Fans of both teams await the Copa Sudamericana action on Wednesday as Fluminense play against Unión Española.
Scroll down to see all of the predictions, poll and statistics for Fluminense v Unión Española (inc. the best betting odds).
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Fluminense
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Fluminense will be hoping for a better result following the 3-2 Serie A loss in their previous game against Atlético Mineiro.
In that match, Fluminense managed 45% possession and 5 attempts on goal with 2 of them on target. For Fluminense, the scorers were Agustín Canobbio (56') and Kevin Serna (88'). For their opponents, Atletico Mineiro had 14 attempts at goal with 5 on target. Rubens (77'), Júnior Santos (84') and Igor Gomes (94') scored for Atlético Mineiro.
It’s been all too rare in recent games where Fluminense haven’t conceded. In fact, Fluminense have been scored against in 5 of their previous 6 games, leaking 6 goals on the way.
Unión Española
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Since a loss in their previous game against Once Caldas in Copa Sudamericana action, Unión Española will be hoping to turn things around here.
In that match, Unión Española had 50% possession and 9 shots on goal with 1 of them on target. Once Caldas got 22 attempts at goal with 5 on target.
The stats tell the story, and Unión Española have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, conceding 7 goals in total. At the back, Unión Española have clearly had some problems. Such a pattern might not be sustained into this match, however.
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Head to head
The previous league game featuring these sides was Copa Sudamericana match day 3 on 23/04/2025 when the final score was Unión Española 1-1 Fluminense.
On that occasion, Unión Española had 52% possession and 13 shots at goal with 6 on target. Their only player to score was Pablo Aránguiz (83').
For their opponents, Fluminense had 9 attempts at goal with 3 on target. Nonato (90') was the scorer.
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Team News: Fluminense
Otávio (Achilles tendon rupture), Riquelme (Knee injury) and Germán Cano (Knee injury) won’t be able to feature for Fluminense manager Renato Portaluppi.
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Prediction
It looks to us like Unión Española will do well to break down a Fluminense outfit who should win well here.
We are anticipating a very comprehensive 3-0 victory for Fluminense when all is said and done.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for the game?
In terms of the bookies’ odds on the full-time result market, a victory for Fluminense is available for 1.29, backing a draw is 5.25 & staking on the win for Unión Española gets you 12. These are the top prices on offer right now.
Renata Leite,
15:00 13/05/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Fluminense
Formed: 1902
Stadium: Estádio do Maracanã (78,838)
Captain: Thiago Silva
Chairman: Mário Bittencourt
Manager: Renato Portaluppi
Competitions: Serie A position 5, Copa do Brasil (Third Round), Copa Sudamericana (Group F), FIFA Club World Cup (Group F)
🔑 Star Player: Kevin Serna
Usually used in the Right Wing position, Kevin Serna was born in Popayán, Colombia. Having made a first senior appearance for Fluminense in the 2024 season, the dangerous Forward has bagged 2 league goals in this Série A 2025 campaign so far in a total of 6 appearances.