Fluminense FC vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fluminense FC vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A .
- Fluminense FC 34 games · 57 pts (2026/26)
- Sao 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 | 35 | 51 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | Sao Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 41 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Sao Paulo FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Sep | Chapecoense AF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Sep | EC Juventude | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Aug | EC Bahia | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | CA Mineiro | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Aug | SC Internacional | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Fluminense FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Aug | EC Juventude | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Aug | SC Recife | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Gremio FBPA | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Aug | CA Paranaense | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Jul | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Fluminense FC | Sao 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
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
Fluminense FC are 4th (57 pts). Sao 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
Sao 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 |
Sao 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Fluminense FC and São Paulo FC is underway.
- 5' Fluminense FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' Reinaldo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fluminense FC tonight.
- 15' It looks surprising Fluminense FC does not make any changes. Lucas Felipe Calegari has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' Nino, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Vitor Bueno, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 36' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Igor Gomes.
- 41' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' The whistle greets Pablo Felipe as he departs to be replaced by Vitor Bueno.
- 50' Nino doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 55' Fluminense FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against São Paulo FC's shape.
- 57' Fluminense FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 57.
- 58' Controversy at the stadium! Nino argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 60' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Reinaldo makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 65' Fluminense FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined São Paulo FC backline.
- 66' Goal! Luiz Henrique scores his 31 goal in 404 matches.
- 71' Another substitution for Sao Paulo FC to replace Luan Santos by Martin Nicolas Benitez on 71 minute.
- 72' Luccas Claro has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 72.
- 76' Miranda catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 76.
- 79' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 79 minute. Antonio Galeano leaves to be changed by Emiliano Rigoni.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Emiliano Rigoni. He receives a Yellow card.
- 84' Fluminense FC make a change. Luiz Henrique trudges off to be replaced by Samuel Xavier on 84 minutes.
- 85' Fluminense FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 85.
- 87' The referee has no hesitation. Gabriel Neves is booked for Sao Paulo FC — Yellow card on 87.
- 90' Raul Bobadilla is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for David Braz. He replaces Caio Paulista on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
Lineups
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
9
Fred ↓ Raul Bobadilla 71'
- 20
- 1
- 14
-
70
Caio Paulista ↓ David Braz 90'
-
8
Nonato ↓ Wellington 71'
- 33
- 31
- 35
-
34
Luiz Henrique ↓ Samuel Xavier 84'
Bench
-
44
David Braz ↑ 90'
-
2
Samuel Xavier ↑ 84'
- 11
- 30
-
5
Wellington ↑ 71'
- 77
- 32
- 27
-
19
Raul Bobadilla ↑ 71'
- 26
- 29
Coach
Marcão
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
9
Pablo Felipe ↓ Vitor Bueno 46'
- 3
- 6
-
26
Igor Gomes ↓ Gabriel Neves 46'
- 22
- 1
- 27
- 13
-
21
Gabriel Sara ↓ Rodrigo Nestor 46'
- 11
Bench
- 18
- 32
-
77
Emiliano Rigoni ↑ 79'
- 23
-
25
Rodrigo Nestor ↑ 46'
- 4
- 34
- 14
-
12
Vitor Bueno ↑ 46'
- 37
-
8
Martin Nicolas Benitez ↑ 71'
-
15
Gabriel Neves ↑ 46'
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fluminense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Fluminense FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
53%
Fluminense FC or Sao Paulo FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 0
10%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC
| Handicap | Fluminense FC covers | Push | Sao Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

