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

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2021
CR Flamengo
5 – 1
Full Time
Sao 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 Sao Paulo FC — Serie A .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 23 34
6 Cruzeiro EC 22 33
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 SC Corinthians Paulista 22 32
9 Coritiba FBC 23 31
10 Botafogo FR 21 30
11 CA Mineiro 21 29
12 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
13 EC Vitoria 22 26
14 Gremio FBPA 21 25
15 SC Internacional 22 23
16 Mirassol FC 21 23
17 Santos FC 21 22
18 CR Vasco da Gama 21 22
19 Clube do Remo 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 22 11

Head-to-Head

7
6
7
CR Flamengo 20 games · Avg 2.7 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-07-25 CR Flamengo 5–1 Sao Paulo FC 2021-02-26 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 CR Flamengo 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

Recent Form

CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul Sao 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 Cuiaba EC A 2–0 W
Sao 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 Sao Paulo FC
#2 Position #12
42 Points 27
21 Played 22
12 / 6 / 3 W / D / L 7 / 6 / 9
39 Scored 27
18 Conceded 26
+21 GD +1
2.00 PPG 1.23
57% Win % 32%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
23% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

CR Flamengo are 2nd (42 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 12th (27 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Flamengo
0-15
4/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/1
76+
6/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/8
61-75
3/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Flamengo
Pedro 12 G 5 A
Samuel Lino 5 G 7 A
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 3 G 1 A
Lucas Paqueta 3 G
Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 7 G 1 A
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at . CR Flamengo are looking to make home advantage count against Sao Paulo FC.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' Gustavo Henrique needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 20' The travelling Sao Paulo FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 30' 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.
  • 32' That is a Yellow card for Sao Paulo FC. Welington will be fuming at that decision.
  • 37' Brazil international Bruno Henrique has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 3 assists in the Array this season.
  • 40' A moment of madness from Reinaldo on 40 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Renato Gaucho might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 48' The deadlock is broken! Robert Arboleda gets on the scoresheet on 48 minutes.
  • 53' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Rodrigo Caio on 53 minutes.
  • 54' Poor challenge from Willian Arao. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 58' Igor Gomes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rodrigo Nestor at the 58 minute mark.
  • 61' Fresh legs for CR Flamengo! Michael comes on to replace Everton Ribeiro.
  • 62' It’s a booking for CR Flamengo player. Filipe Luis gets a Yellow card.
  • 67' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 70' Magnificent from Bruno Henrique! That is 70 goals in 286 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 73' What a moment for Bruno Henrique! That strike on 73 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 76' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Gabriel Sara has done his job and it is now time for Martin Nicolas Benitez to step up.
  • 77' Bruno Henrique makes a hat-trick on 77.
  • 78' Goal! Bruno Henrique scores his 70 goal in 286 matches.
  • 81' Vitinho is replacing Giorgian De Arrascaeta for the CR Flamengo side.
  • 82' Pedro gets the nod from CR Flamengo. He replaces Diego and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' Emiliano Rigoni is having his name booked by the referee on 84.
  • 85' Sao Paulo FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 86' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Gustavo Henrique makes it 5-1.
  • 90' Rene is replacing Filipe Luis for the CR Flamengo side.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Martin Nicolas Benitez.
  • Another three points for CR Flamengo.

Lineups

CR Flamengo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2021-07-25 CR Flamengo 5–1 Sao Paulo FC 2021-02-26 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 CR Flamengo 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

CR Flamengo Form

2021-07-25 CR Flamengo 5–1 Sao 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 Cuiaba EC 0–2 CR Flamengo W

Sao Paulo FC Form

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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.13 CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 60% + CR Flamengo to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo59% Draw23% Sao Paulo FC18%
Actual: CR Flamengo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
81%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
41%
CR Flamengo or Sao Paulo FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo44% Draw41% Sao Paulo FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.4%
1 – 0
8.4%
3 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
6.5%
0 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 2
4.7%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.6%
3 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 19% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 22% 39%
-0.5 61% — 39%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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