Fluminense is the bookmakers’ favorite in the upcoming match against Grêmio, scheduled for Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 21:00 (Brasilia time) at the Maracanã Stadium. This game is part of the 18th round of the Brasileirão and will be broadcasted on sportv, Premiere, and Globoplay.
The Tricolor das Laranjeiras comes off a recent victory, having defeated Internacional 2-1 away in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16. Meanwhile, Grêmio is looking to secure a second consecutive win after overcoming Fortaleza 2-1. Currently, Mano Menezes’ team sits in 14th place with 20 points.
When it comes to betting odds, Fluminense is priced at approximately 1.80 across various platforms, while a draw is valued at around 3.50, and Grêmio at around 4.70.
A notable prediction is for Fluminense to claim victory, especially as they aim to climb the table after a four-match winless streak in Série A. However, they appear to have regained their winning momentum with the recent Copa do Brasil match.
The match previews suggest that there may be fewer than 4.5 corner kicks in the first half, based on the teams’ statistics as both squads rank low in corner conversions. Furthermore, there’s an expectation for at least 1.5 goals, given Fluminense’s home results and past encounters between the two teams that often featured multiple goals. Both teams scoring (“yes”) is another promising forecast, as defensive inconsistencies from both sides have been evident in recent matches.
In terms of team news, Fluminense will miss defender Freytes due to suspension and potentially attacker Soteldo, who is dealing with a thigh injury. Grêmio, facing several absences, will particularly miss left-back Marlon and forward Cristian Oliveira, both suspended for yellow card accumulation.
The likely starting lineup for Fluminense includes Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Thiago Santos (Manoel), and Fuentes; Hércules, Martinelli, and Nonato; Keno, Serna, and Cano (Everaldo). For Grêmio, the probable formation is Tiago Volpi; João Lucas, Wagner Leonardo, Kanneman, and Lucas Esteves; Villasanti, Dodi, Alysson, Pavon, and Riquelme; Braithwaite as the frontman.
Looking ahead, both teams have opportunities to capitalize on this match to either solidify their standings or turn around their recent patterns.