Fluminense FC vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fluminense FC vs São Paulo FC — Serie A at Maracana.
- Fluminense FC 34 games · 57 pts (2026/26)
- São Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
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 | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | São Paulo FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | CA Mineiro | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Aug | Gremio FBPA | H | 6–3 | W |
| 18 Aug | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Aug | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Aug | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Fluminense FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Aug | EC Vitoria | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | Club Nacional de Football | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | Club Nacional de Football | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Aug | AC Goianiense | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Fluminense FC | São Paulo FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #10 |
| 57 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 16 / 9 / 9 | W / D / L | 12 / 8 / 14 |
| 55 | Scored | 39 |
| 42 | Conceded | 39 |
| +13 | GD | +0 |
| 1.68 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 47% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
São Paulo FC this season
Fluminense FC are 4th (57 pts). São Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fluminense FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
6/1
31-45
6/5
46-60
4/9
61-75
5/6
76+
18/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
São 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)
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Hulk | 7 G | 6 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 7 G | 2 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 6 G | 5 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 6 G | 4 A |
São 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' The game is set. Fluminense FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Marcos Antonio has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 10' Fluminense FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Zubeldía might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Colombia international Kevin Serna has been a key figure this campaign — 4 goals and 4 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Fluminense FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 31' GOAL! Elias Kaua fires home to make it 1-0!
- 35' Rafinha is having his name booked by the referee on 35.
- 38' That looks like a foul for a card for Jonathan Calleri.
- 42' Controversy at the stadium! Damian Bobadilla argues furiously but the card stands.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Nahuel Ferraresi. He replaces Rafinha on 46 minute.
- 50' Thiago Santos was booked on 50.
- 55' São Paulo FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 58' A moment of madness from Facundo Bernal on 58 minutes earns him a card. Fluminense FC will be frustrated.
- 63' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 64' Guga is replacing Marcelo for the Fluminense FC side.
- 69' Fluminense FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker John Kennedy scoring 1 goals.
- 74' São Paulo FC come into this ranked 5 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 79' Another change for Fluminense FC made on 79 minute. Kevin Serna leaves to be changed by Keno.
- 80' That looks like a foul for a card for Guga.
- 85' Fluminense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Felipe Melo is hanging Facundo Bernal on the field on 85 minute.
- 86' It’s gonna be a card for Thiago Silva.
- 90' The referee shows Sao Paulo FC player a card on 90.
- Full Time. Fluminense FC beats São Paulo FC
Lineups
Fluminense FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 29
- 3
-
10
Ganso ↓ John Kennedy 85'
- 12
- 16
- 21
-
19
Elias Kaua ↓ Lima 64'
-
90
Kevin Serna ↓ Keno 79'
-
5
Facundo Bernal ↓ Felipe Melo 85'
Bench
- 26
- 98
- 25
-
30
Felipe Melo ↑ 85'
-
23
Guga ↑ 64'
-
11
Keno ↑ 79'
- 20
-
9
John Kennedy ↑ 85'
- 77
-
45
Lima ↑ 64'
- 53
- 15
Coach
Mano Menezes
São Paulo FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
-
7
Lucas Moura ↓ Erick 79'
- 16
-
13
Rafinha ↓ Nahuel Ferraresi 46'
-
9
Jonathan Calleri ↓ Andre Silva 85'
- 35
- 6
-
27
Wellington Rato ↓ Luciano 46'
- 39
- 23
- 21
Bench
-
33
Erick ↑ 79'
-
10
Luciano ↑ 46'
- 93
- 26
-
20
Marcos Antonio ↑ 46'
- 28
-
17
Andre Silva ↑ 85'
-
32
Nahuel Ferraresi ↑ 46'
- 11
- 22
- 18
- 37
Coach
Luis Zubeldía
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| German Cano | 4 |
| Agustin Canobbio | 3 |
| Reinaldo | 3 |
| Brenner | 3 |
| John Kennedy | 2 |
| Patrick | 2 |
| Luciano Neves | 2 |
| Luciano | 2 |
Head to Head
Fluminense FC Form
São Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.75
Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
Fluminense FC to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fluminense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Fluminense FC or Draw
81%
Draw or São Paulo FC
44%
Fluminense FC or São Paulo FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fluminense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12%
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
3 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
2.8%
0 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC
| Handicap | Fluminense FC covers | Push | São Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 24% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

