Thursday , 2 July 2026

Fluminense FC vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Fluminense FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Sun 1 Sep 2024 · 21:30 UTC Maracana 45,759 HT 45' · FT 45'
Elias Kaua 31' 1–0
Keno 90+2' 2–0
Y 35' Rafinha
Y 38' Jonathan Calleri
Y 42' Damian Bobadilla
Thiago Santos 50' Y
Facundo Bernal 58' Y
Guga 80' Y
Thiago Silva 86' Y
Y 90' Welington

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
2024-09-01 Fluminense FC 2–0 Sao Paulo FC 2024-05-13 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Fluminense FC 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

Recent Form

Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Sep Sao Paulo FC H 2–0 W
25 Aug CA Mineiro A 2–0 W
20 Aug Grêmio FBPA H 6–3 W
18 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista H 0–0 D
13 Aug Grêmio FBPA A 1–2 L
11 Aug CR Vasco da Gama A 0–2 L
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Fluminense FC and Sao Paulo FC is underway.
  • 5' Fluminense FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sao Paulo FC backline.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Fluminense FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 15' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' Wellington Rato has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 30' Sao Paulo FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 31' A stunning finish from Elias Kaua — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 35' Rafinha picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 38' Jonathan Calleri was booked on 38.
  • 42' Damian Bobadilla is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
  • 46' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Rafinha has done his job and it is now time for Nahuel Ferraresi to step up.
  • 50' That is a card for Fluminense FC. Thiago Santos will be fuming at that decision.
  • 55' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 58' The referee has no hesitation. Facundo Bernal is booked for Fluminense FC — card on 58.
  • 63' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fluminense FC that had 386 games and scored 415 goals.
  • 64' Marcelo makes way for Guga at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fluminense FC.
  • 69' The 38-year-old Marcelo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 74' With 1 assists to his name this season, Samuel Xavier is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 79' Fresh legs for Fluminense FC! Keno comes on to replace Kevin Serna.
  • 80' Fluminense FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 85' It is a substitution in Fluminense FC team. Facundo Bernal is replaced by Felipe Melo on 85 minute.
  • 86' Controversy at the stadium! Thiago Silva argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Welington on 90 minutes.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Fluminense FC take all three points.

Lineups

Fluminense FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mano Menezes

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2024-09-01 Fluminense FC 2–0 Sao Paulo FC 2024-05-13 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Fluminense FC 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

Fluminense FC Form

2024-09-01 Fluminense FC 2–0 Sao Paulo FC W 2024-08-25 CA Mineiro 0–2 Fluminense FC W 2024-08-20 Fluminense FC 6–3 Grêmio FBPA W 2024-08-18 Fluminense FC 0–0 SC Corinthians Paulista D 2024-08-13 Grêmio FBPA 2–1 Fluminense FC L 2024-08-11 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 Fluminense FC L

Sao Paulo FC Form

2024-09-01 Fluminense FC 2–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2024-08-25 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 EC Vitoria W 2024-08-22 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Club Nacional de Football W 2024-08-18 SE Palmeiras 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2024-08-15 Club Nacional de Football 0–0 Sao Paulo FC D 2024-08-11 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 AC Goianiense W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.7 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC54% Draw26% Sao Paulo FC20%
Actual: Fluminense FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
46%
Fluminense FC or Sao Paulo FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fluminense FC38% Draw46% Sao Paulo FC16%
Actual: Fluminense FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
11.2%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 17% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 24% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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