Fluminense vs RB Bragantino prediction 18.07.2026 | Serie A
Fluminense
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Red Bull Bragantino
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- Competition: Serie A
- Date: Saturday, 18th July, 2026
- Kickoff: 00:00 UK / 01:00 CEST
- Venue: Maracanã (Rio de Janeiro)
With the World Cup slowly coming to an end, the Brazilian Serie A break has also come to an end. On the night between Friday and Saturday, Fuminense will welcome Red Bull Bragantino in the 19th round of the Brazilian top-flight division. Before the break, both teams did well in Serie A and in continental competitions, with Fluminense advancing to the Copa Libertadores 1/8 Finals and RB Bragantino to the Copa Sudamericana 1/8 Finals.
Let's break down the game and find the best possible bet for this Serie A tie.
Fluminense vs Red Bull Bragantino Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Red Bull Bragantino
4 : 2
Fluminense
Serie A
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Fluminense
2 : 1
Red Bull Bragantino
Serie A
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Red Bull Bragantino
0 : 1
Fluminense
Serie A
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Fluminense
2 : 2
Red Bull Bragantino
Serie A
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Red Bull Bragantino
1 : 0
Fluminense
Serie A
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Fluminense
2 : 1
Red Bull Bragantino
Serie A
These teams met twice last season, with each team winning their home games. Fluminense won 2:1, and RB Bragantino won 4:2. However, despite RB Bragantino winning that home game, Fluminense definitely deserved more. Looking further back, over the past ten h2h games, Fluminense were a lot better, winning six, and RB Bragantino only two.
When it comes to the number of goals, seven out of the past ten h2h games ended with three or more goals, while both teams scored in the same number of games (7).
Fluminense team overview
Fluminense had a magnificent end to the last season, which eventually secured them 5th place in Serie A and secured their spot in the Copa Libertadores. This season, they had a great start, both in Serie A and in the state league, where they lost the finals to Flamengo RJ on penalties. However, after that really good start, they were a bit inconsistent in Serie A, especially in May. To be fair, their performances in Copa Libertadores and Copa Betano do Brasil were very good. Right now, after 18 Serie A rounds, they are in 3rd place with 31 points - ten points away from the top spot. But generally speaking, Tricolor should be satisfied with how things are going.
During the break, the club was pretty active in terms of transfers. 22-year-old midfielder Facundo Bernal left to join Real Betis for 10.5 million euros. However, they signed two world-renowned, experienced players - Hulk and Thiago Silva. Even at 39 and 41 years old, these two can undoubtedly have a lot to offer. Also, there is speculation that Tricolor are looking to sign midfielder Fabinho, who is currently without a club. However, according to credible sources, the club still hasn't made official contact with their former player.
Last matches of Fluminense
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Fluminense
3 : 1
Deportivo La Guaira
Copa Libertadores
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Fluminense
2 : 1
Operário PR
Copa do Brasil
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Fluminense
2 : 2
Vitória
Serie A
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Independiente Rivadavia
1 : 1
Fluminense
Copa Libertadores
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SC Internacional
2 : 0
Fluminense
Serie A
Fluminense lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Fábio
Defenders
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23
Guga
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44
Jemmes
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29
Julián Millán
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13
Guilherme Arana
Midfielders
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11
Jefferson Savarino
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8
Martinelli
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35
Hércules
Forwards
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90
Kevin Serna
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9
John Kennedy
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30
Yeferson Soteldo
RB Bragantino team overview
Red Bull Bragantino have had a solid current season across competitions. However, they were simply amazing in the last part, climbing to 5th place in Serie A, while winning 29 points from 18 rounds. Now, they are just two points away from 3rd-placed Fluminense. They also did well in the Copa Sudamericana and deservedly reached the knockout phase.
For the upcoming game, RB Bragantino could have up to seven injured players, but most of them are out with long-term injuries. Probably the biggest question is whether Isidro Pitta is ready. He was with the Paraguay national team at the World Cup, and even though he played only 45 minutes total, he wasn't in the squad for the friendly match against Athletico PR. Pitta is RB Bragantino's best striker and top goalscorer with five goals thus far.
Also, the team's starting fullback, Juninho Capixaba, will serve a one-game suspension for accumulating yellow cards.
Last matches of Red Bull Bragantino
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Red Bull Bragantino
3 : 1
SC Internacional
Serie A
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Red Bull Bragantino
2 : 0
Carabobo FC
Copa Sudamericana
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River Plate
1 : 1
Red Bull Bragantino
Copa Sudamericana
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Red Bull Bragantino
2 : 0
Vitória
Serie A
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Santos FC
2 : 0
Red Bull Bragantino
Serie A
Red Bull Bragantino lineup
Goalkeeper
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18
Tiago Volpi
Defenders
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23
Agustín Sant'Anna
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4
Alix
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16
Gustavo Marques
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34
José Andrés Hurtado
Midfielders
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6
Gabriel
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21
Lucas Barbosa
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7
Eric Ramires
Forwards
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32
José Herrera
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11
Fernando
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8
Eduardo Sasha
Prediction
Fluminense had an excellent end to the season, but they were particularly impressive at home, having won four in a row and five of the past six across competitions. Generally speaking, they were super dominant at home in Serie A, having won seven out of nine games thus far - 78%. That is the biggest win rate of any team in Serie A.
Meanwhile, RB Bragantino also had a great period before the break in June. However, we do not trust them too much on the road, having won just once in the past four games. Additionally, they have lost half of their last 12 road matches across competitions.
Additionally, Fluminense dominated this h2h matchup at Maracanã, as Fluminense won five of the past six games. Considering the trend in the previous h2h games and all the above, we believe Fluminense are closer to winning the upcoming Serie A tie.
3 Reasons why Fluminense should win
- Fluminense won seven out of nine home Serie A games
- RB Bragantino lost six of the past 12 road games
- Fluminense won five out of the past six h2h games at Maracanã
Main prediction Fluminense - Red Bull Bragantino
Fluminense to win
Best Odds:
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1.96
Fluminense vs Red Bull Bragantino standings in Serie A
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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| 1 | Palmeiras | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 30 - 13 | +17 | 41 |
| 2 | Flamengo | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 31 - 16 | +15 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 28 - 23 | +5 | 31 |
| 4 | Athletico PR | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 24 - 18 | +6 | 30 |
| 5 | Bragantino | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 25 - 19 | +6 | 29 |
| 6 | Bahia | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 25 - 23 | +2 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 24 - 24 | 0 | 26 |
| 8 | São Paulo | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 23 - 20 | +3 | 25 |
| 9 | Atlético Mineiro | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 22 - 23 | -1 | 24 |
| 10 | Corinthians | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 - 19 | -1 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 - 28 | -4 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 31 - 31 | 0 | 22 |
| 13 | Vitória | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 21 - 25 | -4 | 22 |
| 14 | Internacional | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 21 - 22 | -1 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 26 - 29 | -3 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 20 - 23 | -3 | 21 |
| 17 | Vasco da Gama | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 22 - 29 | -7 | 20 |
| 18 | Remo | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 21 - 29 | -8 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 18 - 24 | -6 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 17 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 17 - 33 | -16 | 9 |