Thursday , 2 July 2026

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

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Fluminense FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Sao 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 Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Maracana.

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

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

Recent Form

Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov Sao 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
Sao 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 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)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
28% Clean Sheets
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Fluminense FC launch into their encounter with Sao Paulo FC.
  • 5' Brazil international Fabio has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 9' Sao Paulo FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 13' Guga picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 17' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marcelo on 17.
  • 20' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ganso on 20.
  • 25' Diego Costa, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 28' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Rafinha.
  • 29' Gabriel Neves has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 29.
  • 34' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 39' Fluminense FC is showing some good football. However, Fluminense FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 44' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fluminense FC and Sao Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 46' The Fluminense FC manager makes a substitution. David Braz departs to be replaced by Lele.
  • 47' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Martinelli.
  • 52' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fluminense FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 54' German Cano doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 59' It looks surprising Sao Paulo FC does not make any changes. William da Silva has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 60' David has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 60.
  • 61' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. William da Silva is hanging David on the field on 61 minute.
  • 64' Guga gets the nod from Fluminense FC. He replaces Samuel Xavier and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 69' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sao Paulo FC that had 371 games and scored 405 goals.
  • 74' The whistle greets Yony Gonzalez as he departs to be replaced by Leonardo Fernandez.
  • 75' Erison gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Luciano and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' Fluminense FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 81' Andre is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marcelo at the 81 minute mark.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Diogo Barbosa. He replaces Thiago Santos on 82 minute.
  • 87' Fluminense FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sao Paulo FC backline.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Nathan gets a Yellow card.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Fluminense FC take all three points.

Lineups

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dorival Júnior

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
German Cano 4
Brenner 3
Agustin Canobbio 3
Reinaldo 3
Patrick 2
Luciano Neves 2
Luciano 2
Robert Arboleda 2

Head to Head

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

Fluminense FC Form

2023-11-23 Fluminense FC 1–0 Sao 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

Sao Paulo FC Form

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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.45 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC52% Draw28% Sao Paulo FC20%
Actual: Fluminense FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
48%
Fluminense FC or Sao Paulo FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC34% Draw50% Sao Paulo FC16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
12.6%
2 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 16% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 25% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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