Sunday , 16 August 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 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 22 33
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 21 10

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 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 #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' In just a few seconds Maracana will turn into a battlefield for CR Flamengo and Sao Paulo FC.
  • 3' A meaty challenge results in booking for Igor Vinicius on 3.
  • 8' A quiet spell here at Maracana. Sao Paulo FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 13' A change in the CR Flamengo ranks — Everton exits the field as Luiz Araujo enters on 13.
  • 18' It is a cagey affair so far. CR Flamengo in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact 3-4-1-2.
  • 20' What a moment for Luiz Araujo! That strike on 20 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 25' Rafael Monteiro has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 26' CR Flamengo receives a card for a hard tackle on 26.
  • 31' CR Flamengo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 36' CR Flamengo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sao Paulo FC backline.
  • 40' A moment of madness from Michel Araujo on 40 minutes earns him a card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • 45' Ayrton Lucas has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 27 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 46' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 46 minute. Michel Araujo leaves to be changed by Ferreira.
  • 51' CR Flamengo have won 600 goals from 385 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 54' Nicolas de la Cruz doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 57' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Jonathan Calleri departs to be replaced by Andre Silva.
  • 62' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 67' Fabricio Bruno is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sao Paulo FC so far.
  • 72' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 76' A tactical swap from CR Flamengo — Victor Hugo Gomes on, Bruno Henrique off on 76 minutes.
  • 77' Nicolas de la Cruz makes way for Gerson at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Flamengo.
  • 79' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ferreira makes it 2-1.
  • 80' Time for substitution for CR Flamengo. Allan is replaced by Igor.
  • 85' Sao Paulo FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 88' Poor challenge from Luciano. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 90' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 90 minute. Pablo Maia leaves to be changed by Juan Santos.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from CR Flamengo to claim maximum 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
Jonathan Calleri 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 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
3 / 4
1.94 CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: CR Flamengo to win 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo62% Draw23% Sao Paulo FC15%
Actual: CR Flamengo win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
84%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
38%
CR Flamengo or Sao Paulo FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo44% Draw44% Sao Paulo FC12%
Actual: CR Flamengo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.7%
1 – 0
11.6%
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.1%
3 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
6.1%
0 – 1
4.4%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 19% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 24% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 10% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
45% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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