Fluminense vs São Paulo Prediction: Herculean Task For The Visiting Paulistas

Fluminense vs São Paulo: Prediction for the Match on November 28, 2025

The Tricolor Paulista travels to the Maracana Stadium in hopes of beating Fluminense as Round 36 of the Brazilian Serie A gets underway. Fluminense is in seventh, and São Paulo, who are eighth-placed, are seven points behind. Even in the event of victory for the visitors, it doesn’t look like they will improve their current league position, as the league remains two rounds long. Victory for the hosts, however, gives them a chance to move up to better league spots.

A preview of the game team statistics, emerging lineup, and several betting options are available below.

🏠 Fluminense: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: LWDWD

W-D-L Form: 16-7-12

Home Form: 13-1-3

Goals Scored: 40

Goals Conceded: 38

Position: 7th

Unbeaten in the last four weeks, the Tricolor hosts, who had lost 2-0 in an away match against Ceara, have dug their heels in against defeat, come hell or high water. They held on against Palmeiras the previous week in a goalless encounter that saw the side gain a point and maintain their league position. In the game, the two sides lacked a decisive cutting edge, despite posing numerous questions to the defenses, which were answered adequately.

In other news, Jhon Adolfo Arias, who transferred to Wolverhampton in July 2025, following his brilliant stretch in the Club World Cup, has been reported to have some problems in his brief stint with the club, adapting to English football. Although rumours of a possible move to Flamengo were whispered, Wolves have ruled out any potential transfer this January 2026, as the team currently fights against relegation.

At the Maracanã, Fluminense has been brilliant in seventeen matches, winning thirteen, drawing one, and losing three games.

🏁 Fluminense: Lineup

The Fluminense side will play against Sao Paulo with many players dealing with injuries, while the date of return remains uncertain. While Nonato suffers from Tedonitis, Luciano Acosta has leg problems. German Cano and Manoel have knee problems, with the former experiencing ligament inflammation.

🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-3-1-2): Fabio, Xavier-Silva- Freytes-Rene, Martinelli, Canobbio-Acosta-Hercules-Serna, Everaldo

👤 Head Coach: Luis Zubeldia

⛔ Out: Injured- Manoel, German Cano

✈️ São Paulo: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: WDLLW

W-D-L Form: 13-9-13

Away Form: 4-5-8

Goals Scored: 40

Goals Conceded: 40

Position: 8th

Fans of the Tricolor Paulista were thrilled last week as they returned to winning ways in what seemed to be a 2-1 shocking twist against Juventude. In the game, they secured a lead seven minutes into the first half, which endured till the end of the second half. Injury time, however, brought late drama, with São Paulo extending their lead to two goals. In the 90+6th minute, an own goal from Bobadilla reduced their lead to a one-goal lead again, with the match ending with a 2-1 scoreline.

In thirty-four matches, Sao Paulo has scored and conceded a total of forty goals, leaving a net goal difference of zero points. Thirteen wins and nine stalemates currently place them in the eighth league spot.

With Sabino and Rafeal ruled out against Fluminense, the team’s nightmares look set to continue. The Sao Paulo squad is hit with an injury crisis, with more than half of the players suffering from injuries. Despite this, the team played with conviction last week, defeating Juventude with the absence of many of their regular starters.

🏁 São Paulo: Lineup

In the midst of the whole crisis, a few of the players (including Rodriguinho, Callieri, and Dinenno) may be closer to returning, as they look set to rejoin the squad with news that they have begun the transition phase with the medical staff. However, they are not confirmed for the Fluminense match.

🔖 Predicted Lineup (3-4-1-2): Young, Franco-Ferrarresi-Maik, Patryck-Bobadilla-Gustavo-Maia-Soares, Tapia-Luciano

👤 Head Coach: Hernan Crespo

⛔ Out: Injured-Oscar, Lucas Moura, Andre Silva, Enzo Diaz, Jonathan Calieri, Roberto Arboleda, Rodriguinho, Juan Dinenno, Wendell, Ryan Francisco. Doubtful-Toloi, Mathias, Santos

🤝Fluminense vs São Paulo Head-to-Head Statistics

The last ten meetings between the sides resulted in four wins for Fluminense, two stalemates, and four wins for São Paulo.

📈 Fluminense vs São Paulo Match Betting Trends

Fluminense to score one: Fluminense has scored at least one goal in all their last five matches at the Maracana stadium. Consider the hosts to score one at 1.24 odds from 1xbet.

No Stalemates: There has not been a tie in the last six direct contests between the sides. You can wager on the Home/Away option at 1.33 odds from Bet365.

Fluminense is unbeaten in the last four games: Fluminense has maintained form in their last four league games. They are also aware of the high stakes in this game and, as such, will push their luck towards victory or a tie. Pick the Home/Draw betting top at 1.18 odds from 1xbet

🎯 Fluminense vs São Paulo Match Prediction 28 November 2025

The visitors have shown their opponents that their injury deficit has a counter-imposing mentality on their squad, with the expected underestimation serving as a motivation in their games; something Juventude paid dearly for, even if the Pualistas were at home.

Fluminense, the Tricolor host who are hyped as possible favorites for this round, were soundly defeated in Round 17, the previous meeting between the sides. Today, they will be more than willing to nail the visitors, kicking them while they’re down and taking advantage (If any) of their injury crises.

My wager will be on the visitors. I expect them to give Fluminense a sound contest, and possibly do the impossible, despite the herculean odds thrown against them.

Below are some of my best predictions for this clash:

🔥 Our main prediction will be Over Nine Corners Kicks at 1.90 odds from Bet365.

🔥 Our betting tip will be the O2.5 at 2.42 odds from Betway.

🔥 Our final betting tip will be Fluminense to win, or draw, and a total of over 1.5 goals at 1.70 odds from 1xbet.