 - 0 Fluminense Serie A Neo Quรญmica Arena
10/27/2022 Corinthians 0 - 2 Fluminense Serie A Neo Quรญmica Arena
09/15/2022 Corinthians 3 - 0 Fluminense Copa Do Brasil Neo Quรญmica Arena
08/24/2022 Fluminense 2 - 2 Corinthians Copa Do Brasil Estadio Jornalista Mรกrio Filho
07/02/2022 Fluminense 4 - 0 Corinthians Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mรกrio Filho
09/14/2025
Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mรกrio Filho
04/16/2025
Serie A Neo Quimica Arena
08/18/2024
Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mรกrio Filho
04/28/2024
Serie A Neo Quรญmica Arena
10/20/2023
Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mรกrio Filho
05/28/2023
Serie A Neo Quรญmica Arena
10/27/2022
Serie A Neo Quรญmica Arena
09/15/2022
Copa Do Brasil Neo Quรญmica Arena
08/24/2022
Copa Do Brasil Estadio Jornalista Mรกrio Filho
07/02/2022
Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mรกrio Filho
Fluminense Win
Corinthians Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 9 22 19 9 +10 WPalmeiras 2 - 1 Gremio (03-04-2026)WSao Paulo 0 - 1 Palmeiras (22-03-2026)WPalmeiras 2 - 1 Botafogo (18-03-2026)WPalmeiras 1 - 0 Mirassol (15-03-2026)LVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Palmeiras (12-03-2026)
2 Fluminense 9 19 16 10 +6 WFluminense 3 - 1 Corinthians (02-04-2026)WFluminense 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (21-03-2026)LVasco DA Gama 3 - 2 Fluminense (19-03-2026)WFluminense 3 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (15-03-2026)WRemo 0 - 2 Fluminense (12-03-2026)
3 Bahia 8 17 12 7 +5 WBahia 3 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (01-04-2026)LRemo 4 - 1 Bahia (22-03-2026)WBahia 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (18-03-2026)WInternacional 0 - 1 Bahia (15-03-2026)DBahia 1 - 1 Vitoria (11-03-2026)
4 Sao Paulo 9 17 11 6 +5 DInternacional 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (01-04-2026)LSao Paulo 0 - 1 Palmeiras (22-03-2026)LAtletico-MG 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (18-03-2026)WRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Sao Paulo (15-03-2026)WSao Paulo 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (12-03-2026)
5 Atletico Paranaense 9 16 14 11 +3 LBahia 3 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (01-04-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 4 - 1 Botafogo (29-03-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Coritiba (22-03-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (18-03-2026)LFluminense 3 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (15-03-2026)
6 Flamengo 8 14 13 8 +5 LRB Bragantino 3 - 0 Flamengo (03-04-2026)DCorinthians 1 - 1 Flamengo (22-03-2026)WFlamengo 3 - 0 Remo (19-03-2026)WBotafogo 0 - 3 Flamengo (14-03-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 0 Cruzeiro (12-03-2026)
7 Coritiba 9 14 10 9 +1 DCoritiba 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (01-04-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Coritiba (22-03-2026)WMirassol 0 - 1 Coritiba (18-03-2026)WCoritiba 1 - 0 Remo (15-03-2026)WCorinthians 0 - 2 Coritiba (12-03-2026)
8 Vasco DA Gama 9 12 14 14 0 DCoritiba 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (01-04-2026)WVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Gremio (22-03-2026)WVasco DA Gama 3 - 2 Fluminense (19-03-2026)DCruzeiro 3 - 3 Vasco DA Gama (15-03-2026)WVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Palmeiras (12-03-2026)
9 Atletico-MG 9 11 12 11 +1 WChapecoense-sc 0 - 4 Atletico-MG (02-04-2026)LFluminense 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (21-03-2026)WAtletico-MG 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (18-03-2026)LVitoria 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (14-03-2026)WAtletico-MG 1 - 0 Internacional (11-03-2026)
10 Gremio 9 11 14 14 0 LPalmeiras 2 - 1 Gremio (03-04-2026)LVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Gremio (22-03-2026)WGremio 2 - 0 Vitoria (19-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Gremio (16-03-2026)DGremio 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (13-03-2026)
11 RB Bragantino 9 11 9 10 -1 WRB Bragantino 3 - 0 Flamengo (03-04-2026)LRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Botafogo (21-03-2026)LBahia 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (18-03-2026)LRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Sao Paulo (15-03-2026)DGremio 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (13-03-2026)
12 Santos 9 10 12 13 -1 WSantos 2 - 0 Remo (02-04-2026)DCruzeiro 0 - 0 Santos (22-03-2026)LSantos 1 - 2 Internacional (19-03-2026)DSantos 1 - 1 Corinthians (15-03-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Santos (11-03-2026)
13 Corinthians 9 10 8 10 -2 LFluminense 3 - 1 Corinthians (02-04-2026)DCorinthians 1 - 1 Flamengo (22-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 0 - 0 Corinthians (20-03-2026)DSantos 1 - 1 Corinthians (15-03-2026)LCorinthians 0 - 2 Coritiba (12-03-2026)
14 Vitoria 8 10 8 13 -5 LCruzeiro 3 - 0 Vitoria (01-04-2026)WVitoria 1 - 0 Mirassol (22-03-2026)LGremio 2 - 0 Vitoria (19-03-2026)WVitoria 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (14-03-2026)DBahia 1 - 1 Vitoria (11-03-2026)
15 Internacional 9 9 8 10 -2 DInternacional 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (01-04-2026)WInternacional 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (22-03-2026)WSantos 1 - 2 Internacional (19-03-2026)LInternacional 0 - 1 Bahia (15-03-2026)LAtletico-MG 1 - 0 Internacional (11-03-2026)
16 Botafogo 8 9 14 18 -4 WBotafogo 3 - 2 Mirassol (01-04-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 4 - 1 Botafogo (29-03-2026)WRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Botafogo (21-03-2026)LPalmeiras 2 - 1 Botafogo (18-03-2026)LBotafogo 0 - 3 Flamengo (14-03-2026)
17 Cruzeiro 9 7 11 16 -5 WCruzeiro 3 - 0 Vitoria (01-04-2026)DCruzeiro 0 - 0 Santos (22-03-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (18-03-2026)DCruzeiro 3 - 3 Vasco DA Gama (15-03-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 0 Cruzeiro (12-03-2026)
18 Chapecoense-sc 8 7 9 15 -6 LChapecoense-sc 0 - 4 Atletico-MG (02-04-2026)LInternacional 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (22-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 0 - 0 Corinthians (20-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Gremio (16-03-2026)LSao Paulo 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (12-03-2026)
19 Mirassol 8 6 10 13 -3 LBotafogo 3 - 2 Mirassol (01-04-2026)LVitoria 1 - 0 Mirassol (22-03-2026)LMirassol 0 - 1 Coritiba (18-03-2026)LPalmeiras 1 - 0 Mirassol (15-03-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Santos (11-03-2026)
20 Remo 9 6 10 17 -7 LSantos 2 - 0 Remo (02-04-2026)WRemo 4 - 1 Bahia (22-03-2026)LFlamengo 3 - 0 Remo (19-03-2026)LCoritiba 1 - 0 Remo (15-03-2026)LRemo 0 - 2 Fluminense (12-03-2026)

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