Fluminense hosts Internacional at Maracanã in Brasileirão round 33

Fluminense faces Internacional at the Maracanã on Wednesday, 28 October, in round 33 of the Brasileirão. Fluminense (51 points, 5th place) seeks to recover from recent defeat and stay in Libertadores contention, while Internacional (35 points, 16th place) aims to gain ground in the relegation battle following a 3–0 win over Botafogo.

Quick Facts

33rd round of Campeonato Brasileiro
Fluminense hosts Internacional
Internacional defeated Botafogo 3–0
Fluminense lost to Chapecoense 2–1
Ten matches scheduled across the round

The 33rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro begins on Wednesday, 28 October, with Fluminense hosting Internacional at the Maracanã stadium at 19:30 (Brasília time). The match will be broadcast on multiple channels including GE TV, Record, Premiere, and via Radio Gaúcha.

Fluminense, currently in fifth place with 51 points, seeks to recover from a 2–1 defeat to Chapecoense and remain in contention for a CONMEBOL Libertadores spot. The team will be reinforced by the return of Thiago Silva and Savarino, who were suspended in the previous match. Internacional, holding 35 points and occupying 16th place, arrives on a positive note following a 3–0 victory over Botafogo on Saturday, with goals from Matheus Bahia, Juninho, and Bernabei. The Colorado will also benefit from the return of Villagra, Vitinho, and Gabriel Mercado after serving automatic suspension.

The round involves ten matches across Wednesday through Saturday, affecting the title race, Libertadores qualification, and relegation battle. At the top of the standings, Flamengo leads with 70 points, while Palmeiras sits second with 69 points—a substantial 16-point gap over third-placed Cruzeiro. In the relegation zone, Grêmio, Corinthians, Remo, and Chapecoense currently occupy the danger spots.

Other notable fixtures in the round include Bragantino hosting Chapecoense, Santos versus Palmeiras, Bahia against São Paulo at Fonte Nova, Remo receiving Botafogo in Belém, Atlético-MG facing Cruzeiro, Vasco hosting Flamengo, Grêmio meeting Athletico-PR, and Corinthians playing Mirassol on Friday. Media analysts registered strong consensus predictions, with Fluminense and Bragantino viewed as clear favourites in their respective matches.

In the first round of the season, Internacional defeated Fluminense 2–0 at Beira-Rio, with goals from Bernabei and Alerrandro. The all-time record between the clubs stands at 85 meetings: 33 victories for Internacional, 26 draws, and 26 wins for Fluminense. The referee for Wednesday's match is Lucas Casagrande (PR), with VAR overseen by Heber Roberto Lopes (SC).

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#Campeonato Brasileiro #Maracanã #Fluminense #Libertadores qualification #relegation battle #Brazilian football #Internacional #Round 33 #Serie A

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Why This Matters

Fluminense (51 pts, 5th) and Internacional (35 pts, 16th) occupy vastly different league positions with distinct stakes: Fluminense must maintain top-4 standing for CONMEBOL Libertadores qualification after a recent 2–1 defeat, while Internacional aims to climb out of the relegation zone (currently occupying 16th place, 4 points above danger). The 33rd round involves ten matches affecting the title race between leaders Flamengo (70 pts) and Palmeiras (69 pts), the Libertadores four-team contest, and the four-team relegation battle. Match outcomes directly influence team trajectories toward season-end classifications and corresponding continental or domestic consequences.

Timeline & Sources

Oct 24, 2026

Wire

Internacional defeats Botafogo 3–0 at Beira-Rio; Fluminense loses to Chapecoense 2–1 at Arena Condá

Oct 26, 2026

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Internacional squad retrains at CT Parque Gigante under Eduardo Baptista

Oct 28, 2026

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Fluminense vs Internacional kickoff at Maracanã