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CR Flamengo vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2022 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2022
CR Flamengo
3 – 1
Full Time
São Paulo FC
Sun 17 Apr 2022 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 17' Rafinha
Gabriel Barbosa 17' Y
Y 24' Pablo Maia
Y 36' Diego
Joao Gomes 45' Y
Y 76' Anderson Lima
Y 80' Reinaldo
Y 90' Leo

Overview

Match Preview

CR Flamengo vs São Paulo FC — Serie A .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 São Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

7
6
7
CR Flamengo 20 games · Avg 2.7 goals São Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-04-17 CR Flamengo 3–1 São Paulo FC 2021-11-14 São Paulo FC 0–4 CR Flamengo 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

Recent Form

CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr CR Flamengo A 1–3 L
10 Apr CA Paranaense H 4–0 W
10 Dec America 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 #11
60 Points 36
28 Played 27
18 / 6 / 4 W / D / L 10 / 6 / 11
55 Scored 32
23 Conceded 30
+32 GD +2
2.14 PPG 1.33
64% Win % 37%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
26% Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season

CR Flamengo are 1st (60 pts). São Paulo FC are 11th (36 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Flamengo
0-15
7/1
16-30
4/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
7/4
61-75
6/1
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
São Paulo FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
–/9
61-75
5/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Flamengo
Pedro 16 G 6 A
Samuel Lino 9 G 7 A
Jorge Carrascal 5 G 7 A
Lucas Paqueta 5 G
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 3 G 1 A
São Paulo FC
Luciano 8 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 8 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' Anderson Lima is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CR Flamengo tonight.
  • 15' Rodrigo Nestor has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 378 appearances.
  • 17' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Rafinha.
  • 22' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Gabriel Barbosa suffering a number of foals already.
  • 24' The referee calls foul for Pablo Maia. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 25' Goal! Gabriel Barbosa scores his 126 goal in 291 matches.
  • 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 35' CR Flamengo started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
  • 36' Sao Paulo FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 36.
  • 41' What a strike from Jonathan Calleri! The score is 1-1.
  • 45' Joao Gomes is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
  • 46' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gabriel Sara is hanging Pablo Maia on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 61' Reinaldo, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 62' Nikao is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eder at the 62 minute mark.
  • 64' Another change for CR Flamengo made on 64 minute. Rodinei leaves to be changed by Marinho.
  • 69' GOAL! Mauricio Isla fires home to make it 2-1!
  • 72' Magnificent from Giorgian De Arrascaeta! That is 67 goals in 258 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 75' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Welington is withdrawn and Reinaldo gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Anderson Lima was booked on 76.
  • 76' Reinaldo gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Rafinha and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 77' A tactical swap from CR Flamengo — Matheus Franca on, Everton Ribeiro off on 77 minutes.
  • 80' Controversy at the stadium! Reinaldo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 85' CR Flamengo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sao Paulo FC backline.
  • 86' Another substitution for CR Flamengo to replace Gabriel Barbosa by Pedro on 86 minute.
  • 87' The CR Flamengo manager makes a substitution. Giorgian De Arrascaeta departs to be replaced by Andreas Pereira.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Leo.
  • CR Flamengo celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

CR Flamengo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paulo Sousa

São Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogério Ceni

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2022-04-17 CR Flamengo 3–1 São Paulo FC 2021-11-14 São Paulo FC 0–4 CR Flamengo 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

CR Flamengo Form

2022-04-17 CR Flamengo 3–1 São Paulo FC W 2022-04-09 AC Goianiense 1–1 CR Flamengo D 2021-12-10 AC Goianiense 2–0 CR Flamengo L 2021-12-06 CR Flamengo 0–1 Santos FC L 2021-12-03 SC Recife 1–1 CR Flamengo D 2021-11-30 CR Flamengo 2–1 Ceará SC W

São Paulo FC Form

2022-04-17 CR Flamengo 3–1 São Paulo FC L 2022-04-10 São Paulo FC 4–0 CA Paranaense W 2021-12-10 America FC 2–0 São Paulo FC L 2021-12-06 São Paulo FC 3–1 EC Juventude W 2021-12-02 Gremio FBPA 3–0 São Paulo FC L 2021-11-28 São Paulo FC 2–0 SC Recife W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.23 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 63% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo63% Draw21% São Paulo FC16%
Actual: CR Flamengo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
84%
Draw or São Paulo FC
37%
CR Flamengo or São Paulo FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo48% Draw40% São Paulo FC12%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.8%
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
9.3%
3 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
5.9%
4 – 0
4.3%
2 – 2
4.2%
4 – 1
4%
1 – 2
3.8%
0 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push São Paulo FC covers
-2.5 24% — 76%
-2 24% 20% 57%
-1.5 43% — 57%
-1 43% 23% 34%
-0.5 66% — 34%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 9% 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
12% ✓

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