São Paulo fever as Fluminense seek a turning point | OneFootball

Fluminense head into Sunday’s meeting with São Paulo at MorumBIS in the 17th round of the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro with keen anticipation despite a challenging spell, according to Arquibancada Tricolor. The fixture is set for 16:00 local time and will be broadcast on Globo and Premiere, with pre-match coverage on YouTube from 13:00.

Fan analyst Vitor Costa weighed in on the Rio club’s current situation and their hopes for the clash in São Paulo. He acknowledged the difficulties Fluminense have faced in the campaign so far but emphasized the team’s determination to use this high-profile encounter as an opportunity to stabilize their season.

Meanwhile, São Paulo supporters have responded to the fixture with notable enthusiasm. Journalist Gabriel Sá from Arquibancada Tricolor reported that by Friday afternoon, over 20,000 tickets had already been sold for the match, even before accounting for premium seating and boxes. The number is expected to rise further as matchday approaches, reflecting the enduring appeal of this contest.

Fluminense, after a run of inconsistent results, see the trip to MorumBIS as both a challenge and a potential turning point. While Costa highlighted the team's ongoing need to address on-pitch issues, he also pointed out that performances in big matches can sometimes help rally squads back to form. Attention will be on how Fluminense manage the tactical and psychological demands of playing away at one of the league’s most difficult venues.

São Paulo, for their part, approach the fixture on the back of improved league form and growing home support. The home side will be looking to leverage their momentum and the energy of a large crowd, aiming to press their advantage in front of their own fans.

With many tickets already claimed and both teams intent on making a statement, the match sets up as a significant date for both clubs in the middle third of the season, as Fluminense and São Paulo each pursue their respective objectives in the Brasileiro.

(Sources: Arquibancada Tricolor)

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