CR Flamengo vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Flamengo vs São Paulo FC — Serie A .
- CR Flamengo 34 games · 76 pts (2026/26)
- São Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | São Paulo FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | AC Goianiense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Dec | AC Goianiense | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Dec | Santos FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Dec | SC Recife | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Nov | Ceará SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | CR Flamengo | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | CA Paranaense | H | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | América FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Dec | EC Juventude | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Dec | Gremio FBPA | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Nov | SC Recife | H | 2–0 | W |
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)
H2H (20 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
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' Welcome to that hosts another battle between CR Flamengo and Sao Paulo FC.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CR Flamengo and Sao Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Sao Paulo FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 15' Sao Paulo FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 17' Rafinha picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 22' Sao Paulo FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 24' That is a Yellow card for Sao Paulo FC. Pablo Maia will be fuming at that decision.
- 25' Gabriel Barbosa doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 30' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CR Flamengo needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Diego argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 41' A goal from the Argentina international Jonathan Calleri! He fires home on 41 to make it 1-1!
- 45' Poor challenge from Joao Gomes. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' The crowd applauds Pablo Maia as he leaves the pitch. Gabriel Sara steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' It is a cagey affair so far. CR Flamengo in their trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact .
- 61' It’s high time Paulo Sousa made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 62' Another substitution for Sao Paulo FC to replace Eder by Nikao on 62 minute.
- 64' Another substitution for CR Flamengo to replace Rodinei by Marinho on 64 minute.
- 69' What a strike from Mauricio Isla! The score is 2-1.
- 72' Giorgian De Arrascaeta is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the .
- 75' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Welington departs to be replaced by Reinaldo.
- 76' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Anderson Lima.
- 76' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Rafinha has done his job and it is now time for Reinaldo to step up.
- 77' Everton Ribeiro makes way for Matheus Franca at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Flamengo.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Reinaldo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 85' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 86' Pedro gets the nod from CR Flamengo. He replaces Gabriel Barbosa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Andreas Pereira. He replaces Giorgian De Arrascaeta on 87 minute.
- 90' Leo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- Full Time. CR Flamengo beats Sao Paulo FC
Lineups
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 22
- 5
- 7
- 23
- 8
- 16
-
9
Gabriel Barbosa ↓ Pedro 86'
- 35
-
13
Lazaro ↓ Mauricio Isla 64'
- 45
Bench
-
44
Mauricio Isla ↑ 64'
-
31
Marinho ↑ 64'
- 1
- 10
-
21
Pedro ↑ 86'
- 4
-
18
Andreas Pereira ↑ 87'
- 20
- 33
-
42
Matheus Franca ↑ 77'
Coach
Paulo Sousa
São Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Alisson ↓ Anderson Lima 75'
- 16
- 93
- 26
- 13
- 9
- 23
- 25
- 4
-
34
Welington ↓ Igor Vinicius 75'
-
29
Pablo Maia ↓ Gabriel Sara 46'
Bench
-
10
Nikao ↑ 62'
- 5
-
6
Reinaldo ↑ 76'
-
2
Igor Vinicius ↑ 75'
- 7
- 22
-
28
Anderson Lima ↑ 75'
- 88
- 1
-
21
Gabriel Sara ↑ 46'
- 11
- 20
Coach
Rogério Ceni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Henrique | 6 |
| Luciano | 4 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 3 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 3 |
| Luiz Araujo | 2 |
| Ferreira | 2 |
| Tche Tche | 2 |
| Michael | 2 |
Head to Head
CR Flamengo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.32
CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
CR Flamengo to win 64% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Flamengo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
CR Flamengo or Draw
85%
Draw or São Paulo FC
36%
CR Flamengo or São Paulo FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.9%
3 – 0
8%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
5.5%
4 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo
| Handicap | CR Flamengo covers | Push | São Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -1.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| -1 | 45% | 22% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.