In the Campeonato Brasileiro, Corinthians are just three points off top spot as they visit Rio de Janeiro on Saturday to take on Fluminense at the iconic Maracana with kickoff at 10:30 pm.
Entering the knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores for the first time since 2018, on Tuesday night, Corinthians welcomed South American heavyweights Boca Juniors to Sao Paulo.
The home side extended their unbeaten run to five games by grinding out a 0-0 draw with the Argentinian giants, though Timao have claimed just two shots on target from their last-16 tie with Boca.
Coach Vitor Pereira joined the club after missing out on the Everton job earlier this year but Timao have claimed three wins and three draws in their last six outings, following another goalless stalemate with Santos in the Brasileiro last weekend.
Three successive wins have helped Fluminense turn around a sluggish start to June, and the Rio outfit enter the new month in excellent form.
After just one win from their previous five outings, Flu have now enjoyed a far more productive spell lately—notching up three valuable points against Botafogo in last week’s Classico Vovo and defeating Avai 2-0 at Estadio Luso Brasileiro; then their away win in the derby against Cruzeiro further raised their confidence level and secured them a place in the Copa do Brasil round of 16.
Fluminense vs Corinthians Head to Head
Both sides have 38 games against each other with hosts taking 10 wins while visitors with 15 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Botafogo 0-1 Fluminense
- Fluminense 2-1 Cruzeiro
- Fluminense 2-0 Avai
- America Mineiro 0-0 Fluminense
Away
- Corinthians 0-0 Boca Juniors
- Corinthians 0-0 Santos
- Santos 0-4 Corinthians
- Corinthians 1-0 Goias
Fluminense Team News
Midfield regular Nonato will serve a suspension for accumulated bookings, while striker John Kennedy, who has been German Cano’s deputy this season, also faces a one-match ban. Therefore, veteran forward Fred could be involved from the bench in his farewell appearance next weekend.
Corinthians Team News
Midfielder Yago Felipe will hope to celebrate extending his stay at the club for another two years with a goal, after signing a new deal on Tuesday. Midfielder Luiz Henrique has completed his move to Real Betis, so teenager Matheus Martins could now start.
Prediction and Odds
With a tough run of luck with injuries and a recent lack of goals, Corinthians may start as outsiders. If they can get a result away at the Maracana, they’ll be just two points behind Fluminense.
- Home Win
- Both Teams to Score
- Goals Ove 1.5
