Corinthians vs Fluminense — match summary
Brazil · Serie A · kick-off 21 Sept 2026 02:00
Full time · score 1-3
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Corinthians 43 · Fluminense 32
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Corinthians 49 · Fluminense 57
Shots on target 7-6 · corners 11-1 · possession 57-43
NextGOAL tip: Corinthians -0.25 · 3 stars
Corinthians once thumped Fluminense 3-0 at home in their meeting last year, but circumstances this time around are distinctly different. The hosts are enduring a difficult spell after losing 2 consecutive matches in all competitions and remaining winless across their last 5 outings. As for Fluminense, despite sitting 5th in the Serie A table, their recent form has begun to stumble with 2 straight defeats as well, having just lost 1-3 in their latest league match. Meanwhile, the home side boast solid defensive discipline on their own turf, conceding an average of just 0.4 goals per game in the first half across 10 home matches. The game is likely to be tightly contested. If Corinthians can make home advantage count by taking the lead early, the match should play into their hands, allowing them to shut down space, manage the contest, and successfully claim revenge.