Clinical finishing helps Fluminense edge past Vitória at Barradão | OneFootball

Fluminense overcame Vitória by 1 to 0 this Saturday (20), at Barradão, for the 24th round of the Brasileirão 2025. Despite being pressured and having fewer shots, the Carioca Tricolor was more efficient, capitalized on one of the few opportunities created, and secured three important points away from home.

Vitória had more chances

Playing in front of their fans, Vitória sought the attack and shot 17 times, against only 11 from Fluminense. The Bahia team created two great chances and had an xG (expected goals index) of 1.22, much higher than the opponent (0.70). However, they stumbled on a lack of precision and good saves by the Tricolor goalkeeper.

Fluminense was more precise in the final third

Even with less offensive volume, Flu showed greater efficiency in play construction. There were 374 accurate passes against 302 from Vitória, in addition to an 81% pass accuracy in the final third, a number higher than the rival (77%). This precision was crucial to turning few advances into a decisive goal.

Tricolor defense stood out

The defensive system of Fluminense was also decisive. The team won 44% of tackles and 52% of duels, showing more solidity. Additionally, the Tricolor goalkeeper made 4 important saves, compared to 3 by the red-black goalkeeper.

Scrappy game

The match was marked by intense physical contest: there were 31 fouls in total (17 from Vitória and 14 from Flu), as well as six yellow cards and two red cards – one for each side. Vitória also had an advantage in corners (10 to 6) but couldn't convert it into a goal.

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