Serie A Regular Season - 20
Gremio 1 - 1 FT Fluminense
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Hercules 12'
Guga 13'
↓ Guilherme Arana ↑Rene 21'
HT
Hulk 65'
Thiago Silva 69'
69' ↓ C. Pavon ↑Diego Caito
69' ↓ E. Noriega ↑M. Braithwaite
↓ Hulk ↑G. Cano 75'
↓ L. Acosta ↑Nonato 75'
77' Carlos Vinicius
78' ↓ F. Amuzu ↑J. Cabral
78' ↓ Tete ↑J. Enamorado
A. Canobbio 79'
80' ↓ Marlon ↑Pedro Gabriel
↓ K. Serna ↑Y. Soteldo 87'
↓ Hercules ↑Ignacio 87'
89' Diego Caito (J. Cabral)
90'+2 J. Nardoni
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gremio
Goalkeepers
Gabriel Grando 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Cristian Pavón 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Gustavo Martins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Walter Kannemann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marlon 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Erick Noriega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
69
Entry
Tetê
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
78
Entry
Mathias Villasanti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Nardoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francis Amuzu
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
Carlos Vinícius 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Thiago Beltrame 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pedro Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Caito 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
0
Rating
Luis Guedes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wagner Leonardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riquelme Freitas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dodi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Mec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Enamorado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Braithwaite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Nascimento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jovane Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fluminense
Goalkeepers
Fábio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Guga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Freytes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Arana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
21
Entry
Midfielders
Martinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hércules
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kevin Serna
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Luciano Acosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
75
Entry
Agustín Canobbio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Hulk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Marcelo Pitaluga
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Renê
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Xavier
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
Ignácio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Júlio Fidelis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ganso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nonato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riquelme Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yeferson Soteldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Germán Cano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | Fluminense | 2 - 1 | Gremio | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 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 |
01/28/2026
12/03/2025
08/03/2025
11/02/2024
08/20/2024
08/13/2024
06/30/2024
12/07/2023
08/13/2023
11/10/2021
Gremio Win
Fluminense Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +19
P: 18 GD: +19
P: 20 GD: +9
P: 19 GD: +5
P: 20 GD: +6
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 20 GD: -2
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 19 GD: -3
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 19 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 19 GD: -5
P: 19 GD: -11
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 21 | 47 | 38 | 16 | +22 | |
| 2 | Flamengo | 20 | 39 | 37 | 18 | +19 | |
| 3 | Atletico Paranaense | 21 | 37 | 28 | 19 | +9 | |
| 4 | Fluminense | 21 | 34 | 30 | 25 | +5 | |
| 5 | Bahia | 21 | 32 | 29 | 25 | +4 | |
| 6 | RB Bragantino | 20 | 31 | 26 | 20 | +6 | |
| 7 | Botafogo | 20 | 29 | 34 | 32 | +2 | |
| 8 | Corinthians | 21 | 29 | 22 | 20 | +2 | |
| 9 | Atletico-MG | 20 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 0 | |
| 10 | Coritiba | 20 | 27 | 25 | 27 | -2 | |
| 11 | Cruzeiro | 20 | 27 | 26 | 30 | -4 | |
| 12 | Sao Paulo | 20 | 26 | 25 | 23 | +2 | |
| 13 | Vitoria | 21 | 26 | 22 | 31 | -9 | |
| 14 | Mirassol | 20 | 23 | 23 | 27 | -4 | |
| 15 | Santos | 20 | 22 | 29 | 33 | -4 | |
| 16 | Internacional | 21 | 22 | 23 | 27 | -4 | |
| 17 | Gremio | 20 | 22 | 22 | 26 | -4 | |
| 18 | Vasco DA Gama | 20 | 21 | 23 | 31 | -8 | |
| 19 | Remo | 21 | 21 | 24 | 34 | -10 | |
| 20 | Chapecoense B | 20 | 10 | 19 | 41 | -22 |
P: 21 GD: +22
P: 20 GD: +19
P: 21 GD: +9
P: 21 GD: +5
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: +6
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 21 GD: +2
P: 20 GD: 0
P: 20 GD: -2
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 21 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -10
20 Chapecoense B 10 pts
P: 20 GD: -22
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A late sting in the tail at Arena do Grêmio
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. A resilient Gremio snatched a vital point from the jaws of defeat to deny Fluminense's relentless march toward the summit.
