Saturday , 14 November 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 CR Flamengo 34 76
2 SE Palmeiras 34 73
3 Cruzeiro EC 34 60
4 Fluminense FC 34 57
5 CA Paranaense 34 54
6 EC Bahia 34 53
7 CA Mineiro 35 51
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 Sao Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 35 41
15 SC Internacional 34 38
16 EC Vitoria 34 38
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 34 37
18 Gremio FBPA 34 37
19 Clube do Remo 34 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

Head-to-Head

7
6
7
CR Flamengo 20 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 Cuiabá 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
#1 Position #10
76 Points 44
34 Played 34
23 / 7 / 4 W / D / L 12 / 8 / 14
71 Scored 39
29 Conceded 39
+42 GD +0
2.24 PPG 1.29
68% Win % 35%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
41% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
26% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

CR Flamengo are 1st (76 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Flamengo
0-15
8/3
16-30
6/2
31-45
9/2
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/2
76+
12/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Flamengo
Pedro 20 G 7 A
Samuel Lino 12 G 9 A
Jorge Carrascal 7 G 9 A
Lucas Paqueta 7 G 1 A
Gonzalo Plata 4 G 3 A
Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 10 G 2 A
Luciano 9 G 1 A
Artur Guimaraes 4 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: CR Flamengo gets underway.
  • 3' Igor Vinicius was booked on 3.
  • 8' CR Flamengo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined São Paulo FC backline.
  • 13' Fresh legs for CR Flamengo! Luiz Araujo comes on to replace Everton.
  • 18' Brazil international Pedro has been a key figure this campaign — 16 goals and 4 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' GOAL! Luiz Araujo scores on 20. Assisted by Nicolas de la Cruz
  • 25' São Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 26' It’s gonna be a card for Fabricio Bruno.
  • 31' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tite will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 40' That is a card for Sao Paulo FC. Michel Araujo will be fuming at that decision.
  • 45' It is a cagey affair so far. CR Flamengo in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past São Paulo FC's compact 3-4-1-2.
  • 46' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 46 minute. Michel Araujo leaves to be changed by Ferreira.
  • 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CR Flamengo and São Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 54' What composure from Nicolas de la Cruz! The Uruguay international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 57' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Andre Silva comes on to replace Jonathan Calleri.
  • 62' CR Flamengo are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against São Paulo FC's 3-4-1-2 shape.
  • 67' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 72' CR Flamengo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 76' The CR Flamengo manager makes a substitution. Bruno Henrique departs to be replaced by Victor Hugo Gomes.
  • 77' A tactical swap from CR Flamengo — Gerson on, Nicolas de la Cruz off on 77 minutes.
  • 79' Magnificent from Ferreira! That is 25 goals in 342 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 80' Igor is replacing Allan for the CR Flamengo side.
  • 85' Alisson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CR Flamengo tonight.
  • 88' Luciano picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Juan Santos is hanging Pablo Maia on the field on 90 minute.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

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
Jonathan Calleri 3
Gabriel Barbosa 3
Luiz Araujo 2
Ferreira 2
Tche Tche 2
Michael 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 Cuiabá 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
3 / 4
2 CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: CR Flamengo to win 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo63% Draw22% Sao Paulo FC15%
Actual: CR Flamengo win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
85%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
37%
CR Flamengo or Sao Paulo FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo45% Draw43% Sao Paulo FC12%
Actual: CR Flamengo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.2%
1 – 0
11.9%
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8%
3 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
6.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
4 – 0
4%
2 – 2
3.6%
1 – 2
3.6%
4 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 20% 60%
-1.5 40% — 60%
-1 40% 24% 36%
-0.5 64% — 36%
+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
46% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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