Serie A Regular Season - 11

Fluminense vs NS Flamengo

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Futmetrix Verdict
93
Fluminense
vs
Flamengo
Sun, Apr 12 • 21:00 Português
⚡ Form 90
⚖️ Balance 92
🏆 Stakes 89
⭐ Stars 96
Fla-Flu derby brings massive top-four stakes.

Fla-Flu Derby Carries Massive Top-Four Stakes

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 93/100. This is more than just local pride; it is a critical clash where Fluminense’s flawless home record faces the ultimate stress test against their bitter rivals.

The Setup

The Fluminense home fortress is unbreached. Five matches, five wins. A towering Form grade proves they are a nightmare to visit right now. But Flamengo roll up with serious intent. A high Stars rating reflects the sheer attacking firepower they bring, spearheaded by a dynamic frontline and the sweeping presence of Agustín Rossi between the posts. The Stakes are perfectly poised: Fluminense sit third, desperate to solidify their momentum, while Flamengo lurk in sixth, fiercely chasing those top four spots. Expect high drama. An off-the-charts Balance rating tells us these teams are incredibly evenly matched.

Key Battle

The midfield engine room against the clinical finisher. Hércules has been driving Fluminense forward with relentless energy and crucial goals. He will directly challenge Flamengo’s defensive shape. On the other end, Pedro requires only a half-chance to punish mistakes. If the home side loses the ball in transition, Flamengo's talisman will make them pay.

Our Prediction

A thrilling 2-2 draw. Flamengo hold a slight edge on paper, but Fluminense simply do not lose in front of their own fans. Expect an explosive start, plenty of goals, and honors shared after a brutal ninety minutes.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Absolutely. It is a fierce derby day clash with direct top-four implications and two explosive attacking units.

What's the predicted outcome?

We expect a high-scoring 2-2 draw. Both sides possess the sheer firepower to continuously trade blows.

Where are Fluminense and Flamengo in the league table?

Fluminense currently sit in 3rd place with 19 points, while Flamengo are closely behind in 6th with 14 points.

What is Fluminense's current form?

They are flying high. They boast four wins from their last five league matches, including a flawless home record.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

The in-form player is Hércules (Fluminense) with 3 goals in 5 matches, averaging a 7.4 rating.

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.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/08/2026 Fluminense 0 - 0 (PEN 4-5) Flamengo Carioca - 1 Estádio do Maracanã
01/25/2026 Fluminense 2 - 1 Flamengo Carioca - 1
11/20/2025 Fluminense 2 - 1 Flamengo Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
07/20/2025 Flamengo 1 - 0 Fluminense Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
03/16/2025 Flamengo 0 - 0 Fluminense Carioca - 1 Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
03/13/2025 Fluminense 1 - 2 Flamengo Carioca - 1 Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
02/08/2025 Fluminense 0 - 0 Flamengo Carioca - 1 Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
10/17/2024 Flamengo 0 - 2 Fluminense Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
06/23/2024 Fluminense 0 - 1 Flamengo Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
03/17/2024 Flamengo 0 - 0 Fluminense Carioca - 1 Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
03/08/2026
0 - 0 (PEN 4-5)
Carioca - 1 Estádio do Maracanã
01/25/2026
Carioca - 1
11/20/2025
Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
07/20/2025
Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
03/16/2025
Carioca - 1 Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
03/13/2025
Carioca - 1 Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
02/08/2025
Carioca - 1 Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
10/17/2024
Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
06/23/2024
Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
03/17/2024
Carioca - 1 Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
Fluminense Win
Flamengo Win
Draw

Season Statistics

3
League Position
4
20
Points
17
16
Goals Scored
13
10
Goals Conceded
8

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 9 22 19 9 +10
2 Sao Paulo 10 20 15 7 +8
3 Fluminense 10 20 17 11 +6
4 Flamengo 9 17 16 9 +7
5 Bahia 8 17 12 7 +5
6 Atletico Paranaense 10 16 15 13 +2
7 Coritiba 10 15 11 10 +1
8 Atletico-MG 10 14 14 12 +2
9 Botafogo 9 12 16 19 -3
10 Vasco DA Gama 10 12 15 16 -1
11 Gremio 9 11 14 14 0
12 RB Bragantino 9 11 9 10 -1
13 Vitoria 9 11 9 14 -5
14 Corinthians 9 10 8 10 -2
15 Santos 10 10 13 16 -3
16 Internacional 9 9 8 10 -2
17 Chapecoense-sc 9 8 10 16 -6
18 Cruzeiro 10 7 12 20 -8
19 Mirassol 8 6 10 13 -3
20 Remo 9 6 10 17 -7
1 Palmeiras 22 pts
P: 9 GD: +10
2 Sao Paulo 20 pts
P: 10 GD: +8
3 Fluminense 20 pts
P: 10 GD: +6
4 Flamengo 17 pts
P: 9 GD: +7
5 Bahia 17 pts
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +2
7 Coritiba 15 pts
P: 10 GD: +1
8 Atletico-MG 14 pts
P: 10 GD: +2
9 Botafogo 12 pts
P: 9 GD: -3
10 Vasco DA Gama 12 pts
P: 10 GD: -1
11 Gremio 11 pts
P: 9 GD: 0
12 RB Bragantino 11 pts
P: 9 GD: -1
13 Vitoria 11 pts
P: 9 GD: -5
14 Corinthians 10 pts
P: 9 GD: -2
15 Santos 10 pts
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: -6
18 Cruzeiro 7 pts
P: 10 GD: -8
19 Mirassol 6 pts
P: 8 GD: -3
20 Remo 6 pts
P: 9 GD: -7