Nova Iguaçu v Fluminense: probable line-ups and where to watch | OneFootball

The Fluminense returns to the field for the third round of the Campeonato Carioca this Thursday, against Nova Iguaçu, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Luso-Brasileiro Stadium.

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Where to Watch

The game will be broadcasted by Premiere.

Team Status

The assistant Max Cuberas plans to maintain the formation that started the Carioca, without the main players. Forward John Kennedy, with an ankle sprain, is expected to be replaced by Lelê. With three points, Fluminense is fourth in Group A. 

Meanwhile, Nova Iguaçu has not lost in the State Championship and managed a draw against Vasco in the last round, at São Januário. With four points, the team started the round leading Group B. 

Probable Lineups

NOVA IGUAÇU: Mota; Yan Silva, Sidão, Davi, and Wender; Jorge Pedra, Léo Rafael, Rickelme, and Lucas Cruz; Xandinho and Vinícius Charopem Coach: Carlos Vitor

FLUMINENSE: Vitor Eudes; Julio Fidelis, Jemmes, Igor Rabello, and Guilherme Arana; Wallace Davi, Otávio, and Lezcano; Matheus Reis, Riquelme Felipe, and Lelê Coach: Max Cuberas

Refereeing

Referee: Lucas Neves Borja de Almeida Assistants: Carlos Henrique Alves de Lima Filho and Naiara Mendes Tavares VAR: Philip George Bennet

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Match Details

Match: Nova Iguaçu vs. Fluminense Competition: Campeonato Carioca – 3rd round Location: Luso-Brasileiro Stadium Date and Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) Referee: Lucas Neves Borja de Almeida Assistants: Carlos Henrique Alves de Lima Filho and Naiara Mendes Tavares VAR: Philip George Bennet Broadcast: Premiere

*With content from Gazeta Press

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