Thursday , 2 July 2026

CR Flamengo vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
CR Flamengo
2 – 1
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Thu 18 Apr 2024 · 00:30 UTC Maracana 48,103 HT 45' · FT 45'
Luiz Araujo 20' 1–0
Nicolas de la Cruz 54' 2–0
2–1 79' Ferreira
Y 3' Igor Vinicius
Fabricio Bruno 26' Y
Y 40' Michel Araujo
Y 88' Luciano

Overview

Match Preview

CR Flamengo vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Maracana.

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
2024-04-18 CR Flamengo 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2023-12-07 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 CR Flamengo 2023-08-13 CR Flamengo 1–1 Sao Paulo FC 2022-08-06 Sao Paulo FC 0–2 CR Flamengo 2022-04-17 CR Flamengo 3–1 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr Sao Paulo FC H 2–1 W
14 Apr AC Goianiense A 2–1 W
11 Apr CD Palestino H 2–0 W
02 Apr Millonarios FC A 1–1 D
07 Dec Sao Paulo FC A 0–1 L
03 Dec Cuiaba EC H 2–1 W
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr CR Flamengo A 1–2 L
14 Apr Fortaleza EC H 1–2 L
11 Apr CD Cobresal H 2–0 W
05 Apr CA Talleres A 1–2 L
07 Dec CR Flamengo H 1–0 W
03 Dec CA Mineiro A 1–2 L

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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against CR Flamengo and Sao Paulo FC has kicked off!
  • 3' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Igor Vinicius on 3 minutes.
  • 8' Pedro has been relatively quiet despite scoring 103 goals in his last 386 appearances.
  • 13' A tactical swap from CR Flamengo — Luiz Araujo on, Everton off on 13 minutes.
  • 18' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CR Flamengo that had 382 games and scored 595 goals.
  • 20' What a moment for Luiz Araujo! That strike on 20 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 25' CR Flamengo are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Sao Paulo FC's 3-4-1-2 shape.
  • 26' CR Flamengo receives a card for a hard tackle on 26.
  • 31' CR Flamengo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 36' With 0 assists to his name this season, Allan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CR Flamengo.
  • 40' That looks like a foul for a card for Michel Araujo.
  • 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
  • 46' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Michel Araujo departs to be replaced by Ferreira.
  • 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 54' What a strike from Nicolas de la Cruz! The score is 2-0.
  • 57' A tactical swap from Sao Paulo FC — Andre Silva on, Jonathan Calleri off on 57 minutes.
  • 62' Sao Paulo FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 62.
  • 67' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CR Flamengo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 76' Another substitution for CR Flamengo to replace Bruno Henrique by Victor Hugo Gomes on 76 minute.
  • 77' Gerson is replacing Nicolas de la Cruz for the CR Flamengo side.
  • 79' Assisted by Alisson with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ferreira makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 80' A tactical swap from CR Flamengo — Igor on, Allan off on 80 minutes.
  • 85' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CR Flamengo and Sao Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Luciano.
  • 90' The whistle greets Pablo Maia as he departs to be replaced by Juan Santos.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. CR Flamengo take all three points.

Lineups

CR Flamengo Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tite

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thiago Carpini

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

2024-04-18 CR Flamengo 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2023-12-07 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 CR Flamengo 2023-08-13 CR Flamengo 1–1 Sao Paulo FC 2022-08-06 Sao Paulo FC 0–2 CR Flamengo 2022-04-17 CR Flamengo 3–1 Sao Paulo FC

CR Flamengo Form

2024-04-18 CR Flamengo 2–1 Sao Paulo FC W 2024-04-14 AC Goianiense 1–2 CR Flamengo W 2024-04-11 CR Flamengo 2–0 CD Palestino W 2024-04-02 Millonarios FC 1–1 CR Flamengo D 2023-12-07 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 CR Flamengo L 2023-12-03 CR Flamengo 2–1 Cuiaba EC W

Sao Paulo FC Form

2024-04-18 CR Flamengo 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2024-04-14 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC L 2024-04-11 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 CD Cobresal W 2024-04-05 CA Talleres 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-12-07 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 CR Flamengo W 2023-12-03 CA Mineiro 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.84 CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: CR Flamengo to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo59% Draw24% Sao Paulo FC17%
Actual: CR Flamengo win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
83%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
41%
CR Flamengo or Sao Paulo FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo41% Draw45% Sao Paulo FC14%
Actual: CR Flamengo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
11.6%
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 0
11.1%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.6%
3 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
3.1%
4 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 24% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 11% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
43% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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