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Fluminense vs Chapecoense-sc Prediction Serie A

Maracanã matchday: Fluminense vs Chapecoense-sc prediction

Mark the time: 2026-04-27 at 00:30 GMT. This Fluminense vs Chapecoense-sc prediction lands at the Maracanã in Round 13 of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, with Record, CazéTV, and Premiere set to carry the action. On paper it reads like a routine home night in Rio, but Série A rarely follows the script for long.

Match context and what to expect on the pitch

Fluminense arrive with the posture of a team that expects to control games. They sit 3rd with 23 points (7 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses) and just pulled off a lively 3–2 comeback away at Santos. That result tells you plenty: Flu can suffer, adjust, and still find a way to turn the dial from “patient” to “urgent” when needed.

Luis Zubeldía, though, is not only managing the league table. With Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, and Copa Libertadores all competing for oxygen, he has leaned heavily on rotation—especially with a delicate Libertadores group and an upcoming test against Bolívar. The idea remains the same: build attacks through possession, keep the ball in the opponent’s half, and make the rival run until the passing lanes open.

Team news that shapes the tactics

  • Martinelli injury: A major concern. He went off early against Operário-PR with a serious adductor issue and looks very unlikely to feature.
  • Bernal and Savarino returning: Both were managed midweek and are expected back, with Bernal the leading option to cover for Martinelli.
  • Other absences: Germán Cano (thigh), Lucho Acosta (MCL), Nonato (ankle), and Matheus Reis (knee surgery) reduce Zubeldía’s choices, especially in the final third.

Chapecoense, meanwhile, travel with a more compact mindset. Their recent highlight was that gritty 1–1 away draw with Vasco back on 2026-02-05, a match where most bettors didn’t give them much room to breathe. It fits their best template on the road: stay in structure, protect central spaces, and hope set pieces or transitions create a moment.

Odds, head to head angle, and game script

The market is clear: home win 1.35, draw 5.6, away win 11.47. That price gap reflects the squad values too—Fluminense at €110.03m versus Chapecoense at €17.65m. Still, if you like storylines, Fluminense already proved at Palmeiras on 2025-11-23 that they can settle into a stubborn 0–0 away from home when the match demands patience, not fireworks.

This is where the head to head logic becomes less about names and more about styles: Flu want long spells of control; Chape want to shorten the game and keep it quiet. When those plans collide, the tempo often drops, and chances can arrive in small bursts rather than waves.

Fluminense vs Chapecoense-sc prediction: NerdyTips betting tips

Our numbers suggest a familiar picture: Fluminense with 67% expected possession and an 18–6 edge in shots. Corners lean home as well (5–2, 7 total). That is dominance in territory, but not necessarily dominance in goals—especially with Flu missing key attacking pieces and likely rotating again.

Main betting tips from our model

  • Best tip: Under 3.5 goals @ 1.47 (confidence 5.2/10)
  • Under/Over call: Under 3.5 goals @ 1.47 (confidence 5.3)
  • 1X2 market lean: X2 @ 3.7 (trust level 1.4)

The under 3.5 recommendation matches the projected match rhythm: Fluminense probing, Chapecoense sitting deep, and the scoreboard staying calm longer than the odds might suggest. Our model even lands on a 0–0 full-time and 0–0 at half-time. That’s bold, yes, but it’s also consistent with two recent “surprise” draws these teams have in their recent memory—Flu at Palmeiras (0–0) and Chape at Vasco (1–1).

One data quirk stands out: the shot model forecasts 0 shots on goal for both sides. Take that as a warning label, not gospel—because 24 total shots with no one testing the keeper is rare. But it does underline the same theme our Fluminense vs Chapecoense-sc prediction keeps returning to: volume doesn’t always mean clear chances, and a low-scoring match can still be the most logical betting route.

If you’re building a slip, treat under 3.5 as the steady option, while X2 is the long shot that only makes sense if you believe Flu’s rotation and absences slow them down enough for Chape to steal a point.

