Thursday , 20 August 2026

Fluminense FC vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
Fluminense FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Sat 16 May 2026 · 22:00 UTC Maracana HT 45' · FT 45'
John Kennedy 19' 1–0
Agustin Canobbio 44' 2–0
2–1 79' Matheus Doria
Y 30' Andre Silva
Y 67' Artur Guimaraes
Y 76' Enzo Diaz
Facundo Bernal 86' Y
Y 90' Damian Bobadilla

Overview

Match Preview

Fluminense FC vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Maracana.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 22 45
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 Cruzeiro EC 23 36
6 EC Bahia 23 34
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 CA Mineiro 22 32
9 SC Corinthians Paulista 23 32
10 Coritiba FBC 23 31
11 Botafogo FR 22 30
12 EC Vitoria 23 29
13 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
14 Santos FC 22 25
15 Gremio FBPA 22 25
16 SC Internacional 23 24
17 Clube do Remo 23 23
18 Mirassol FC 22 23
19 CR Vasco da Gama 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 22 11

Head-to-Head

8
6
6
Fluminense FC 20 games · Avg 2.8 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-05-16 Fluminense FC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2025-11-27 Fluminense FC 6–0 Sao Paulo FC 2025-07-27 Sao Paulo FC 3–1 Fluminense FC 2024-09-01 Fluminense FC 2–0 Sao Paulo FC 2024-05-13 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Fluminense FC

Recent Form

Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 May Sao Paulo FC H 2–1 W
09 May EC Vitoria H 2–2 D
03 May SC Internacional A 0–2 L
26 Apr Chapecoense AF H 2–1 W
19 Apr Santos FC A 3–2 W
12 Apr CR Flamengo H 1–2 L
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 May Fluminense FC A 1–2 L
10 May SC Corinthians Paulista A 2–3 L
03 May EC Bahia H 2–2 D
26 Apr Mirassol FC H 1–0 W
18 Apr CR Vasco da Gama A 1–2 L
11 Apr EC Vitoria A 0–2 L

Season Stats

Fluminense FC Sao Paulo FC
#4 Position #13
38 Points 27
23 Played 22
10 / 8 / 5 W / D / L 7 / 6 / 9
34 Scored 27
28 Conceded 26
+6 GD +1
1.65 PPG 1.23
43% Win % 32%

Key Stats

70% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
23% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Fluminense FC are 4th (38 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 13th (27 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
9/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/8
61-75
3/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Agustin Canobbio 4 G 3 A
Luciano Acosta 3 G 4 A
Jefferson Savarino 3 G 2 A
Rodrigo Castillo 3 G 1 A
Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 7 G 1 A
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Maracana that hosts another battle between Fluminense FC and Sao Paulo FC.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Zubeldía might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' 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.
  • 19' A goal from the Brazil international John Kennedy! He fires home on 19 to make it 1-0!
  • 20' The deadlock is broken! John Kennedy gets on the scoresheet on 20 minutes.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Artur Guimaraes made 386 appearances and scored 42 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' A moment of madness from Andre Silva on 30 minutes earns him a card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • 35' It looks surprising Fluminense FC does not make any changes. Jefferson Savarino has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 44' Goal! Agustin Canobbio scores his 16 goal in 373 matches.
  • 45' GOAL! Agustin Canobbio fires home to make it 4-0!
  • 50' Wendell has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 541 appearances.
  • 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 60' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fluminense FC and Sao Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 65' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 67' Artur Guimaraes picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 76' Enzo Diaz was booked on 76.
  • 79' What a moment for Matheus Doria! That strike on 79 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 84' A quiet spell here at Maracana. Fluminense FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Facundo Bernal on 86.
  • 90' Damian Bobadilla picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Fluminense FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Fluminense FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roger Machado

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2026-05-16 Fluminense FC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2025-11-27 Fluminense FC 6–0 Sao Paulo FC 2025-07-27 Sao Paulo FC 3–1 Fluminense FC 2024-09-01 Fluminense FC 2–0 Sao Paulo FC 2024-05-13 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Fluminense FC

Fluminense FC Form

2026-05-16 Fluminense FC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC W 2026-05-09 Fluminense FC 2–2 EC Vitoria D 2026-05-03 SC Internacional 2–0 Fluminense FC L 2026-04-26 Fluminense FC 2–1 Chapecoense AF W 2026-04-19 Santos FC 2–3 Fluminense FC W 2026-04-12 Fluminense FC 1–2 CR Flamengo L

Sao Paulo FC Form

2026-05-16 Fluminense FC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2026-05-10 SC Corinthians Paulista 3–2 Sao Paulo FC L 2026-05-03 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 EC Bahia D 2026-04-26 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Mirassol FC W 2026-04-18 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2026-04-11 EC Vitoria 2–0 Sao Paulo FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.92 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC54% Draw24% Sao Paulo FC22%
Actual: Fluminense FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
46%
Fluminense FC or Sao Paulo FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fluminense FC38% Draw42% Sao Paulo FC20%
Actual: Fluminense FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 16% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 22% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 13% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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