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. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

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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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
5	Fluminense	36	17	7	12	46	38	8	46:38	58
18	Fortaleza	35	9	10	16	38	53	-15	38:53	37

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Fluminense confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Fabio (GK), Samuel Xavier, Davi Schuindt, Manoel Messias, Rene, Facundo Bernal, Martinelli, Ganso, Kevin Serna, German Cano, Keno.

Fortaleza confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Helton Leite (GK), Tinga, Emanuel Britez, Gaston Avila, Weverson, Lucas Sasha, Matheus Rossetto, Kervin Andrade, Yago Pikachu, Juan Martin Lucero, Jose Herrera.

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.

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: Juan Lucero Under 0.5 Shots On Target -152

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza) can be backed to finish without a shot on goal at -152. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.

Latest Juan Lucero Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-152

Shots

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

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Germán Cano to Score +163

Germán Cano (Fluminense) has registered three goals in his past four Série A games. We’re content to land the +163 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Germán Cano Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+163

First

+400

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-238

Shots

Over 3.5

-119

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

-110

Under 10.5

-130

Fluminense Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Fortaleza Corners

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-163

Most Corners

1

-185

X

+750

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.

The favourites have a 60% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Fluminense chalked up at -147 to land a win in this Série A clash. The market suggests that Fortaleza are least likely to win at +400.

Fluminense -0.75 at -116 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 -143.

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Full-Time Result

1

-147

X

+270

2

+400

Half-Time Result

1

+130

X

+118

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-625

12

-400

X2

+105

Draw No Bet

1

-385

2

+235

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-116

2 Hcp +0.75

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-143

There is +163 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 +400.

Germán Cano (Fluminense)

First

+163

Anytime

+400

Everaldo Stum (Fluminense)

First

+230

Anytime

+500

Marcos Silva França "Keno" (Fluminense)

First

+285

Anytime

+600

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

John Kennedy (Fluminense)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

First

+420

Anytime

+900

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Vinicius 'Lima' Moreira de Lima (Fluminense)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Nonato (Fluminense)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Thiago dos Santos (Fluminense)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Facundo Bernal (Fluminense)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima "Ganso" (Fluminense)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Hércules Pereira do Nascimento (Fluminense)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Emmanuel Martínez (Fortaleza)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Everaldo Stum (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+125

Marcos Silva França "Keno" (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-116

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-111

John Kennedy (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-118

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-125

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-152

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-175

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-185

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-200

Germán Cano (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-238

Vinicius 'Lima' Moreira de Lima (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-238

Nonato (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+188

Under 0.5

-286

Facundo Bernal (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-476

Emmanuel Martínez (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-370

Thiago dos Santos (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-500

Hércules Pereira do Nascimento (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-400

Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima "Ganso" (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-588

Germán Cano (Fluminense)

Over 3.5

-119

Under 3.5

-

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Marcos Silva França "Keno" (Fluminense)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Everaldo Stum (Fluminense)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

-

Vinicius 'Lima' Moreira de Lima (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

-

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

John Kennedy (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

-208

Under 1.5

-

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Nonato (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Thiago dos Santos (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Facundo Bernal (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima "Ganso" (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Hércules Pereira do Nascimento (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Emmanuel Martínez (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Fluminense vs Fortaleza Lineups & Team News

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