Does Oscar play today? Where to watch Fluminense x São Paulo at 8:30 pm for the Brasileirão

The clash between Fluminense and

Tricolor from Rio, led by Luis Zubeldía, seeks to consolidate its position in the table with a positive result at home. Já the São Paulo team, under Hernán Crespo, faces a reunion with the former coach and a series of absences that complicate plans.

• Date and time: 11/27/2025, at 8:30 pm (Brasília time)
• Location: Estádio of Maracanã, Rio of Janeiro
• Competition: 36th round of Brasileirão 2025
• Broadcast: sportv and Premiere

One of the negative highlights for São Paulo is the absence of Oscar, the midfielder who is not in the likely lineup and remains out for health reasons. The confirmed lineup has not yet been released, but the player remains at rest after recent episodes.

Where to watch live and online options

The sportv and Premiere channels guarantee live broadcasting of the game for the entire Brasil. Subscribers can tune in via cable or satellite TV, with exclusive narration and real-time analysis.

For those who prefer streaming, Premiere Play offers the game in high definition via an app or website. The platform includes interactive chat and replays of key moves during the match.

ge.globo covers the event with complete Tempo Real, including live statistics, updated lineups and goal videos. Outros portals such as UOL Esporte and Globo Esporte also provide minute-by-minute updates.

• sportv: Canal main for broadcast open to subscribers
• Premiere: Pay-per-view with multiple cameras and close-ups
• Applications: Disponíveis for iOS, Android and smart TVs
• Alternatives: Canais club officials on YouTube to warm up

Coverage extends to radio stations such as Rádio Globo and CBN, which transmit audio to regions without access to closed TV.

Fluminense probable lineup with returns

Luis Zubeldía adjusts the team with the return of key players absent in the last game. Thiago Silva returns to defense after taking precautions on Allianz Parque’s synthetic turf, strengthening the defense.

Renê returns to the left side after serving an automatic suspension. Lucho Acosta, spared due to load control, integrates the midfield alongside Martinelli and Hércules.

The attack continues with speed on the ends, betting on Serna and Canobbio to supply Everaldo. The formation must prioritize possession of the ball and quick transitions.

• Fabio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes and Renê
• Martinelli, Hércules and Lucho Acosta
• Serna, Canobbio and Everaldo

Embezzlement persists with Germán Cano and Manoel in the medical department. Vários players hang cards, demanding caution to avoid further losses in the final rounds.

Situation of Oscar in São Paulo and confirmed absence

Oscar, the 34-year-old midfielder signed in December 2024, is not part of the squad for today’s game. The player remains at rest after being discharged from hospital on November 16, due to vasovagal syncope diagnosed during routine examinations.

The episode occurred on November 11, when the athlete passed out in the São Paulo CT, presenting cardiac changes. Internado in Einstein Hospital Israelita, underwent catheterization, resonance and other tests, which confirmed the condition as a transient loss of consciousness.

The club chose not to set a deadline for return, prioritizing the athlete’s health. Familiares are pushing for retirement, and the scenario is uncertain, with a contract in force until 2027. Oscar played just 21 games this season, with two goals and five assists.

The confirmed lineup for São Paulo should be announced an hour before kickoff, but the absence of Oscar is already certain. The team deals with a missing squad, complicating Hernán Crespo’s strategies.

Probable lineup for São Paulo without Oscar

Hernán Crespo deals with a reduced squad for the duel at Rio. Suspensões of Rafael and

Ferreira remains doubtful due to edema in his left thigh, which could give way to Rigoni in the attack. Pablo Maia anchors the middle, with Bobadilla and Marcos Antônio in creation.

Patryck occupies the tip, while Tapia looks for goals in the reference. The formation aims for defensive balance, given the sequence of absences.

• Young; Ferraresi, Rafael Tolói and Alan Franco
• Maik, Pablo Maia, Bobadilla and Patryck
• Marcos Antônio (Luiz Gustavo), Rigoni and Tapia

In addition to Oscar, Luciano, Arboleda, Wendell, Calleri and others are injured. Pendurados like Bobadilla and Rodriguinho add tension to the game.

