Fluminense vs Juventude: Serie A Showdown – Full Match Preview and Predictions

Welcome to Extratips! Get ready for Fluminense vs Juventude on October 17, 2025, Serie A Betano. The match kicks off at 00:30 in Brazil.

Both teams face their opening game, looking to set the tone for the new season. Fluminense plays at home, seeking to build on their strong finish last year. Meanwhile, Juventude arrives aiming to surprise fans and start with points.

The top odds from BET365 show Fluminense as clear favorites (Home: 1.44), a draw at 4.33, and Juventude’s away win at 7.00. This means experts expect Fluminense to control the match, but Serie A always brings surprises.

Last season, both teams ended mid-table and have zero points today, meaning plenty of motivation. Recent head-to-heads show tight battles: Juventude 2-1 Fluminense last September, 2-2 draw in August, Juventude 3-2 Fluminense earlier in the Cup, and a 1-1 draw last June. Fluminense won big, 4-0, in 2022 but Juventude has the edge, winning 3 of the last 5.

Fluminense’s last 5 home games: 5 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses—stellar record. Juventude’s last 5 away: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses—struggling on the road.

Fluminense’s top strengths: home form, creative attack, depth. Weaknesses: key injuries (Fuentes, Nonato, Ignacio), and sometimes shaky defense. Juventude’s strengths: resilient midfield, counter-attacks, fighting spirit. Weaknesses: away form, lack of finishing, defensive lapses.

Key factors for this match: Fluminense’s injuries, Youthful energy from Juventude, and early-season motivation for both teams.

Watch out for these storylines: Fluminense’s unbeaten home streak, Juventude’s hunt for redemption, and how injuries impact tactics.

Expect plenty of action as Fluminense looks sharp at home. Juventude must break their away curse. Bet smart with BET365’s odds—it’s all in play.