Fluminense vs RB Bragantino
Fluminense snatch late draw against Bragantino
Ignacio's stoppage-time strike rescues a point for Fluminense in a tight Serie A clash.
RB Bragantino took the lead through Eduardo Sasha's first-half goal, looking set to spoil Fluminense's day. However, Ignacio's dramatic goal deep into stoppage time ensured the hosts salvaged a 1-1 draw. This result defied Fipster's prediction of a narrow home win, proving the model's confidence was a touch misplaced.
Analysis
Fluminense welcome RB Bragantino for a Brazilian Serie A clash that promises a closely fought battle. Both sides have shown solid form, but the home advantage and recent scoring streak give Fluminense the slight edge.
In the 2026 Brazilian Serie A regular season, Fluminense sit 3rd with 31 points from 18 games, while RB Bragantino are close behind in 5th with 29 points. This fixture is part of the regular league campaign, where both teams have demonstrated competitive form and are vying for top positions.
Fluminense have been consistent at home, scoring in all of their last five home matches, with John Kennedy leading the charge as their top scorer boasting multiple goals and a high shot conversion rate. Meanwhile, RB Bragantino rely heavily on Isidro Pitta, their leading scorer with a recent goal surge. The midfield battle between Fluminense's creative Luciano Acosta and Bragantino's Lucas Barbosa will be pivotal in chance creation. Defensively, Bragantino have shown solidity with a higher clean sheet percentage, but Fluminense's attacking momentum at home is likely to tip the scales.
Prediction
Expect a tight game with a goalless first half as both sides probe cautiously. Fluminense should edge the contest 2-1 by full time, capitalising on their home scoring streak and John Kennedy's consistent form. The match is predicted to see around three cards, reflecting a competitive but fair encounter.
Outcome probability
Match factors
Fluminense's home scoring streak
Fluminense has scored in all last 5 home games, showing strong attacking momentum at home.
Bragantino's defensive solidity
Bragantino concedes fewer goals on average and has a higher clean sheet percentage than Fluminense.
John Kennedy's consistent scoring
John Kennedy has scored in multiple recent matches, boosting Fluminense's attack confidence.
Creative midfield duel
Luciano Acosta vs Lucas Barbosa key battle for creating chances and assists in midfield.
No major injuries reported
Both teams have no significant injuries, so full-strength squads expected.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Fluminense's home advantage and attacking prowess, led by John Kennedy and supported by Luciano Acosta's creativity, should secure them a narrow 2-1 win over RB Bragantino. The visitors will push hard, but the hosts' momentum and key players are expected to prevail.
- Fluminense are ranked 3rd in the league with 31 points from 18 games (W9 D4 L5).
- RB Bragantino sit 5th with 29 points from 18 games (W9 D2 L7).
- Fluminense have scored in all of their last 5 home matches.
- John Kennedy has multiple goals in the last 5 home games for Fluminense.
- Isidro Pitta is Bragantino's top scorer with 3 goals in the last 5 games.
- Luciano Acosta has a high assist rate and key passes for Fluminense.
- Bragantino have a higher clean sheet percentage than Fluminense.
- No major injuries reported for either team, full-strength squads expected.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Fluminense
Away — RB Bragantino
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Sasha
Assist: Herrera
Millán
Jemmes
Savarino
Sasha
Yellow Card
Serna
Alix
Yellow Card
Sant'Anna
Red Card
Sasha
Herrera
Hércules
Fernando
Ramires
Rodriguinho
John Kennedy
Red Card
Fabinho
Red Card
Freytes
Yellow Card
Ignacio
Yellow Card
Henry Mosquera
Yellow Card
Ignacio
Assist: Canobbio
Tiago Volpi
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palmeiras | 21 | 14 | 5 | 2 | +22 | 47 |
| 3 |  Atletico Paranaense | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | +9 | 37 |
| 4 |  Fluminense | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | +5 | 34 |
| 5 |  Bahia | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | +4 | 32 |
| 6 |  RB Bragantino | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | +6 | 31 |
| 7 |  Botafogo | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | +2 | 29 |
Match Statistics
Fluminense
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1FábioG
- 6RenêD
- 7HulkF
- 8MartinelliM
- 11J. SavarinoM
- 23GugaD
- 29J. MillánD
- 32L. AcostaM
- 35HérculesM
- 44JemmesD
- 90K. SernaM
Substitutes
- 4IgnacioD
- 9John KennedyF
- 13Guilherme AranaD
- 14G. CanoF
- 16NonatoM
- 17A. CanobbioF
- 19R. CastilloF
- 22J. FreytesD
- 27MarceloG
- 30Y. SoteldoF
- 46Julio FidelisD
- 94OtávioM
RB Bragantino
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 4AlixD
- 7Eric RamiresM
- 8Eduardo SashaF
- 11FernandoM
- 16Gustavo MarquesD
- 18Tiago VolpiG
- 20RodriguinhoM
- 21Lucas BarbosaM
- 23A. Sant'AnnaD
- 32J. HerreraM
- 51Cauê Nascimento SantosD
Substitutes
- 1CleitonG
- 3Eduardo SantosD
- 5FabinhoM
- 14Pedro HenriqueD
- 15I. SosaM
- 17ViniciusF
- 22GustavinhoM
- 30Henry MosqueraF
- 34J. HurtadoD
- 35Matheus FernandesM
- 57MarcelinhoM
Fluminense
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinelli | M | 104 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Renê | D | 104 | 7.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Luciano Acosta | M | 104 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3/5 |
| Hércules | M | 79 | 7.3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2/2 |
| Hulk | F | 104 | 6.7 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 3/5 |
| Julián Millán | D | 33 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jemmes | D | 45 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Guga | D | 104 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Jefferson Savarino | M | 56 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/2 |
| Kevin Serna | M | 56 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Fábio(C) | G | 104 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Castillo | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yeferson Soteldo | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Guilherme Arana | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Otávio | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nonato | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marcelo Pitaluga | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Júlio Fidelis | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ignácio | D | 59 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Juan Pablo Freytes | D | 71 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Agustín Canobbio | F | 48 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3/4 |
| Germán Cano | F | 25 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| John Kennedy | F | 38 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
RB Bragantino
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Marques | D | 104 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Tiago Volpi | G | 104 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alix Vinicius(C) | D | 104 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fernando | M | 85 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| Eduardo Sasha | F | 67 | 7.0 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| José Herrera | M | 68 | 7.0 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Cauê Nascimento Santos | D | 104 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Eric Ramires | M | 85 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas Barbosa | M | 104 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Agustin Sant Anna | D | 64 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Rodriguinho | M | 92 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Cleiton | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marcelinho Braz | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vinicinho | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gustavo Neves | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ignacio Sosa | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eduardo Santos | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Henry Mosquera | F | 36 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/3 |
| José Andrés Hurtado | D | 37 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Matheus Fernandes | M | 19 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro Henrique | D | 19 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fabinho | M | 2 | 5.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |