📋 Fluminense v Bahia: line-ups in for 5th place decider | OneFootball

It's a more than decisive Sunday for Fluminense and Bahia.

They will face each other starting at 4 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã.

A match valid for the 38th and final round of Brasileirão-2025.

And it determines the fifth place in the competition. 

Standings Situation 📊

The Carioca Tricolor currently holds that position with 61 points.

And is securing the last direct spot in the group stage of Libertadores-2026 via Brasileirão.

Bahia is right behind (60). Followed by Botafogo (60 and one less victory).

Whoever wins at Maracanã achieves this goal.

A draw serves the Carioca team as long as Alvinegro does not defeat Fortaleza at Nilton Santos.

Fluminense 🇭🇺

Zubeldía's team's trump card is in its great moment.

Fluminense has won all eight home games under the Argentine coach. Scored 17 goals and conceded only one.

And boasts a six-game unbeaten streak overall.

It can still claim the symbolic title of the second round of Brasileirão.

Flamengo (36) and Mirassol (35) have already played. Palmeiras and Flu have 34 points, with the Alviverde having an advantage due to a higher goal difference (21 against 11). 

Securing the direct spot in the Libertadores before the Copa do Brasil semifinals is seen as crucial.

 Zubeldía has Canobbio back (he was suspended) and Thiago Silva (rested in the last round).

Bahia ⚪🔵🔴

Rogério Ceni's team is trying to end its four-month (or nine-game) winless streak away from home.

Qualifying for the group stage will be crucial for planning a season that will have Brasileirão starting in January.

Jean Lucas returns after serving a suspension.

Photo: Reproduction/Fluminense 

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