Wednesday , 11 November 2026

CR Flamengo vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2021
CR Flamengo
5 – 1
Full Time
São Paulo FC
Sun 25 Jul 2021 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 32' Welington
Y 40' Reinaldo
Rodrigo Caio 53' Y
Willian Arao 54' Y
Filipe Luis 62' Y
Y 84' Emiliano Rigoni
Y 85' Igor Vinicius
Y 90' Martin Nicolas Benitez

Overview

Match Preview

CR Flamengo vs São Paulo FC — Serie A .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 34 76
2 SE Palmeiras 34 73
3 Cruzeiro EC 34 60
4 Fluminense FC 34 57
5 CA Paranaense 34 54
6 EC Bahia 34 53
7 CA Mineiro 34 50
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 São Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 34 40
15 SC Internacional 34 38
16 EC Vitoria 34 38
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 34 37
18 Gremio FBPA 34 37
19 Clube do Remo 34 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

Head-to-Head

7
6
7
CR Flamengo 20 games · Avg 2.7 goals São Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-07-25 CR Flamengo 5–1 São Paulo FC 2021-02-26 São Paulo FC 2–1 CR Flamengo 2020-11-01 CR Flamengo 1–4 São Paulo FC 2019-09-28 CR Flamengo 0–0 São Paulo FC 2019-05-05 São Paulo FC 1–1 CR Flamengo

Recent Form

CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul São Paulo FC H 5–1 W
18 Jul EC Bahia A 5–0 W
11 Jul Chapecoense AF H 2–1 W
07 Jul CA Mineiro A 1–2 L
04 Jul Fluminense FC H 0–1 L
01 Jul Cuiabá EC A 2–0 W
São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul CR Flamengo A 1–5 L
17 Jul Fortaleza EC H 0–1 L
10 Jul EC Bahia H 1–0 W
08 Jul SC Internacional A 2–0 W
04 Jul RB Bragantino H 1–2 L
01 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–0 D

Season Stats

CR Flamengo São Paulo FC
#1 Position #10
76 Points 44
34 Played 34
23 / 7 / 4 W / D / L 12 / 8 / 14
71 Scored 39
29 Conceded 39
+42 GD +0
2.24 PPG 1.29
68% Win % 35%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
41% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
26% Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season

CR Flamengo are 1st (76 pts). São Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Flamengo
0-15
8/3
16-30
6/2
31-45
9/2
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/2
76+
12/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
São Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Flamengo
Pedro 20 G 7 A
Samuel Lino 12 G 9 A
Jorge Carrascal 7 G 9 A
Lucas Paqueta 7 G 1 A
Gonzalo Plata 4 G 3 A
São Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 10 G 2 A
Luciano 9 G 1 A
Artur Guimaraes 4 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. São Paulo FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' São Paulo FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tiago Volpi, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 20' CR Flamengo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. CR Flamengo must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 30' São Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 32' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Welington on 32 minutes.
  • 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 40' Reinaldo was booked on 40.
  • 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 48' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Robert Arboleda makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 53' Rodrigo Caio catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 53.
  • 54' Willian Arao was booked on 54.
  • 58' The supporters are chanting for Igor Gomes. He replaces Rodrigo Nestor on 58 minute.
  • 61' The supporters are chanting for Michael. He replaces Everton Ribeiro on 61 minute.
  • 62' A moment of madness from Filipe Luis on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
  • 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 70' Against the run of play, Bruno Henrique has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 73' Against the run of play, Bruno Henrique has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 76' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Gabriel Sara is replaced by Martin Nicolas Benitez on 76 minute.
  • 77' What a strike from Bruno Henrique! The score is 3-1.
  • 78' Bruno Henrique has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 78 minutes.
  • 81' Another change for CR Flamengo made on 81 minute. Giorgian De Arrascaeta leaves to be changed by Vitinho.
  • 82' It is a substitution in CR Flamengo team. Diego is replaced by Pedro on 82 minute.
  • 84' Emiliano Rigoni has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
  • 85' Igor Vinicius has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 85.
  • 86' Magnificent from Gustavo Henrique! That is 20 goals in 296 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 90' Another substitution for CR Flamengo to replace Filipe Luis by Rene on 90 minute.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Martin Nicolas Benitez on 90 minutes.
  • It finishes all square. CR Flamengo and São Paulo FC share the spoils 5-1.

Lineups

CR Flamengo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

São Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bruno Henrique 6
Luciano 4
Gabriel Barbosa 3
Jonathan Calleri 3
Luiz Araujo 2
Ferreira 2
Tche Tche 2
Michael 2

Head to Head

2021-07-25 CR Flamengo 5–1 São Paulo FC 2021-02-26 São Paulo FC 2–1 CR Flamengo 2020-11-01 CR Flamengo 1–4 São Paulo FC 2019-09-28 CR Flamengo 0–0 São Paulo FC 2019-05-05 São Paulo FC 1–1 CR Flamengo

CR Flamengo Form

2021-07-25 CR Flamengo 5–1 São Paulo FC W 2021-07-18 EC Bahia 0–5 CR Flamengo W 2021-07-11 CR Flamengo 2–1 Chapecoense AF W 2021-07-07 CA Mineiro 2–1 CR Flamengo L 2021-07-04 CR Flamengo 0–1 Fluminense FC L 2021-07-01 Cuiabá EC 0–2 CR Flamengo W

São Paulo FC Form

2021-07-25 CR Flamengo 5–1 São Paulo FC L 2021-07-17 São Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC L 2021-07-10 São Paulo FC 1–0 EC Bahia W 2021-07-08 SC Internacional 0–2 São Paulo FC W 2021-07-04 São Paulo FC 1–2 RB Bragantino L 2021-07-01 SC Corinthians Paulista 0–0 São Paulo FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.18 CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 61% + CR Flamengo to win 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo60% Draw22% São Paulo FC18%
Actual: CR Flamengo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
82%
Draw or São Paulo FC
40%
CR Flamengo or São Paulo FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo45% Draw40% São Paulo FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
8.5%
3 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.4%
4 – 1
3.8%
4 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push São Paulo FC covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 19% 60%
-1.5 40% — 60%
-1 40% 22% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.