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CR Flamengo vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
CR Flamengo
1 – 4
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Sun 1 Nov 2020 · 19:00 UTC Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho HT 45+5' · FT 45+7'
Mauricio Isla 15' Y
Y 29' Tiago Volpi
Y 29' Diego
Joao Gomes 35' Y
Y 79' Dani Alves
Gerson 79' Y
Gustavo Henrique 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

CR Flamengo vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho.

Match Details

  • Referee Caio Max Augusto Vieira
  • Referee Jean Marcio dos Santos
  • Referee Vinicius Melo de Lima
  • Referee Pablo Ramon Goncalves Pinheiro
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

Head-to-Head

7
5
7
CR Flamengo 19 games · Avg 2.7 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-11-01 CR Flamengo 1–4 Sao Paulo FC 2019-09-28 CR Flamengo 0–0 Sao Paulo FC 2019-05-05 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 CR Flamengo 2018-11-04 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 CR Flamengo 2018-07-19 CR Flamengo 0–1 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Nov Sao Paulo FC H 1–4 L
25 Oct SC Internacional A 2–2 D
18 Oct SC Corinthians Paulista A 5–1 W
15 Oct RB Bragantino H 1–1 D
13 Oct Goiás EC H 2–1 W
10 Oct CR Vasco da Gama A 2–1 W
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Nov CR Flamengo A 4–1 W
18 Oct Grêmio FBPA H 0–0 D
10 Oct SE Palmeiras A 2–0 W
07 Oct AC Goianiense H 3–0 W
04 Oct Coritiba FBC A 1–1 D
26 Sep SC Internacional A 1–1 D

Season Stats

CR Flamengo Sao Paulo FC
#2 Position #8
34 Points 25
17 Played 18
10 / 4 / 3 W / D / L 7 / 4 / 7
31 Scored 23
16 Conceded 20
+15 GD +3
2.00 PPG 1.39
59% Win % 39%

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
41% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
28% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

CR Flamengo are 2nd (34 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Flamengo
Pedro 10 G 4 A
Samuel Lino 4 G 6 A
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 3 G 1 A
Lucas Paqueta 3 G
Sao Paulo FC
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho. CR Flamengo are looking to make home advantage count against Sao Paulo FC.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Sao Paulo FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 6' Goal! Pedro scores his 103 goal in 386 matches.
  • 11' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Mauricio Isla was booked on 15.
  • 17' Tche Tche does the damage! The net is bulging and Sao Paulo FC surge ahead!
  • 22' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CR Flamengo and Sao Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 27' Brazil international Diego has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 29' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tiago Volpi on 29.
  • 34' Tiago Volpi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 35' The referee has no hesitation. Joao Gomes is booked for CR Flamengo — Yellow card on 35.
  • 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. CR Flamengo must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
  • 46' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Brenner makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 51' Dani Alves has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 520 appearances.
  • 56' Sao Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 59' What a moment for Reinaldo! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 64' The 27-year-old Igor Gomes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 66' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Vitor comes on to replace Igor Gomes.
  • 71' A quiet spell here at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho. CR Flamengo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 73' It is a substitution in CR Flamengo team. Vitinho is replaced by Michael on 73 minute.
  • 78' CR Flamengo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sao Paulo FC backline.
  • 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dani Alves on 79.
  • 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gustavo Henrique on 81 minutes.
  • 82' Magnificent from Luciano! That is 63 goals in 386 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Reinaldo as he leaves the pitch. Leo steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 85' CR Flamengo ring the changes. Natan has done his job and it is now time for Leo Pereira to step up.
  • 90' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — Brenner exits the field as Pablo Felipe enters on 90.
  • CR Flamengo will have plenty to reflect on. Sao Paulo FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

CR Flamengo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Domenec Torrent

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bruno Henrique 6
Luciano 4
Gabriel Barbosa 3
Tche Tche 2
Michael 2
Pedro 2
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 2
Jonathan Calleri 2

Head to Head

2020-11-01 CR Flamengo 1–4 Sao Paulo FC 2019-09-28 CR Flamengo 0–0 Sao Paulo FC 2019-05-05 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 CR Flamengo 2018-11-04 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 CR Flamengo 2018-07-19 CR Flamengo 0–1 Sao Paulo FC

CR Flamengo Form

2020-11-01 CR Flamengo 1–4 Sao Paulo FC L 2020-10-25 SC Internacional 2–2 CR Flamengo D 2020-10-18 SC Corinthians Paulista 1–5 CR Flamengo W 2020-10-15 CR Flamengo 1–1 RB Bragantino D 2020-10-13 CR Flamengo 2–1 Goiás EC W 2020-10-10 CR Vasco da Gama 1–2 CR Flamengo W

Sao Paulo FC Form

2020-11-01 CR Flamengo 1–4 Sao Paulo FC W 2020-10-18 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Grêmio FBPA D 2020-10-10 SE Palmeiras 0–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2020-10-07 Sao Paulo FC 3–0 AC Goianiense W 2020-10-04 Coritiba FBC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D 2020-09-26 SC Internacional 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.35 CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: CR Flamengo or Sao Paulo FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo33% Draw28% Sao Paulo FC39%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
61%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
67%
CR Flamengo or Sao Paulo FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo25% Draw45% Sao Paulo FC30%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–4 not predicted
1 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.5%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 0
7.5%
1 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 18% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 20% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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