Fluminense FC vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
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Fluminense FC vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A .
- Fluminense FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Anderson Daronco
- Referee Rafael da Silva Alves
- Referee Elio de Andrade
- Referee Rafael Martins de Sa
7 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 9.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jul | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Jul | Ceará SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jun | Chapecoense AF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jun | CR Flamengo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Jun | CA Paranaense | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul | Fluminense FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Jul | Chapecoense AF | H | 4–0 | W |
| 13 Jul | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jun | CA Mineiro | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jun | Avai FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Jun | Cruzeiro EC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Fluminense FC | Sao Paulo FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #8 |
| 31 | Points | 25 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 9 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 7 / 4 / 7 |
| 28 | Scored | 23 |
| 23 | Conceded | 20 |
| +5 | GD | +3 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 1.39 |
| 50% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
Fluminense FC are 3rd (31 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/3
76+
6/3
■ 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)
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 4 G | 1 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 3 G | 4 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 3 G | 2 A |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 3 G | 1 A |
Sao Paulo FC
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Fluminense FC gets underway.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fluminense FC and Sao Paulo FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fluminense FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Fluminense FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' Magnificent from Reinaldo! That is 38 goals in 371 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Fluminense FC in their trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact .
- 30' It looks surprising Fluminense FC does not make any changes. Pedro has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' A quiet spell here at . Sao Paulo FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 36' Yony Gonzalez makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Fluminense FC are in front.
- 41' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Antony suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fluminense FC and Sao Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 51' Fluminense FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sao Paulo FC backline.
- 52' The referee has no hesitation. Hernanes is booked for Sao Paulo FC — Yellow card on 52.
- 57' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 59' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Alexandre Pato departs to be replaced by Jonas.
- 60' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — Hernanes exits the field as Everton enters on 60.
- 65' 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.
- 70' Fluminense FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sao Paulo FC's shape.
- 71' Guilherme gets the nod from Fluminense FC. He replaces Daniel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 78' A moment of madness from Robert Arboleda on 78 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
- 80' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Luan trudges off to be replaced by Igor Gomes on 80 minutes.
- 85' Fluminense FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 90' Pablo Dyego has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nino on 90 minute.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Everton argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sao Paulo FC players.
Lineups
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 9
- 20
- 19
- 10
- 29
- 27
- 6
- 32
- 11
-
33
Nino ↓ Pablo Dyego 90'
Bench
- 8
- 34
-
7
Pablo Dyego ↑ 90'
- 5
- 15
-
28
Guilherme ↑ 71'
- 21
- 25
- 35
-
17
Leo Artur ↑ 90'
- 40
Coach
Fernando Diniz
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 5
- 3
- 6
-
13
Luan ↓ Igor Gomes 80'
- 39
- 2
- 28
- 23
-
15
Hernanes C ↓ Everton 60'
-
7
Alexandre Pato ↓ Jonas 59'
Bench
- 19
- 16
- 1
- 25
- 11
-
22
Everton ↑ 60'
-
26
Igor Gomes ↑ 80'
- 12
- 29
- 41
-
44
Jonas ↑ 59'
- 43
Coach
Cuca
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| German Cano | 4 |
| Reinaldo | 3 |
| Brenner | 3 |
| Agustin Canobbio | 3 |
| Patrick | 2 |
| Luciano Neves | 2 |
| Luciano | 2 |
| Robert Arboleda | 2 |
Head to Head
Fluminense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27
Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
Fluminense FC or Sao Paulo FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sao Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Fluminense FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
65%
Fluminense FC or Sao Paulo FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.5%
1 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC
| Handicap | Fluminense FC covers | Push | Sao Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

