Thursday , 2 July 2026

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

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2022
CR Flamengo
3 – 1
Full Time
Sao 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 Sao Paulo FC — Serie A .

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

Recent Form

CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr Sao 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
Sao 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 Grêmio FBPA A 0–3 L
28 Nov SC Recife H 2–0 W

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' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' Welington, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 15' 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.
  • 17' The referee calls foul for Rafinha. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 22' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 24' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Pablo Maia.
  • 25' CR Flamengo is taking the lead after the goal scored by Gabriel Barbosa on 25.
  • 30' Sao Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 35' It is a cagey affair so far. CR Flamengo in their trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact .
  • 36' The referee has no hesitation. Diego is booked for Sao Paulo FC — Yellow card on 36.
  • 41' A stunning finish from Jonathan Calleri — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 45' Joao Gomes is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
  • 46' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Pablo Maia has done his job and it is now time for Gabriel Sara to step up.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
  • 61' Sao Paulo FC have won 405 goals from 371 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 62' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Eder trudges off to be replaced by Nikao on 62 minutes.
  • 64' The whistle greets Rodinei as he departs to be replaced by Marinho.
  • 69' Against the run of play, Mauricio Isla has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 72' Goal! Giorgian De Arrascaeta scores his 67 goal in 250 matches.
  • 75' Another substitution for Sao Paulo FC to replace Welington by Reinaldo on 75 minute.
  • 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Anderson Lima on 76 minutes.
  • 76' The whistle greets Rafinha as he departs to be replaced by Reinaldo.
  • 77' Everton Ribeiro makes way for Matheus Franca at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Flamengo.
  • 80' Reinaldo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 80.
  • 85' 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.
  • 86' It is a substitution in CR Flamengo team. Gabriel Barbosa is replaced by Pedro on 86 minute.
  • 87' Fresh legs for CR Flamengo! Andreas Pereira comes on to replace Giorgian De Arrascaeta.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Sao Paulo FC. Leo will be fuming at that decision.
  • With this win, CR Flamengo is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

CR Flamengo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paulo Sousa

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogério Ceni

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

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

CR Flamengo Form

2022-04-17 CR Flamengo 3–1 Sao 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

Sao Paulo FC Form

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

Predictions

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

Match Result

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

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.14
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 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
83%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
40%
CR Flamengo or Sao Paulo FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo45% Draw41% Sao Paulo FC14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10%
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
8.8%
3 – 0
7%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
3.8%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 19% 60%
-1.5 40% — 60%
-1 40% 23% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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