Serie A Regular Season - 1
Fluminense 2 - 1 FT Gremio
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
40' Nonato
Dodi 45'+2
HT
↓ Joao Pedro ↑Marcos Rocha 46'
46' Nonato
59' L. Acosta (Rene)
↓ F. Amuzu ↑C. Pavon 60'
↓ Dodi ↑Willian 61'
↓ Tete ↑J. Enamorado 74'
Carlos Vinicius (Gustavo Martins) 75'
78' ↓ L. Acosta ↑F. Bernal
78' ↓ Nonato ↑PH Ganso
79' ↓ K. Serna ↑J. Savarino
86' ↓ A. Canobbio ↑S. Moreno
↓ Carlos Vinicius ↑Andre Henrique 86'
90' ↓ John Kennedy ↑Everaldo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fluminense
Goalkeepers
Fabio 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Samuel Xavier
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jemmes
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Freytes 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Rene 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Nonato 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Martinelli 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
80
Passes
6
Duels
A. Canobbio 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
L. Acosta
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
K. Serna 
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
John Kennedy
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Vitor Eudes 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ignacio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Guga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Bernal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
PH Ganso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otavio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Everaldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Savarino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gremio
Goalkeepers
Weverton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joao Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Gustavo Martins
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Wagner Leonardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marlon 
ENFORCER
9
Tackles
9
Tackles
11
Duels Won
73%
Win %
Midfielders
Dodi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Arthur Melo
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
63
Passes
12
Duels
Tete 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Edenilson
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Amuzu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Carlos Vinicius 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Gabriel Grando
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marcos Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Paulista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Viery
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Cristaldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Noriega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Pavon
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
7
Attempts
71%
Success %
A. Aravena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andre Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Enamorado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | Gremio | 1 - 2 | Fluminense | Serie A | Arena do Grêmio |
| 08/03/2025 | Fluminense | 1 - 0 | Gremio | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 11/02/2024 | Fluminense | 2 - 2 | Gremio | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 08/20/2024 | Fluminense | 2 - 1 (PEN 4-2) | Gremio | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 08/13/2024 | Gremio | 2 - 1 | Fluminense | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira |
| 06/30/2024 | Gremio | 1 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estádio Francisco Stédile |
| 12/07/2023 | Fluminense | 2 - 3 | Gremio | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 08/13/2023 | Gremio | 2 - 1 | Fluminense | Serie A | Arena do Grêmio |
| 11/10/2021 | Gremio | 1 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Arena do Grêmio |
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11/02/2024
08/20/2024
08/13/2024
06/30/2024
12/07/2023
08/13/2023
11/10/2021
Fluminense Win
Gremio Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 12 | 29 | 22 | 10 | +12 | |
| 2 | Flamengo | 11 | 23 | 20 | 10 | +10 | |
| 3 | Fluminense | 12 | 23 | 21 | 15 | +6 | |
| 4 | Sao Paulo | 13 | 23 | 17 | 11 | +6 | |
| 5 | Bahia | 12 | 21 | 17 | 14 | +3 | |
| 6 | Atletico Paranaense | 12 | 19 | 17 | 14 | +3 | |
| 7 | Coritiba | 13 | 19 | 15 | 13 | +2 | |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 12 | 17 | 15 | 14 | +1 | |
| 9 | Botafogo | 12 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 0 | |
| 10 | Vasco DA Gama | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | -1 | |
| 11 | Gremio | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | -1 | |
| 12 | Cruzeiro | 13 | 16 | 17 | 21 | -4 | |
| 13 | Vitoria | 11 | 15 | 11 | 14 | -3 | |
| 14 | Corinthians | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | -2 | |
| 15 | Atletico-MG | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | -1 | |
| 16 | Internacional | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | -2 | |
| 17 | Santos | 13 | 14 | 18 | 21 | -3 | |
| 18 | Mirassol | 12 | 9 | 13 | 18 | -5 | |
| 19 | Remo | 13 | 8 | 13 | 23 | -10 | |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 11 | 8 | 11 | 22 | -11 |
P: 12 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -10
P: 11 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Acosta Inspires Fluminense to Victory at the Maracanã
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. This result underlines Fluminense's early-season credentials, leaving Gremio to rue a late comeback that fell just short in a high-stakes encounter.
Tactical Chess at the Maracanã
The match at the iconic Estádio do Maracanã began as a dense tactical battle, with both managers opting for a cautious approach in the opening stages. Fluminense controlled possession with 52%, attempting to probe a disciplined Gremio defensive line. A Balance rating of 3.4 accurately depicts the first half, as neither side was willing to overcommit. The hosts moved the ball well through the middle, but the visitors remained compact, limiting the number of clear-cut opportunities. It was a classic display of top-flight Brazilian football, where the tactical Stakes of 4.0 were felt in every challenge and transition as both teams sought to establish dominance without conceding ground.
Quick-Fire Double Shifts the Momentum
The stalemate was shattered immediately after the restart. Just one minute into the second half, Nonato found the breakthrough, finishing clinicaly to give the home side the lead. The goal acted as a catalyst, opening up the pitch for a more expansive game. Luciano Acosta soon took center stage, doubling the advantage in the 59th minute after being set up by Rene. Acosta’s performance, rated at 7.9, was the driving force behind the Fluminense surge. These moments proved to be the pivot of the match, as the hosts capitalized on their dominance to establish a cushion that would prove vital against the inevitable late pressure from the Porto Alegre side.
Late Drama and Gritty Defense
Gremio refused to go down without a fight, significantly increasing their offensive output in the final quarter. Their persistence paid off in the 75th minute when Carlos Vinícius found the net following an assist from Gustavo Martins. This goal ramped up the Intensity to 4.7, leading to a frantic finish. Despite Gremio racking up 12 shots in total, the Fluminense backline remained resolute under pressure. With an Upset Factor of 0.0, the expected result held firm as the Rio giants managed the closing stages with professional composure. The final whistle confirmed a crucial victory for the hosts, propelling them further up the table and leaving Gremio to search for their first points of the campaign.
Key Questions
Who was the standout performer in the match?
Luciano Acosta was the Man of the Match with a 7.9 rating, scoring the decisive second goal for Fluminense.
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.
Maracanã Mismatch Masks Title Imperative
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. This tepid mid-season clash offers limited general entertainment, but Fluminense's title aspirations make these three points an absolute non-negotiable.
The Setup
Fluminense are flying high in second place, fully aware that every regular season match matters in a tight title race. Welcoming Gremio to the Estádio do Maracanã on January 28, 2026, the home side holds all the momentum. The visitors sit 12th in the Serie A standings, struggling to string positive results together. Our Form assessment shows a stark contrast, with Fluminense picking up crucial wins while Gremio stumble. Overall Stakes are naturally muted this early in the campaign, but title contenders cannot afford slip-ups against mid-table opposition. Just do not expect a flurry of highlight-reel moments; a modest Stars rating indicates a gritty, hard-working affair rather than a showcase of individual brilliance.
Key Battle
We anticipate a classic attack-versus-defense scenario. Fluminense's forward line must figure out how to break down a stubborn visiting block. Despite their struggles, Gremio maintain a respectable Balance, suggesting they will sit deep, absorb pressure, and attempt to frustrate the hosts entirely rather than leaving themselves exposed.
Our Prediction
Fluminense will grind out a 2-0 victory. They are expected to dominate possession early, patiently stretching Gremio's defensive shape before finding the breakthrough in the second half.