Fluminense 3-1 Corinthians
Updated
Fluminense won: Fluminense 3-1 Corinthians in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 9) on Thu, 2 Apr 2026 at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã), Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro. Fluminense goals: John Kennedy 20', Hércules 45'+3, Rodrigo Castillo 83'. Corinthians goals: André 89'. Sent off: Allan (55'). Expected goals: 2.14-0.56. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Kevin Serna (8.5).
Match report
Fluminense beat Corinthians 3-1
Fluminense saw off Corinthians 3-1 at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã) on Thursday 2 April in Brasileirão Série A.
John Kennedy put Fluminense ahead on 20' (1-0), Hércules made it 2-0 on 45+3', Rodrigo Castillo made it 3-0 on 83' and André pulled one back for Corinthians on 89' (3-1).
Allan (Corinthians) was sent off on 55'.
Fluminense had 61% of the ball, shots were 20-12 (10-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.14-0.56. Fluminense were the better side on chances, too.
Kevin Serna (Fluminense) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 24,701. Referee: Davi de Oliveira Lacerda.
Match stats
| Fluminense | Corinthians | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.14 | 0.56 |
| Total shots | 20 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 14 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 466 (89%) | 273 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 8 | 10 |
| Total shots | 20 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 7 |
Lineups
Fluminense (4-2-3-1): Fábio, Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Juan Freytes, Renê, Hércules, Martinelli, Jefferson Savarino, Luciano Acosta, Kevin Serna, John Kennedy
Corinthians (4-2-3-1): Kauê Camargo, Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Bidu, Charles, Allan, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, André, Yuri Alberto
Key events
- 20' · Goal · John Kennedy (Fluminense)
- 35' · Yellow card · Bidu (Corinthians)
- 45'+3 · Goal · Hércules (Fluminense)
- 46' · Substitution · Matheus Pereira for Charles (Corinthians)
- 46' · Substitution · Fabrizio Angileri for Bidu (Corinthians)
- 46' · Substitution · Jesse Lingard for Breno Bidon (Corinthians)
- 52' · Yellow card · Allan (Corinthians)
- 52' · Yellow card · Luciano Acosta (Fluminense)
- 55' · Red card · Allan (Corinthians)
- 62' · Yellow card · André (Corinthians)
- 69' · Substitution · Ganso for Luciano Acosta (Fluminense)
- 70' · Substitution · Yeferson Soteldo for Kevin Serna (Fluminense)
- 76' · Substitution · Zakaria Labyad for Yuri Alberto (Corinthians)
- 77' · Substitution · Dieguinho for Rodrigo Garro (Corinthians)
- 77' · Substitution · Rodrigo Castillo for John Kennedy (Fluminense)
- 77' · Substitution · Alisson for Hércules (Fluminense)
- 83' · Goal · Rodrigo Castillo (Fluminense)
- 86' · Substitution · Germán Cano for Martinelli (Fluminense)
- 89' · Goal · André (Corinthians)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Matheus Pereira (Corinthians)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 2012: Fluminense 13, draws 7, Corinthians 10.
Questions
Who won Fluminense vs Corinthians?
Fluminense won, 3-1 (Brasileirão Série A) on Thu, 2 Apr 2026.
When and where is Fluminense vs Corinthians?
Thu, 2 Apr 2026, 00:30 UTC at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã), Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Fluminense and Corinthians?
In 30 league meetings since 2012: Fluminense 13 wins, 7 draws, Corinthians 10 wins (goals 36-33).