Fluminense vs Aparecidense Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Copa do Brasil 2025

This will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams.

Fluminense are all set to take on Aparecidense in the third round of the Copa do Brasil 2025 edition. The high-stakes Brazil club cup competition clash between the two sides is going to take place at the Maracana Stadium.

The Brazil Serie A side Fluminense FC will be in action for their Copa do Brasil contest against Aparecidense. Fluminense have started their season on a decent note. After contesting in six league matches, they have won three games but have also lost a couple of matches.

They are in fourth place on the points table.

Aparecidense are the Brazilian Serie D side that is a part of Group E in the league. They have only played two games in this current season and have won one of them. The upcoming club contest is going to be a tough one.

They will face a tough side as their opponents. But the result can end in favour of either of the teams.

Kick-off:

• Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Stadium: Marcana Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, April 30
• Kick-off Time: 06:00 IST/ 00:30 GMT / Tuesday, April 29: 19:30 ET/ 16:30 PT
• Referee: Jonathan Benkenstein Pinheiro
• VAR: In use

Form:

Fluminense: W-W-D-D-L

Aparecidense: L-L-W-D-W

Players to Watch

German Cano (Fluminense)

The 37-year-old will once again play a crucial role in the attacking front. The experienced forward has scored four goals in the two Copa do Brasil contests for his team this season. The Argentine forward looks in good touch and will be looking to help his team in the final third yet again.

Higor Leite (Aparecidense)

In the previous Copa do Brasil fixture for his side, Higor Leite scored a late match-winner. It was an important goal which helped his side to get to the next round. Higor came in as a sub in the last game, but this time around, he is likely to start for his side.

Match Facts

• Fluminense have not won any of their last three matches.
• They have scored 10 goals in two Copa do Brasil fixtures this season.
• Aparecidense are undefeated in their last three games.

Fluminense vs Aparecidense: Betting Tips and Odds

• Fluminense to win
• German Cano to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

The hosts will be without the services of Thiago Silva, Riquelme Felipe and four other players as they are injured. Hercules’ availability depends on his match fitness.

Aparecidense have all their players ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

This Copa do Brasil fixture is the first time that Fluminense and Aparecidense are going to face one another.

Predicted Lineups

Fluminense predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Fabio (GK); Xavier, Ignacio, Freytes, Rene; Bernal, Martinelli; Arias, Ganso, Canobbio; Cano

Aparecidense predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Matheus Alves (GK); David Junio Manoel dos Santos, Lucas Rocha, Wellington Carvalho, Mário Henrique Gomes de Moura; Buba, Matheus Santos Chaves, Allef de Freitas Rodrigues; Júlio César de Souza Brito, João Marcos Marques Carneiro, Higor Leite

Match Prediction

Both sides are likely to produce an entertaining contest in which Fluminense might defeat Aparecidense in the Copa do Brasil 2025 third round.

Prediction: Fluminense 4-0 Aparecidense

Telecast Details

USA: Sling TV

Brazil: Amazon Prime Video

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