Fluminense vs Flamengo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Apr 2026

Série A Betting Preview: Fluminense vs Flamengo

Rio de Janeiro rivals Fluminense host Flamengo in the Fla–Flu derby at Estádio do Maracanã, with kick-off set for 17:00 on Sunday 12 April.

We’ll split our stake by backing Fluminense +0.25 at odds of -130 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if the Big Flu draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Flamengo.

Fluminense drew away from home in their last Série A game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Coritiba. The Big Flu managed two shots on target and enjoyed 68% possession, while John Kennedy was the goalscorer.

On Tuesday night, Fluminense travelled to Venezuela and drew 0-0 with Deportivo La Guaira in the Copa Libertadores.

Flamengo claimed a home win in their previous Série A game. A 3-1 victory occurred against Santos. Leonardo Jardim's men boasted 63% possession and had four shots on goal, while Pedro, Jorginho and Lucas Paqueta were on the scoresheet.

The last outing involving Flamengo saw them triumph 2-0 away to Peruvian Liga 1 side Cusco in the Copa Libertadores.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Fluminense and Flamengo saw the former triumph at home. It was a 2-1 scoreline. The past 10 Fla–Flu derby encounters have resulted in four Flamengo wins, three draws and three Fluminense successes.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Flamengo	16	9	4	3	28	16	12	28:16	31
3	Fluminense	17	9	3	5	27	22	5	27:22	30

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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. Fluminense have had 60.1% possession and 5.7 corners per game. On average, Luis Zubeldia's team have conceded 1.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.4 corners.

John Kennedy is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Hercules, Agustin Canobbio and Luciano Acosta each have 3. Luciano Acosta is the leading assists maker with 3.

Flamengo have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 3.3 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 1.9 goals. The Scarlet-Black average 46.9% possession, 3.3 corners taken and 4.3 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 6.4 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Pedro has top scored with 3, while Lucas Paqueta, Samuel Dias Lino and Guilherme are next on 2. Pedro and Guillermo Varela have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Fluminense confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabio (GK), Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Juan Freytes, Rene, Hercules, Martinelli, Agustin Canobbio, Luciano Acosta, Kevin Serna, John Kennedy.

Flamengo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Agustin Rossi (GK), Guillermo Varela, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Evertton Araujo, Lucas Paqueta, Gonzalo Plata, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Samuel Dias Lino, Pedro.

Fluminense vs Flamengo Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the best Fluminense vs Flamengo betting angles, including a key match prediction, our corners pick, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

When Fluminense line up for this Série A game, we will back them at -130 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

Our team of experts monitor the current Série A injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Fluminense vs Flamengo league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Fluminense in 14 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Fluminense in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Flamengo in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Flamengo in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Flamengo in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Fluminense in 6 of their last 10 games against Flamengo.

The best football betting sites make it a 56.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Fluminense Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -130 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Fluminense 1 - 0 Flamengo

There are odds of +575 available that the Big Flu land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luciano Acosta to Score +550

Luciano Acosta (Fluminense) has scored two goals in his past five Série A matches on home soil. There are odds of +550 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Luciano Acosta Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1100

Shots

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Fluminense Over 4.5 Corners -104

The past 5 Fluminense matches have involved them having an average of 6.20 corners, with Flamengo conceding over 4.5 corners in their last three games. There are odds of -104 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think Fluminense can cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Fluminense

Total

10.10 5.70 4.40

Home

8.70 4.90 3.80

Away

10.00 4.80 5.20

Flamengo

Total

7.60 3.30 4.30

Home

9.80 5.00 4.80

Away

8.10 4.50 3.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-125

Fluminense Corners

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+104

Flamengo Corners

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-167

Most Corners

1

-139

X

+650

2

+140

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Fluminense vs Flamengo Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have priced up the draw at +195 on the Full-Time Result, with Flamengo available to back at betting odds of +143. Fluminense are +225 to win this Série A clash.

If you fancy Flamengo but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -161. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Fluminense at +112 on the Draw No Bet market.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. The Both Teams to Score No pick is -139 if you’re expecting at least one side will fail to find the net.

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Full-Time Result

1

+225

X

+195

2

+143

Half-Time Result

1

+275

X

-102

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-185

12

-263

X2

-303

Draw No Bet

1

+112

2

-161

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-128

2 Hcp -0.25

+104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-200

Over 2.5

+150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-139

Giorgian de Arrascaeta is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +480, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

First

+220

Anytime

+480

Pedro Guilherme (Flamengo)

First

+220

Anytime

+500

Bruno Henrique Pinto (Flamengo)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

John Kennedy (Fluminense)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Rodrigo Castillo (Fluminense)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Samuel Lino (Flamengo)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Luiz Araújo (Flamengo)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Luciano Acosta (Fluminense)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Cebolinha (Flamengo)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Jefferson Savarino (Fluminense)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Evertton Gustavo Fernandes Araújo (Flamengo)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Jorginho (Flamengo)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Saúl Ñíguez (Flamengo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Pedro Guilherme (Flamengo)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-

John Kennedy (Fluminense)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

Rodrigo Castillo (Fluminense)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Jefferson Savarino (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Cebolinha (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Luciano Acosta (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Luiz Araújo (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Samuel Lino (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Bruno Henrique Pinto (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Evertton Gustavo Fernandes Araújo (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Jorginho (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Saúl Ñíguez (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Fluminense vs Flamengo Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Fluminense vs Flamengo team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for Série A along with up-to-date injury news.

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