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The best betting football prediction for Fluminense vs Chapecoense-sc

U3.5 -213

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -213
5/10

1x2 Tip

X2 255

Chapecoense-sc to win or draw
1/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -213

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match
5/10

Both Teams To Score

No -143

At least one team is not expected to score
3/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U5.5 288

Away win/draw and under 5.5 goals
1/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

0:0

Stats Predictions

1.25
xG
0.32
67%
Ball Possession
33%
18
Total Shots
6
7
Shots Off Goal
3
5
Corners
2
1
Yellow Cards
2

Average / Match

1.06
Expected Goals
0.84
2.8
Total Goals
2.3
1.5
Goals Scored
0.6
1.3
Goals Against
1.7
61%
Possession
47%
16.2
Total Shots
11.2
6
Shots on Goal
2.6
6.1
Shots off Goal
6.1
12.8
Fouls
12.7
5.4
Corners
5
1.2
Offsides
1.5
1.6
Yellow Cards
2.25
529
Total Passes
373

Overview Last 10 Matches

4
Wins
2
7
Over 1.5 Goals
7
6
Over 2.5 Goals
4
4
Over 3.5 Goals
2
7
Both Teams Scored
4
0
Unexpected Wins
0
1
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

Fluminense
4 - 4 - 6
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3:0
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1:4
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Fluminense Fluminense 07-Nov-15
2:3
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Fluminense Fluminense 26-Oct-19
1:1
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Fluminense Fluminense 26-May-18
3:1
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Fluminense Fluminense 15-Sep-16
1:2
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Fluminense Fluminense 04-Jul-17
3:3
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1:2
Fluminense Fluminense
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1:0
Fluminense Fluminense

Profile time Recent Matches of Fluminense

13 MayW Fluminense Fluminense 2 Operario-PR Operario-PR 1
09 MayD Fluminense Fluminense 2 Vitoria Vitoria 2
07 MayD Independ. R Independ. R 1 Fluminense Fluminense 1
03 MayL Internacional Internacional 2 Fluminense Fluminense 0
30 AprL Bolivar Bolivar 2 Fluminense Fluminense 0
27 AprW Fluminense Fluminense 2 Chapecoense-sc Chapecoense-sc 1
24 AprD Operario-PR Operario-PR 0 Fluminense Fluminense 0
19 AprW Santos Santos 2 Fluminense Fluminense 3
16 AprL Fluminense Fluminense 1 Independ. R Independ. R 2
12 AprL Fluminense Fluminense 1 Flamengo Flamengo 2

Profile time Recent Matches Of Chapecoense-sc

14 MayWChapecoense-sc Chapecoense-sc 2 Botafogo Botafogo 0
10 MayDMirassol Mirassol 1 Chapecoense-sc Chapecoense-sc 1
07 MayWOperario-PR Operario-PR 1 Chapecoense-sc Chapecoense-sc 2
03 MayLChapecoense-sc Chapecoense-sc 1 Bragantino Bragantino 2
29 AprWChapecoense-sc Chapecoense-sc 2 America M America M 1
27 AprLFluminense Fluminense 2 Chapecoense-sc Chapecoense-sc 1
21 AprLBotafogo Botafogo 1 Chapecoense-sc Chapecoense-sc 0
18 AprLChapecoense-sc Chapecoense-sc 1 Botafogo Botafogo 4
16 AprDJuventude Juventude 0 Chapecoense-sc Chapecoense-sc 0
12 AprLAtletico P Atletico P 2 Chapecoense-sc Chapecoense-sc 0

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2 FlamengoFlamengo1427-1230
3 FluminenseFluminense1525-2027
4 Sao PauloSao Paulo1521-1624
5 Atletico ParanaenseAtletico1520-1623
6 BahiaBahia1420-1822
7 RB BragantinoRB Bragantino1517-1820
8 Vasco DA GamaVasco DA Gama1521-2120
9 CoritibaCoritiba1518-1920
10 VitoriaVitoria1418-2019
11 CruzeiroCruzeiro1520-2519
12 BotafogoBotafogo1426-2718
13 Atletico-MGAtletico-MG1518-2118
14 InternacionalInternacional1516-1618
15 SantosSantos1521-2218
16 CorinthiansCorinthians1513-1518
17 GremioGremio1515-1717
18 MirassolMirassol1416-2013
19 RemoRemo1516-2512
20 Chapecoense-scChapecoense-sc1414-279
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