Corinthians 1-3 Fluminense: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Brasileirão Matchday 28 · Sunday 20 September 2026 · Arena Corinthians, São Paulo · referee R. Abatti · full time
Full time: Corinthians 1-3 Fluminense
Corinthians 1-3 Fluminense: Fluminense took the points in Brasileirão Matchday 28 on Sunday 20 September 2026 at Arena Corinthians. The goals: Hulk 24', Gustavo Henrique 56', Hulk 76', Kevin Serna 90+3'.
How Fluminense won it
Fluminense struck first through Hulk in the 24th minute, set up by Luciano Acosta. Corinthians levelled at 1-1 in the 56th minute through Gustavo Henrique. Hulk made it 1-2 to Fluminense in the 76th minute, set up by Ganso. Kevin Serna made it 1-3 to Fluminense in the 90th minute (+3), set up by Martinelli.
It was 0-1 at half-time.
Hulk scored twice.
The referee, R. Abatti, showed 8 yellow cards: 3 to Corinthians and 5 to Fluminense.
Corinthians: F. Diniz Silva, 4-2-3-1 · Fluminense: M. De Oliveira, 4-2-3-1.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 2.47 for Corinthians and 2.05 for Fluminense.
Corinthians scored about 1.5 fewer than their chances were worth: poor finishing, or a goalkeeper at his best.
Corinthians had 7 shots on target, Fluminense 6.
Fluminense's goalkeeper made 6 saves.
Corinthians had 57% of the ball, but Fluminense took the points.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Corinthians came into it with 32 Brasileirão matches played, scoring 1.1 and conceding 1.3 a match, with 0.98 expected goals for and 1.24 against, and had won 25% of their matches.
Fluminense came into it with 32 Brasileirão matches played, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.3 a match, with 1.36 expected goals for and 1.38 against, and had won 44% of their matches.
Corinthians vs Fluminense: the match in numbers
| Corinthians | Match statistics | Fluminense |
|---|---|---|
| 57% | Ball possession | 43% |
| 2.47 | Expected goals (xG) | 2.05 |
| 20 | Total shots | 10 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 4 | Big chances | 3 |
| 511 | Total passes | 417 |
| 88% | Pass accuracy | 84% |
| 11 | Corners | 1 |
| 16 | Fouls | 21 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 9 | Tackles | 12 |
| 3 | Saves | 6 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 5 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Hulk (Fluminense), rated 8.6 by Sportmonks, with 2 goals.
Corinthians
- Gustavo Henrique 7.2 1 goal
- Rodrigo Garro 7.2
- Memphis Depay 7.2
- Raniele 7.1
- Kaio César 7.0
Fluminense
- Hulk 8.6 2 goals
- Fábio 7.8
- Kevin Serna 7.5 1 goal
- Martinelli 7.3 1 assist
- Luciano Acosta 7.1 1 assist
The lowest-rated starter was Hugo Souza at 5.5. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Corinthians: Corinthians vs Mirassol Friday 30 October 2026 · Brasileirão
- Fluminense: Fluminense vs Internacional Wednesday 28 October 2026 · Brasileirão
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Questions about Corinthians vs Fluminense
What was the score in Corinthians vs Fluminense?
Corinthians 1-3 Fluminense (half-time 0-1), Brasileirão, Sunday 20 September 2026.
Who scored in Corinthians vs Fluminense?
Hulk 24', Gustavo Henrique 56', Hulk 76', Kevin Serna 90+3'.
Did Moneyball predict Corinthians vs Fluminense correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Corinthians vs Fluminense?
Hulk, rated 8.6 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Corinthians vs Fluminense?
R. Abatti.
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