Fortaleza vs Fluminense
Stadium: Arena Castelão
30.03.2025, 00:30
The Brasileirão is back, and in the first round, there are several interesting encounters between teams aiming for a good campaign. This game is one of them, with Fortaleza hosting Fluminense. The home club wants to continue its rise in Brazilian football, while Flu has strengthened its squad to avoid repeating last year's drama.
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The Lion drew 1-1 away against Ceará in the second leg of the Campeonato Cearense final and failed to win the title. Fortaleza lost to its rival in the decisive match for the second consecutive year. Fortaleza had lost at home in the first leg, so the draw against Ceará, who climbed to the Série A this season, was not enough. Vojvoda's men are under pressure to do well in their league opener against Fluminense. Fortaleza is usually strong at the Arena Castelão, where it didn't lose a home game in the last campaign. Veteran David Luíz, the former Brazil national team central defender, is Fortaleza's major signing this season.
Fluminense
Like Fortaleza, the Tricolor das Laranjeiras also let the State Championship's title slip away. After losing to Flamengo in the first leg of the Carioca final, Fluminense was held to a goalless draw in the second leg. Mano Menezes' side is still a level below Flamengo but seems to have more quality this year. Despite the departure of Marcelo, who has ended his career, the additions of Canobbio, Otávio, and Everaldo have given the team more solutions, even if it's not enough to consider the club one of the favorites to win the league. Still, Fluminense should fight for a place in the Copa Libertadores after a dramatic season where the relegation was avoided on the last matchday.
History of Head-to-Heads
Serie A 2025 
Fluminense
Serie A 2024
Fortaleza
Serie A 2024
Fluminense
Serie A 2023
Fortaleza
Serie A 2023
Fluminense
Expert Betting Tips
Fortaleza hasn't been playing well lately, with modest displays in the Campeonato Cearense and Copa do Nordeste, so it is under pressure to get a good result against Fluminense. The visitors seem more solid this season and could take advantage of some of Fortaleza's anxiety. It should be an even match, so I'm going for a draw.
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