In midfield, Thiago Santos is expected to anchor the trio, with Nonato and Matheus Martinelli offering more offensive thrust.
Everaldo is set to lead the line, flanked by Jhon Arias and Kevin Serna on the wings.
As for Dortmund, they are expected to deploy Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton, and Ramy Bensebaini in a back three, as Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck remain sidelined due to injury.
Following their usual setup from the 2024–25 season, Felix Nmecha and Marcel Sabitzer are expected to form the double pivot in midfield.
Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi will likely play just behind Serhou Guirassy, who leads the attack.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Fluminense (4–3–3):
Fabio; Xavier, Silva, Freytes, Rene; Nonato, Santos, Martinelli; Arias, Everaldo, Serna
Borussia Dortmund (3–4–2–1):
Kobel; Süle, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy
