Fluminense FC vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fluminense FC vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho.
- 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 Michael Stanislau
- Referee Joao Ennio Sobral
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 Dec | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Dec | AC Goianiense | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Dec | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Dec | CA Paranaense | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | RB Bragantino | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Nov | SC Internacional | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec | Fluminense FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Dec | CA Mineiro | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Dec | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Dec | Botafogo FR | H | 4–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | SC Recife | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | Goiás EC | A | 3–0 | W |
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' And we are off! Fluminense FC vs Sao Paulo FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Sao Paulo FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' A stunning finish from Brenner — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 20' Dani Alves has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 24 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fluminense FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' 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.
- 40' Luan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 42' Fluminense FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 42.
- 47' Fluminense FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 52' Against the run of play, Fred has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 57' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' Lucca is replacing Marcos Paulo for the Fluminense FC side.
- 62' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Luciano trudges off to be replaced by Pablo Felipe on 62 minutes.
- 63' Luan was booked on 63.
- 68' Robert Arboleda has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 72' Brenner adds to his 0 season tally! Sao Paulo FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 73' Fluminense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Caio Paulista is hanging Wellington Silva on the field on 73 minute.
- 74' The crowd applauds Luan as he leaves the pitch. Rodrigo Nestor steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
- 75' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nino on 75 minutes.
- 80' The travelling Sao Paulo FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 82' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Hernanes comes on to replace Brenner.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Danilo Barcelos. He receives a Yellow card.
- 88' Fluminense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Felippe Cardoso is hanging Michel Araujo on the field on 88 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.
Lineups
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 20
- 3
- 1
- 14
- 17
-
5
Yuri ↓ Miguel Silveira 74'
-
11
Marcos Paulo ↓ Lucca 60'
- 33
- 31
-
15
Michel Araujo ↓ Felippe Cardoso 88'
Bench
- 6
- 13
-
70
Caio Paulista ↑ 73'
- 21
- 27
-
19
Felippe Cardoso ↑ 88'
-
7
Lucca ↑ 60'
-
30
Miguel Silveira ↑ 74'
- 40
- 16
- 41
- 38
Coach
Marcao
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Luciano ↓ Pablo Felipe 62'
- 5
- 3
- 6
- 30
-
13
Luan ↓ Rodrigo Nestor 74'
-
26
Igor Gomes ↓ Vitor 62'
- 2
- 10
- 1
- 21
Bench
- 16
-
9
Pablo Felipe ↑ 62'
- 17
- 32
- 20
-
12
Vitor ↑ 62'
- 41
-
15
Hernanes ↑ 82'
-
25
Rodrigo Nestor ↑ 74'
-
18
Jonas ↑ 82'
- 4
- 40
Coach
Fernando Diniz
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
2 / 4
1.33
Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
Fluminense FC or Sao Paulo FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sao Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Fluminense FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
66%
Fluminense FC or Sao Paulo FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
8.3%
1 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC
| Handicap | Fluminense FC covers | Push | Sao Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.