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Fluminense lineup @ Sao Paulo

Most-used XI4-2-3-1
Fábio
Guga
Freytes
Renê
Arana
Canobbio
OUT Martinelli
Hércules
Acosta
Savarino
OUT Kennedy
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since Vitoria

  • Out
    Kennedy · in the XIMartinelli · in the XIAlissonMillánAll injuries →
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    Terans goes out on loan to Atletico Goianiense (10 Sep) Squad →

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Fluminense fixtures and results

Sao Paulo, awayLast: W 3-0 Vitoria

Fluminense most-used XI this season

4-2-3-1 · 30/30The shape in 30 of the last 30
Formation tendency
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Most Common Fluminense Starting XI

Based on 60 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Fluminense club facts

Est. 1902Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã) · Manager Marcão

Fluminense are 4th in the Brasileirão on 57 points from 34 games. They have W2 D0 L3 in their last five.

Fluminense past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024Brasileirão Série A13th46
2023Brasileirão Série A7th56
2022Brasileirão Série A3rd70
2021Brasileirão Série A7th54
2020Brasileirão Série A5th64
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Fluminense predicted lineup vs Sao Paulo

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Fluminense are without Martinelli and Kennedy away at Sao Paulo in the Brasileirão, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 60 official matches is: Fábio in goal, a back four of Guga, Freytes, Renê and Arana, and Kennedy leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

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  2. FWDKennedyOut
Team news and how this XI is built

Team news

  • Unavailable: Martinelli (Out), Kennedy (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 30 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 60 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Fluminense, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Fluminense's expected lineup at Sao Paulo, Fri 20 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 60 matches): Fábio (58); Guga (33), Freytes (33), Renê (31), Arana (29); Canobbio (44), Hércules (35), Acosta (32), Savarino (29). Out: Martinelli, Kennedy. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Vitoria match on 6 Nov.

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Fluminense questions

What is Fluminense's expected lineup?

Fluminense are without Martinelli and Kennedy away at Sao Paulo in the Brasileirão, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 60 official matches is: Fábio in goal, a back four of Guga, Freytes, Renê and Arana, and Kennedy leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Fábio, Guga, Freytes, Renê, Arana, Canobbio, Martinelli (out), Hércules, Acosta, Savarino, Kennedy (out).

Who started Fluminense's last match?

Fluminense's starting XI on 6 Nov 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (4-2-3-1): Fábio, Guga, Thiago Silva, Juan Pablo Freytes, Renê, Hércules, Nonato, Agustín Canobbio, Luciano Acosta, Jefferson Savarino, Hulk.

What was Fluminense's last result?

Fluminense beat Vitória 3–0 on 6 Nov 2026.

When did Fluminense last win?

Fluminense last won on 6 Nov 2026, beating Vitória 3–0.

Who takes penalties for Fluminense?

J. Savarino has taken the most penalties for Fluminense this season, scoring 3 of 3.

Who has made the most starts for Fluminense this season?

Fábio leads with 58 starts for Fluminense across all competitions this season.

What formation does Fluminense use most often?

Fluminense have used a 4-2-3-1 in 54 of their 60 matches this season.

Which Fluminense goalkeeper has started the most this season?

Fabio has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Fluminense this season, starting 58 matches.

Which Fluminense defender has started the most this season?

J. Freytes has made the most starts as defender for Fluminense this season, starting 33 matches.

Which Fluminense midfielder has started the most this season?

A. Canobbio has made the most starts as midfielder for Fluminense this season, starting 44 matches.

Which Fluminense forward has started the most this season?

John Kennedy has made the most starts as forward for Fluminense this season, starting 29 matches.

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