Saturday , 26 September 2026

Fluminense FC vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Fluminense FC
1 – 0
Full Time
São Paulo FC
Thu 23 Nov 2023 · 00:30 UTC Maracana HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 9' Lucas Beraldo
Guga 13' Y
Marcelo 17' Y
Ganso 20' Y
Y 20' Diego Costa
Y 28' Rafinha
German Cano 28' Y
R 29' Gabriel Neves
Martinelli 47' Y
Y 60' David
Y 90' Nathan
Alexsander Gomes 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Fluminense FC vs São Paulo FC — Serie A at Maracana.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 São Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

8
6
6
Fluminense FC 20 games · Avg 2.8 goals São Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-23 Fluminense FC 1–0 São Paulo FC 2023-07-01 São Paulo FC 1–0 Fluminense FC 2022-11-05 Fluminense FC 3–1 São Paulo FC 2022-07-17 São Paulo FC 2–2 Fluminense FC 2021-09-12 Fluminense FC 2–1 São Paulo FC

Recent Form

Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov São Paulo FC H 1–0 W
11 Nov CR Flamengo A 1–1 D
08 Nov SC Internacional A 0–0 D
04 Nov CA Boca Juniors A 2–1 W
31 Oct EC Bahia A 0–1 L
29 Oct CA Mineiro A 0–2 L
São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
12 Nov Santos FC A 0–0 D
08 Nov RB Bragantino H 1–0 W
02 Nov Cruzeiro EC H 1–0 W
29 Oct CA Paranaense A 1–1 D
25 Oct SE Palmeiras A 0–5 L

Season Stats

Fluminense FC São Paulo FC
#4 Position #11
48 Points 36
28 Played 27
13 / 9 / 6 W / D / L 10 / 6 / 11
44 Scored 32
36 Conceded 30
+8 GD +2
1.71 PPG 1.33
46% Win % 37%

Key Stats

70% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
26% Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season

Fluminense FC are 4th (48 pts). São Paulo FC are 11th (36 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
4/1
31-45
5/5
46-60
3/5
61-75
4/5
76+
14/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
São Paulo FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
–/9
61-75
5/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Hulk 7 G 4 A
Agustin Canobbio 5 G 3 A
Luciano Acosta 4 G 5 A
Rodrigo Castillo 4 G 1 A
São Paulo FC
Luciano 8 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 8 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Maracana as Fluminense FC face off against Sao Paulo FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fluminense FC and Sao Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 9' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lucas Beraldo on 9.
  • 13' The referee has no hesitation. Guga is booked for Fluminense FC — Yellow card on 13.
  • 17' Fluminense FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 17.
  • 20' Controversy at the stadium! Ganso argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 28' Sao Paulo FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 28.
  • 29' Poor challenge from Gabriel Neves. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
  • 34' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fluminense FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 39' 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.
  • 44' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fluminense FC and Sao Paulo FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Fluminense FC. David Braz is replaced by Lele.
  • 47' The referee has no hesitation. Martinelli is booked for Fluminense FC — Yellow card on 47.
  • 52' The travelling Sao Paulo FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 54' What a moment for German Cano! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 59' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marcelo, as he is very good at scoring at Maracana with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for David on 60.
  • 61' The supporters are chanting for William da Silva. He replaces David on 61 minute.
  • 64' Fresh legs for Fluminense FC! Guga comes on to replace Samuel Xavier.
  • 69' It looks like no one’s ball. Fluminense FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 74' The crowd applauds Yony Gonzalez as he leaves the pitch. Leonardo Fernandez steps in for Fluminense FC.
  • 75' The whistle greets Luciano as he departs to be replaced by Erison.
  • 80' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 81' Another substitution for Fluminense FC to replace Marcelo by Andre on 81 minute.
  • 82' It is a substitution in Fluminense FC team. Thiago Santos is replaced by Diogo Barbosa on 82 minute.
  • 87' Fluminense FC have won 426 goals from 393 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 90' Nathan was booked on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Fluminense FC take all three points.

Lineups

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

São Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dorival Júnior

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
German Cano 4
Brenner 3
Agustin Canobbio 3
Reinaldo 3
John Kennedy 2
Patrick 2
Luciano Neves 2
Luciano 2

Head to Head

2023-11-23 Fluminense FC 1–0 São Paulo FC 2023-07-01 São Paulo FC 1–0 Fluminense FC 2022-11-05 Fluminense FC 3–1 São Paulo FC 2022-07-17 São Paulo FC 2–2 Fluminense FC 2021-09-12 Fluminense FC 2–1 São Paulo FC

Fluminense FC Form

2023-11-23 Fluminense FC 1–0 São Paulo FC W 2023-11-11 CR Flamengo 1–1 Fluminense FC D 2023-11-08 SC Internacional 0–0 Fluminense FC D 2023-11-04 CA Boca Juniors 1–2 Fluminense FC W 2023-10-31 EC Bahia 1–0 Fluminense FC L 2023-10-29 CA Mineiro 2–0 Fluminense FC L

São Paulo FC Form

2023-11-23 Fluminense FC 1–0 São Paulo FC L 2023-11-12 Santos FC 0–0 São Paulo FC D 2023-11-08 São Paulo FC 1–0 RB Bragantino W 2023-11-02 São Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-10-29 CA Paranaense 1–1 São Paulo FC D 2023-10-25 SE Palmeiras 5–0 São Paulo FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.45 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78 São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC53% Draw28% São Paulo FC19%
Actual: Fluminense FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
81%
Draw or São Paulo FC
47%
Fluminense FC or São Paulo FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC35% Draw51% São Paulo FC14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
13%
2 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
5.2%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push São Paulo FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 16% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 25% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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