History of clashes between the tricolors

The duels between Fluminense and São Paulo total 108 historic matches, with 47 victories for the São Paulo team and 37 for the Rio team, in addition to 24 draws. Balance marks the last few years.

In the first round of Brasileirão 2025, São Paulo won 3-1 over Morumbi. No Maracanã, Fluminense dominates, with 27 victories in 49 games.

Recent clashes show an average of 2.4 goals per match. The last meeting at Rio ended 2-0 for Flu in 2024.

• Fluminense wins at Maracanã: 27
• Stadium draws: 11
• Last 5 games overall: 2 wins Flu, 2 São Paulo, 1 draw
• Total goals in duels: more than 250 in 108 matches

Recent form and results from recent games

Fluminense shows solidity in the final stretch, undefeated for four rounds in Brasileirão. Enfrentou rivals from the G-4, adding victories over Mirassol and Flamengo, and draws with Cruzeiro and Palmeiras.

With 55 points in seventh place, a draw is enough for a place in Libertadores 2026. The defense has conceded just three goals in the last five matches.

São Paulo broke their fast with 2-1 over Juventude in Vila Belmiro. Antes, accumulated three defeats and a draw in the previous five games.

• Last 5 of Fluminense: V 2-1 Mirassol, E 1-1 Cruzeiro, E 0-0 Palmeiras, V 2-0
• Last 5 of São Paulo: V 2-1 Juventude, D 0-2 Atlético-MG, E 1-1 Botafogo, D 1-3

Refereeing and central whistle rules

Lucas Paulo Torezin, from Paraná, commands the whistle at Maracanã. The referee records an average of 4.8 yellow cards per game this season, with six red cards in 28 matches.

Guilherme Dias Camilo, from Minas Gerais, acts as assistant 1. Andrey Luiz from Freitas, also from Paraná, covers the opposite side.

Denis from Silva Ribeiro Serafim, from Alagoas, is the fourth referee. No VAR, Daniel Nobre Bins, gaucho, supervises the reviews.

• Main referee: Lucas Paulo Torezin (PR)
• Assistant 1: Guilherme Dias Camilo (MG)
• Assistant 2: Andrey Luiz of Freitas (PR)
• Fourth referee: Denis from Silva Ribeiro Serafim (AL)
• VAR: Daniel Nobre Bins (RS)

Weather conditions at Maracanã

The weather favors the show at Rio of Janeiro. Às 8:30 pm, the temperature is around 26°C, with partially cloudy skies and humidity of 72%.

There are no signs of precipitation for game time. Ventos light from the south, at 10 km/h, does not interfere with the lawn.

The Maracanã received recent maintenance in the field, ensuring ideal conditions. The maximum capacity is 78 thousand, with an estimated audience of 55 thousand fans.

Predictions and tactical keys for the confrontation

Experts see Fluminense as a slight favorite, with odds of R$2.10 for a home win. The draw pays R$3.40, while the São Paulo pays R$3.60.

Over 2.5 goals has a quote of 1.90, reflecting the offensive potential. The duel in midfield, between Lucho Acosta and Pablo Maia, sets the rhythm.

Predicted score: 2 to 1 for Flu. Fique pay attention to Canobbio on the right side and Rigoni in the infiltration.

• Favorite: Fluminense (55% chance)
• Over 2.5 goals: Provável (52%)
• Decisive players: Lucho Acosta (Flu), Pablo Maia (SP)
• Average corners: 9.5 per game

Tickets available and atmosphere in the stadium

Tickets for the southern sector cost R$60 full price and R$30 half price. The north, for visitors, costs R$80 and R$40.

Special chairs at Maracanã Mais are worth R$250. Vendas online through the Fluminense website sells out quickly, with doors opening at 6:30 pm.

Organized fans prepare mosaics and songs. The tricolor rivalry promises tension, with reinforced security in the surrounding area.