Gremio vs Fluminense prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 27, 2026
Serie A Brazil
In the 20th round of the Brazilian Serie A on July 27, 2026, Gremio and Fluminense will face each other. Both teams require a win, albeit for different reasons in the standings.
Gremio vs Fluminense: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Porto Alegre finished ninth last year with 49 points. That result secured them a spot in the Copa Sudamericana, where the Brazilians advanced to the playoffs by finishing second in their group. However, against Bolivar, they began the playoffs with a 2-3 defeat. Domestically, their performance has worsened—they are now battling to avoid relegation. They also lost to Mirassol, 2-3.
The team from Rio de Janeiro finished fifth in 2025 with 64 points. Returning to the Copa Libertadores, the Brazilians collected eight points in the group stage and progressed to the playoffs as runners-up. Continuing their cup run, they've managed to win half of their league matches. However, their game against Red Bull Bragantino ended in a 1-1 draw.
Luís Castro's squad averages 1.11 goals scored per match and concedes 1.32. Their opponents are better in this regard: scoring an average of 1.53 goals and conceding 1.26.
Previous Matches: Gremio vs Fluminense
At the start of the decade, Gremio dominated, but in the last five meetings, they have only managed one draw, losing the other matches.
The sides are seen as evenly matched. The visitors are at least not weaker—back them with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.91).
Gremio vs Fluminense: Key Statistics and Trends
- Gremio has won just one of their last five matches and suffered two consecutive defeats
- 58% of Gremio's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.42
- Fluminense has won five of their last eight matches
- 74% of Fluminense's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.79
Gremio vs Fluminense: Probable Starting Lineups
Gremio lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Weverton - Pedro Gabriel, Vieri, Luis Eduardo, Cristian Pavon - Francis Amuzu, Thiaguinho - Perez, Tete, Braithwaite - Carlos Vinicius. Perez is suspended for yellow cards, Marlon is out with a fracture.
Fluminense also plays a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Fabio - Guilherme Arana, Milian, Jemmes, Guga - Martinelli, Bernal - Soteldo, Savarino, Kevin Serna - John Kennedy. Reis and Eudes are unavailable.
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Brazilian Serie A league table
