Fluminense vs Fortaleza Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Fluminense vs Fortaleza

Fluminense host Fortaleza in this Brazilian Série A match, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 16 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Backing Fluminense To Claim Victory

We can back Fluminense at -143 to get the better of Fortaleza and this looks like a standout price. The Full-Time Result market gives us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.

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2-0 Fortaleza Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Fluminense drew on their travels in their last Série A game. It was a 3-3 draw against Bahia. The Rio de Janeiro team managed five shots on target and recorded 40% possession, while German Cano got two goals and Nonato scored the other.

On Tuesday night, Fluminense won 2-1 away to América de Cali in the Copa Sudamericana.

Fortaleza lost when they last played in Série A, being beaten 5-0 at home to Botafogo. The Lion of the Pici were restricted to just 36% possession and one shot on goal.

In the last outing, Fortaleza drew 0-0 at home to Vélez Sarsfield in the Copa Libertadores.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fortaleza are unbeaten when it comes to the past three meetings against Fluminense. In their last clash, it was a 2-0 home win for Fortaleza. The previous 10 H2H games have seen four wins for each team and two draws.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Fluminense	17	7	3	7	21	23	-2	21:23	24
18	Fortaleza	18	3	6	9	18	29	-11	18:29	15

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. Fluminense have had 51.9% possession and 3.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.8 corners.

Top goalscorer German Cano has found the net 3 times, Kevin Serna 2, with Nonato and two other players on 1. Keno has made the most assists with 2.

Fortaleza have won 1, lost 7 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.8 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 45.2% possession, 6.2 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.4 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts.

Deyverson and Yago Pikachu top the team’s scoring charts on 2 goals, with Breno Lopes on 1. Matheus Pereira has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Fluminense predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabio (GK), Samuel Xavier, Thiago Santos, Manoel, Rene, Martinelli, Facundo Bernal, Kevin Serna, Ganso, Keno, Germán Cano.

Fortaleza predicted lineup (4-3-3): Helton Leite (GK), Eros Mancuso, Emanuel Brítez, Gaston Avila, Diogo Barbosa, Lucas Sasha, Emmanuel Martinez, Lucca Prior, Marinho, Deyverson, Breno Lopes.

Fluminense vs Fortaleza Prediction & Betting Tips

Head into Fluminense vs Fortaleza with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, top corners angle, key player props and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Match Prediction

Fluminense could land the money in this Série A game and we’ll take this pick with confidence. There are appealing odds of -143 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of Série A data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Fluminense vs Fortaleza league stats:

• Fluminense have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Fluminense have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Fortaleza have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Fortaleza have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Fluminense to Win Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 58.8% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you’re looking for bigger odds, check out Fluminense on the Asian Handicap. You can potentially back them at -1 or even -1.5 if you’re expecting a comfortable win.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Fluminense 2 - 0 Fortaleza

One bet that has caught our eye is Fluminense to claim a 2-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +575 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Germán Cano to Score +170

Germán Cano (Fluminense) has scored three goals in his past four Série A games. We’re happy to take the +170 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Germán Cano Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+420

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-278

Shots

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Fluminense Under 5.5 Corners -100

There’s been an average 3.60 Fluminense corners in their past 5 games, while Fortaleza have conceded less than 5.5 corners in five consecutive away matches. We think Fluminense might fall short of the mark, with odds of -100 available when it comes to this Team Corners pick.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Fluminense

Total

9.50 3.70 5.80

Home

10.50 6.80 3.70

Away

10.20 2.70 7.50

Fortaleza

Total

10.30 6.20 4.10

Home

10.90 6.50 4.40

Away

10.40 5.50 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-132

Fluminense Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Fortaleza Corners

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-163

Most Corners

1

-182

X

+700

2

+205

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Fluminense vs Fortaleza Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Fluminense Favourites to Win According to Bookies

The favourites have a 59% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Fluminense chalked up at -143 to land a win in this Série A clash. The market suggests that Fortaleza are least likely to win at +390.

Fluminense -0.75 at -115 means you split your Asian Handicap stake between -0.5 and -1. You ideally want a win by two goals or more against Fortaleza, although a one-goal victory means a half-stake return and a refund with the other half.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. As long as one team or more fails to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at -149.

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Full-Time Result

1

-143

X

+265

2

+390

Half-Time Result

1

+135

X

+116

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-625

12

-400

X2

+104

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+235

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-115

2 Hcp +0.75

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-152

Over 2.5

+117

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+105

No

-149

Germán Cano Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

There is +170 available that Germán Cano finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +420.

Germán Cano (Fluminense)

First

+170

Anytime

+420

Everaldo Stum (Fluminense)

First

+235

Anytime

+525

Marcos Silva França "Keno" (Fluminense)

First

+330

Anytime

+650

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

John Kennedy (Fluminense)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Vinicius 'Lima' Moreira de Lima (Fluminense)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Nonato (Fluminense)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Thiago dos Santos (Fluminense)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Facundo Bernal (Fluminense)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Emmanuel Martínez (Fortaleza)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Hércules Pereira do Nascimento (Fluminense)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima "Ganso" (Fluminense)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Everaldo Stum (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+123

Marcos Silva França "Keno" (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-123

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-120

John Kennedy (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-115

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-123

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-182

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-192

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-179

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-192

Germán Cano (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-278

Vinicius 'Lima' Moreira de Lima (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Nonato (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+188

Under 0.5

-286

Thiago dos Santos (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-500

Emmanuel Martínez (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-385

Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-417

Facundo Bernal (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-400

Hércules Pereira do Nascimento (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-400

Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima "Ganso" (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-500

Germán Cano (Fluminense)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-

Everaldo Stum (Fluminense)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Vinicius 'Lima' Moreira de Lima (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

John Kennedy (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

-213

Under 1.5

-

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Marcos Silva França "Keno" (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Nonato (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Thiago dos Santos (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Facundo Bernal (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Emmanuel Martínez (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Hércules Pereira do Nascimento (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima "Ganso" (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

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Fluminense vs Fortaleza Lineups & Team News

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