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Flamengo and Fluminense’s predicted lineups take shape ahead of kickoff in the Brazilian Serie A clash on Sunday 11 October 2026, with the headline story on both sides being who Leonardo Jardim and Marcão cannot call upon rather than who they can. Flamengo go into the match without six players through injury or suspension, while Fluminense are missing four forwards and midfielders to injury, leaving selection questions at both ends of the pitch. Below is our projected expected XI for each side, built from recent starts rather than any official team announcement.
Predicted Flamengo Line-up
Flamengo are projected to set up in a 4-2-3-1, the shape preferred by coach Leonardo Jardim. The data points to a settled side – 10 of the projected XI started their last match, suggesting few changes are likely before kickoff. Agustín Rossi has started all five matches used in this projection and has started each of the last three, while Léo Pereira has started four of the five with three starts in the last three, underlining his role as a first-choice centre-back.
Flamengo predicted XI: Agustín Rossi; Léo Pereira, Emerson Royal, Danilo Luiz da Silva, Alex Sandro; Jorge Carrascal, Erick Pulgar, Samuel Lino, Lucas Paquetá, Gonzalo Plata; Pedro
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 5 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Agustín Rossi | 5/5 | 3/3 |
| D | 4 | Léo Pereira | 4/5 | 3/3 |
| D | 22 | Emerson Royal | 3/5 | 2/3 |
| D | 13 | Danilo Luiz da Silva | 2/5 | 1/3 |
| D | 26 | Alex Sandro | 1/5 | 1/3 |
| M | 15 | Jorge Carrascal | 4/5 | 3/3 |
| M | 5 | Erick Pulgar | 4/5 | 2/3 |
| M | 16 | Samuel Lino | 4/5 | 2/3 |
| M | 11 | Lucas Paquetá | 3/5 | 2/3 |
| M | 19 | Gonzalo Plata | 2/5 | 1/3 |
| F | 9 | Pedro | 3/5 | 2/3 |
Predicted Fluminense Line-up
Fluminense are also expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 under coach Marcão, the formation he prefers. Like their rivals, this looks a settled side – 10 of the projected XI started their last match, pointing to continuity in selection. Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel has started all four matches used here and featured in each of the last three games, while Julian Millan has started three of the four with three starts in the last three, making him a near-certain pick at right-back.
Fluminense predicted XI: Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel; Julian Millan, Thiago Silva, Claudio Rodrigues Gomes, Guilherme Arana; Matheus Martinelli Lima, Kevin Serna, Agustín Canobbio, Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima, Hércules Pereira do Nascimento; Hulk
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 4 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 29 | Julian Millan | 3/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 3 | Thiago Silva | 3/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 23 | Claudio Rodrigues Gomes | 2/4 | 2/3 |
| D | 13 | Guilherme Arana | 2/4 | 1/3 |
| M | 8 | Matheus Martinelli Lima | 3/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 90 | Kevin Serna | 2/4 | 2/3 |
| M | 17 | Agustín Canobbio | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| M | 10 | Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima | 2/4 | 2/3 |
| M | 35 | Hércules Pereira do Nascimento | 2/4 | 2/3 |
| F | 7 | Hulk | 3/4 | 3/3 |
Team News and Confirmed Absentees
Evertton Araújo, Ayrton Lucas and Giorgian de Arrascaeta are out injured, while Léo Ortiz, Guillermo Varela and Jorginho are unavailable through suspension, a run of absences that hits both the defensive and midfield lines hard. Bruno Henrique, with two starts across this run of matches, looks the bench option best placed to come into the side if Jardim needs to make a change.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Léo Ortiz | D | suspended | Inactive |
| Guillermo Varela | D | suspended | Inactive |
| Evertton Araújo | M | injured | Thigh problems |
| Ayrton Lucas | D | injured | Thigh problems |
| Jorginho | M | suspended | Red card suspension |
| Giorgian de Arrascaeta | M | injured | Wirst injury |
Alisson, Germán Ezequiel Cano Recalde, Matheus Reis and John Kennedy are out injured, a list that thins Fluminense’s attacking and midfield options for this fixture. Among the bench names available, Luciano Acosta’s two starts in this run of matches make him a plausible option to come into the side.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alisson | M | injured | Hip injury |
| Germán Ezequiel Cano Recalde | F | injured | Hamstring Injury |
| Matheus Reis | F | injured | Jumpers knee |
| John Kennedy | F | injured | Jumpers knee |
How These Line-ups Were Picked
Flamengo’s projection draws on their last five matches and Fluminense’s on their last four, with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones when working out who is first choice. Any player confirmed injured or suspended has been removed from contention before the XI was built. This is our projection rather than confirmation of either team’s starting eleven, and it can change once the official team news is released closer to kickoff.
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FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Flamengo and Fluminense?
Agustín Rossi is projected to start in goal for Flamengo, having started all five matches used in this projection, while Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel is expected between the posts for Fluminense after starting all four matches used here.
What formation are Flamengo and Fluminense expected to use?
Both sides are projected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, the formation preferred by Flamengo’s Leonardo Jardim and Fluminense’s Marcão.
Who is unavailable for Flamengo vs Fluminense?
Flamengo are without Evertton Araújo, Ayrton Lucas and Giorgian de Arrascaeta through injury, plus Léo Ortiz, Guillermo Varela and Jorginho through suspension. Fluminense are missing Alisson, Germán Ezequiel Cano Recalde, Matheus Reis and John Kennedy, all through injury.
When do Flamengo play Fluminense, and where can I see the predicted lineups and team news?
Flamengo host Fluminense in the Brazilian Serie A on Sunday 11 October 2026, and this page sets out the predicted lineups and team news for both sides ahead of kickoff.