Headline: Vitória and Fluminense Prepare for Crucial Clash in Brasileirão
This Friday, the Barradão stadium will witness a vital encounter as Vitória takes on Fluminense at 8 p.m. (Brasília time). This match will conclude Matchday 34 of the 2026 Brasileirão.
Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima from Pernambuco will officiate the game.
Fans can catch the action live on Premiere and SporTV.
League Standings 📊
Currently, the Lions have struggled, earning only two points from their last four matches and sitting in 15th place with 38 points—just one point clear of Corinthians, who are in the first relegation spot.
At home, Vitória boasts ten wins, two draws, and four defeats.
On the other hand, Fluminense rebounded in their previous match after a trio of consecutive defeats. They are positioned fourth in the league with 54 points, trailing behind Athletico (54 points) and Bahia (53 points).
Fluminense’s away record includes three wins, six draws, and seven losses.
Vitória 🦁
Interim coach Cléber dos Santos will lead the Lions. Following the sacking of Jair Ventura, the board sought out Roger Machado and Vojvoda but could not finalize their appointments.
Returning to the squad are Luan Cândido and Jamerson, both of whom have completed their suspensions. Mateus Silva has also recovered from injury.
Baralhas and Matheuzinho are expected to play in the starting lineup, and both will indeed start the match.
Injury concerns remain for Dudu, Nathan Mendes, and Ramon, who are all ruled out. Edenilson, Caíque Gonçalves, Matheuzinho, Martínez, and Erick are each one booking away from suspension.
Fluminense 🇭🇺
Marcão will need to plan without Ignácio, who is suspended, leaving Igor Rabello and Freytes as potential replacements. The Argentine has been chosen to partner with Thiago Silva in defense.
Additionally, Lucho Acosta is set to join the starting XI, as confirmed earlier.
Samuel Xavier, Renê, Freytes, Otávio, Canobbio, Castillo, Hulk, Otávio, Paulo Henrique Ganso, and Soteldo all find themselves one booking away from suspension. Injuries have sidelined Millán, Martinelli, and John Kennedy.
Photo: Reproduction/Fluminense
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