Fluminense vs Sao Paulo Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Brazilian Serie A 2025

A win can take the hosts to fifth spot.

Footballing action returns to the cultural heart of Brazil as the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro gears up to host the Matchweek 36 fixture of the Brazilian Serie A 2025. The home team, Fluminense, take on Sao Paulo.

Fluminense could almost guarantee their spot in the CONMEBOL Libertadores with a win over Sao Paulo in the next game. They are led by Argentine gaffer Luis Zubeldia, who has previously coached several teams in Spain and Brazil.

He will be up against his former side. The home team are coming after a goalless draw against Palmeiras.

𝑻𝑼𝑫𝑶 𝑷𝑬𝑳𝑶 𝑭𝑳𝑼𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑬𝑵𝑺𝑬 𝑭𝑶𝑶𝑻𝑩𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑪𝑳𝑼𝑩.TODOS OS TRICOLORES PODEM GARANTIR INGRESSO PRA JOGAR JUNTO DO NOSSO GRANDE AMOR! COMPRE AGORA O SEU INGRESSO PARA A PARTIDA CONTRA O SÃO PAULO >> https://t.co/AXPWJYvwLK pic.twitter.com/7XDH7D3Wtt

— Fluminense F.C. (@FluminenseFC) November 25, 2025

Sao Paulo are ranked eighth, and they need a win to keep their CONMEBOL Libertadores alive. They are also led by an Argentine gaffer, Hernan Crespo, who once donned jerseys of top European teams like Chelsea, Inter Milan and AC Milan during his playing days. They are coming after a 2-1 win over Juventude.

Kick-off:

• Location: Rio, Brazil
• Stadium: Maracana Stadium
• Date: Friday, November 28
• Kick-off Time: 5:00 a.m. IST
• Referee: Lucas Paulo Torezin
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)

The Brazilian midfielder has played for Marilla and Osvaldo Cruz during his youth days. He earned his first senior contract with his current club and has been at the cultural heart of Brazil for over half a decade now. In 30 games, he scored twice and gave six assists this season.

Pablo Maia (Sao Paulo)

The 23-year-old defensive midfielder made a move to South America’s biggest city back in 2017 during his youth days and has earned over a century of senior caps for Sao Paulo. He has scored only once in 22 games so far, but will be looking forward to dominating the centre of the park.

Match Facts

• The home team are coming after a goalless draw against Palmeiras.
• Santos are coming after a 2-1 win over Juventude.
• Fluminense coach Luis Zubeldia will be up against his former side.

Fluminense vs Sao Paulo: Betting Tips and Odds

• The hosts to win the match.
• Everaldo to score the first goal.
• Fluminense 1-0 Sao Paulo.

Injury and Team News

The hosts will miss German Cano in the next game.

Sao Paulo will miss Rafael Toloi and Luan Santos for the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches – 56

Fluminense won – 19

Sao Paulo won – 22

Matches drawn – 15

Predicted Lineups

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

Fabio (GK); Xavier, Ignacio, Santos, Freytes; Nonato, Martinelli; Lima, Canobbio, Sema; Everaldo

Sao Paulo predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Rafael (GK); Ferraresi, Franco, Sabino; Maik, Maia, Gustavo, Tapia; Bobadilla; Luciano, Ferreira

Match Prediction

Looking at the home advantage of Fluminense and their good form, we expect them to clinch a narrow win in the next game.

Prediction: Fluminense 1-0 Sao Paulo

Telecast Details

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