Preview: Fluminense vs Flamengo Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Campeonato Carioca 2026 Final

The previous outing between these sides ended in favour of the Fluzão.

Fluminense will now have a face-off against Flamengo for the Taça Guanabara – final stage of the 2026 Campeonato Carioca. This is going to be an intense outing between these clubs, taking place at the Estadio do Maracana.

The Fluzao have underperformed in their last two matches, and the upcoming game is not going to be an easy contest for them. They were held to a 1-1 draw by Vasco da Gama in their last outing.

Being at home is surely going to keep Fluminense at an advantage. They are not going to be under pressure.

Flamengo have been very inconsistent with their performances in their last few matches. They are going to face a tough challenge from the hosts in their next game.

They are coming in after securing an 8-0 win against Madureira in their previous matchup. The Rubro-Negro will be away from home for their next one. This might build up some pressure on them from the beginning.

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— Flamengo (@Flamengo) March 4, 2026

Kick-off:

• Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Stadium: Estadio do Maracana
• Date: Monday, March 09
• Kick-off Time: 02:30 a.m. IST (Sunday, March 08; 09:00 p.m. GMT/ 04:00 p.m. ET/ 01:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Fluminense: W-W-W-L-D

Flamengo: W-L-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Luciano Acosta (Fluminense)

Luciano Acosta is going to be one of the main men in the final third for Fluminense. He will lead the attack from the front for his side and is surely going to cause problems for the visitors. He has been performing decently for his side since the beginning of this season and will be eager to put up a strong performance.

Lucas Paqueta (Flamengo)

From controlling the midfield well to scoring goals, the 28-year-old is going to be an important aspect of the squad for Flamengo. He scored a brace in the previous fixture for his side and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence in their upcoming game.

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— Flamengo (@Flamengo) March 3, 2026

Match Facts

• Fluminense are winless in their last two games.
• Flamengo have won two of their last three matches.
• The Fluzao are on a two-match winning run against Rubro-Negro.

Fluminense vs Flamengo: Betting Tips and Odds

• Flamengo to win
• Lucas Paqueta to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Fluminense will miss out on the services of Facundo Bernal and German Cano. They are injured.

Saúl is not going to be in action for Flamengo due to his injury.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 115

Fluminense won: 37

Flamengo won: 46

Draws: 32

Predicted Lineups

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

Fábio (GK); Guga, Ignacio, Freytes, Arana; Hercules, Martinelli; Savarino, Ganso, Serna; Acosta

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

Rossi (GK); Royal, Ortiz, Pereira, Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho; Paquetá, De Arrascaeta, Everton; Pedro

Match Prediction

Neither of these clubs will be looking to back down and are going to put up an intense show here. Flamengo are likely to come out on top. They should outplay Fluminense in their upcoming Taça Guanabara – final clash of the Campeonato Carioca.

Prediction: Fluminense 2-3 Flamengo

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