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CA Platense host Fluminense – RJ in the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores on Tuesday 15 September 2026, and these predicted lineups are built from how each coach has actually used his squad across recent matches rather than any confirmed team sheet. CA Platense have looked the more settled of the two sides lately, while Fluminense – RJ’s selection has shifted more from game to game. Both projections below should be read as expected XIs, not official announcements, and they will be updated if either camp changes shape before kick-off.
CA Platense Predicted XI
Martín Palermo’s side is projected in a 4-2-3-1, which lines up with his own preferred formation according to the data used here. The group projected to start is largely settled, with 8 of the projected XI starting their last match, a sign that Palermo has had a fairly stable base to work from. Juan Cozzani has started five of the six matches used for this projection and kept his place after starting last time out, while Tomás Silva has started in all six, making him the most consistent selection in the side. Beyond the back line, the midfield and attack are drawn from players who have featured regularly across that same six-match sample.
CA Platense predicted XI: Juan Cozzani; Tomás Silva, Víctor Cuesta, Ignacio Vazquez, Juan Ignacio Saborido; Guido Mainero, Gastón Togni, Martin Barrios, Ivan Gómez, Franco Zapiola Yamartino; Kevin Retamar
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 6 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 30 | Juan Cozzani | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 3 | Tomás Silva | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 31 | Víctor Cuesta | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 13 | Ignacio Vazquez | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 25 | Juan Ignacio Saborido | 3/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 7 | Guido Mainero | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 16 | Gastón Togni | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 24 | Martin Barrios | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 5 | Ivan Gómez | 3/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 10 | Franco Zapiola Yamartino | 3/6 | 2/3 |
| F | 43 | Kevin Retamar | 4/6 | 2/3 |
Predicted Fluminense – RJ Line-up
Marcão’s side is also projected in a 4-2-3-1, matching his preferred formation, but the squad picture behind it has been far less consistent. Fluminense – RJ have been a rotating side – only 5 of the projected XI started their last match – which makes this expected XI a touch less certain than their opponents’. Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel has started every one of the last six matches used here and is the clearest lock in the side, whereas Renê Rodrigues Martins has five starts in that span but was left out of the most recent line-up, underlining how much the manager has rotated around him. The rest of the projected midfield and attack reflect players with regular recent involvement rather than a fixed, settled unit.
Fluminense – RJ predicted XI: Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel; Renê Rodrigues Martins, Claudio Rodrigues Gomes, Julian Millan, Guilherme Arana; Gustavo Nonato Santana, Agustín Canobbio, Matheus Martinelli Lima, Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima, Yeferson Soteldo; Rodrigo Castillo
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 6 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 6 | Renê Rodrigues Martins | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 23 | Claudio Rodrigues Gomes | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 29 | Julian Millan | 3/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 13 | Guilherme Arana | 1/6 | 1/3 |
| M | 16 | Gustavo Nonato Santana | 4/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 17 | Agustín Canobbio | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 8 | Matheus Martinelli Lima | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 10 | Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 30 | Yeferson Soteldo | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| F | 19 | Rodrigo Castillo | 1/6 | 1/3 |
Team News and Confirmed Absentees
Gonzalo Goñi and Tomás Nasif are out injured, while hector bobadilla, Luciano Giménez and Santiago Alexander Quirós are unavailable through suspension, a list that thins both the defensive options and, in particular, the forward line for CA Platense. With Kevin Retamar the only recognised forward in the projected XI, bench options such as Agustin Lagos and Pablo Ferreira, both with three starts in the matches used here, look best placed among the alternatives to be called upon.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| hector bobadilla | F | suspended | Inactive |
| Luciano Giménez | F | suspended | Inactive |
| Santiago Alexander Quirós | D | suspended | Inactive |
| Gonzalo Goñi | D | injured | Achilles tendon problems |
| Tomás Nasif | F | injured | Jumpers knee |
Alisson, Thiago Silva, Ignácio da Silva Oliveira, Germán Ezequiel Cano Recalde, Samuel Xavier Brito, Matheus Reis and John Kennedy are out injured, while Hulk is unavailable through suspension for Fluminense – RJ, a run of absences that hits the defence and attack hardest for the visitors. The bench is stocked with players who have only a single start across the sample used here, though Igor Rabello and Luciano Acosta stand among those with recent involvement who could be turned to.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hulk | F | suspended | Inactive |
| Alisson | M | injured | Hip injury |
| Thiago Silva | D | injured | Wound |
| Ignácio da Silva Oliveira | D | injured | Wound |
| Germán Ezequiel Cano Recalde | F | injured | Wound |
| Samuel Xavier Brito | D | injured | Shoulder injury |
| Matheus Reis | F | injured | Jumpers knee |
| John Kennedy | F | injured | Jumpers knee |
How We Predict These XIs
Each projected lineup is built from the last six matches for that side, with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones so the team news reflects current form rather than outdated selections. Anyone confirmed injured or suspended has been removed from contention entirely before the XI is assembled. This is a data-driven projection, not the official team, and it will change if either coach names a different starting group closer to kick-off.
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FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for CA Platense vs Fluminense – RJ?
Juan Cozzani is projected in goal for CA Platense, having started five of the last six matches used for this projection, while Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel is expected to start for Fluminense – RJ, having started all six.
What formation are CA Platense and Fluminense – RJ expected to use?
Both sides are projected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, which matches the preferred formation of each coach according to the data used here.
Who is unavailable for CA Platense vs Fluminense – RJ?
CA Platense are without Gonzalo Goñi and Tomás Nasif through injury and hector bobadilla, Luciano Giménez and Santiago Alexander Quirós through suspension. Fluminense – RJ are missing seven players through injury, including Thiago Silva and Germán Ezequiel Cano Recalde, plus Hulk through suspension.
When do CA Platense and Fluminense – RJ play?
The CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores fixture kicks off on Tuesday 15 September 2026.