A Methodical Stalemate
The Intensity at Arena do Grêmio was a slow, deliberate burn rather than an immediate explosion, setting the stage for a fiercely contested tactical battle. Fluminense arrived with clear strategic intentions, dictating the tempo and ensuring they controlled possession with 56% of the ball throughout the opening phases. Yet, despite their slick passing routines and established territorial dominance, the visitors struggled desperately to carve open a remarkably stubborn defensive block. Gremio, acutely aware of their precarious standing in 16th place and desperate to avoid slipping further into a looming relegation battle, prioritised rigid structural shape over any expansive offensive spectacle. The home side restricted central spaces brilliantly, forcing their opponents into speculative efforts from distance. It was a grinding stalemate that left both sets of passionate supporters waiting anxiously for a singular moment of inspiration or a defensive calamity to finally break the deadlocked tension.
The Penalty Pivot
The match's critical breakthrough finally materialised in the 65th minute, utterly shattering the tense deadlock and instantly ramping up the Stakes for the remainder of this compelling contest. A sudden lapse in concentration deep inside the Gremio penalty area resulted in a clear foul, presenting the visitors with an undisputed spot-kick and altering the tactical landscape entirely. Stepping up to the mark under immense pressure, Hulk showcased his vast experience by making absolutely no mistake. The powerful forward dispatched the penalty with trademark ferocity, ruthlessly punishing the hosts for their solitary major defensive error of the evening. Armed with a precious one-goal advantage, Fluminense looked perfectly equipped to manage the closing stages. Their defensive lines dropped deeper, closing off passing lanes, and it genuinely appeared that all three crucial league points were securely packed for the journey back to Rio de Janeiro.
Diego Caito's Late Show
Just as the travelling visiting contingent prepared to celebrate a clinical away victory that would bolster their Copa Libertadores ambitions, the overarching narrative was spectacularly rewritten. The physical Balance of the encounter shifted dramatically in the dying embers of normal time. Surging forward in the 89th minute with nothing left to lose, J. Cabral expertly threaded a desperate, defence-splitting pass that perfectly found the run of Diego Caito. His clinical late finish sent the home supporters into absolute raptures, salvaging a dramatic 1-1 draw that fundamentally felt like a monumental triumph. While Fluminense remain comfortably perched in fourth place, conceding an equalizer at the death undeniably stings. Conversely, for a resilient Gremio side fighting tooth and nail against the drop, snatching a point from the jaws of defeat could be the exact psychological catalyst required to spark a massive survival campaign.
Key Questions
Did Gremio deserve the late equalizer?
Yes. Despite Fluminense controlling possession, Gremio generated superior expected goals (0.49 to 0.10) and showed late attacking intent, making their 89th-minute breakthrough a completely justified reward.
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.
Tight Margins Define Serie A Showdown
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A massive gap in the standings masks an incredibly tight tactical battle that could easily swing either way.
The Setup
Gremio are languishing in fifteenth place and desperately need a spark to climb the table. They welcome a high-flying Fluminense side sitting third, though the visitors have stumbled recently with mixed results. The numbers paint a fascinating picture: a modest Form rating reflects both sides struggling for consistency, but our Balance rating is absolutely off the charts. The win probability gap between these two is virtually non-existent, making this a true coin toss. While the league Stakes remain relatively low at this stage of the regular season, a solid Stars rating guarantees enough individual quality to break the deadlock, especially with Cristian Pavón pulling the strings creatively for the hosts.
Key Battle
The attacking focal points will completely dictate this match. Carlos Vinícius is the sharp edge of the home side's attack, requiring constant attention from the visitors' backline. On the other end, John Kennedy brings equal firepower and will look to exploit any gaps left by an eager home defense pushing for a positive result.
Our Prediction
Expect a gritty, tactical stalemate where neither side wants to blink first. Fluminense has the overall season pedigree, but the hosts will feed off their home support. Our verdict is a hard-fought 1-1 draw.