Vasco v Fluminense: probable line-ups, referee and where to watch | OneFootball

Fluminense takes the field at 6 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday at Nilton Santos Stadium to face Vasco in the first leg of the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca. Riding the momentum of winning the Taça Guanabara, which rewards the best campaign of the first round, the Tricolor aims to gain an advantage in the clash that secures a spot in the state final.The team led by Luis Zubeldía is enjoying a great moment this season. Last Monday, even with a mixed squad, they defeated Bangu 3-1 and secured their place in the semifinals. The result also matched a historic record from the 1940s: 16 consecutive home victories.In 2026, Flu has played ten matches, with eight wins, one draw, and only one loss. This performance gives the club the best record among Série A teams at the start of the season. For this Sunday’s match, Zubeldía is expected to bring back all the starters. Samuel Xavier, Lucho Acosta, and Serna, who started on the bench against Bangu, are likely to reclaim their positions. Meanwhile, striker Cano, who has recovered from knee arthroscopy, has returned to training but is not expected to be included due to the synthetic turf at Nilton Santos.

Probable lineup: Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Freytes, Jemmes, and Renê; Bernal, Martinelli, and Lucho Acosta; Canobbio, Serna, and John Kennedy.The second leg will be next Sunday at Maracanã. Whoever advances will be in the final of the Campeonato Carioca.

Where to watch

TV Globo, Sportv, and Premiere

Refereeing

Referee: Jodis Nascimento de SouzaAssistant 1: Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique CorrêaAssistant 2: Carlos Henrique Alves de Lima Filho4th official: Carlos Tadeu Ferreira de CastroVAR: Carlos Eduardo Nunes Braga

Photo: Marcelo Gonçalves/FFC

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