São Paulo FC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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São Paulo FC vs CR Flamengo — Serie A at Estadio do Morumbi.
- São Paulo FC 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
- CR Flamengo 28 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rodolpho Toski Marques
- Referee Victor Imazu
- Referee Wagner Reway
- Referee Ivan Carlos Bohn
- Referee Vinicius Furlan
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | São Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | CR Flamengo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Botafogo FR | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Feb | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | Ceará SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Jan | AC Goianiense | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | São Paulo FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | SC Internacional | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Feb | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Feb | RB Bragantino | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Feb | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | SC Recife | A | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| São Paulo FC | CR Flamengo | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #1 |
| 36 | Points | 60 |
| 27 | Played | 28 |
| 10 / 6 / 11 | W / D / L | 18 / 6 / 4 |
| 32 | Scored | 55 |
| 30 | Conceded | 23 |
| +2 | GD | +32 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 2.14 |
| 37% | Win % | 64% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
São Paulo FC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
São Paulo FC are 11th (36 pts). CR Flamengo are 1st (60 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
São Paulo FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
–/9
61-75
5/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CR Flamengo
0-15
7/1
16-30
4/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
7/4
61-75
6/1
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
São Paulo FC
| Luciano | 8 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 8 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G | |
| Artur Guimaraes | 3 G | 1 A |
CR Flamengo
| Pedro | 16 G | 6 A |
| Samuel Lino | 9 G | 7 A |
| Jorge Carrascal | 5 G | 7 A |
| Lucas Paqueta | 5 G | |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio do Morumbi. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' It’s high time Rogério Ceni made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' Sao Paulo 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.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' A quiet spell here at Estadio do Morumbi. Sao Paulo FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their trying to find a way past CR Flamengo's compact .
- 31' A moment of madness from Tche Tche on 31 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
- 36' Robert Arboleda has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
- 39' Poor challenge from Dani Alves. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 43' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Igor Vinicius gets a Yellow card.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Gabriel Barbosa is booked for CR Flamengo — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' GOAL! Luciano scores on 45.
- 51' Bruno Henrique has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 51 minutes.
- 54' A moment of madness from Welington on 54 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
- 58' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Pablo Felipe makes it 2-1.
- 61' Sao Paulo FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 66' CR Flamengo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pedro is hanging Gabriel Barbosa on the field on 66 minute.
- 71' Sao Paulo FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 73' The CR Flamengo manager makes a substitution. Mauricio Isla departs to be replaced by Matheuzinho.
- 77' Controversy at the stadium! Everton Ribeiro argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 82' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Igor Vinicius is withdrawn and Antonio Galeano gets his opportunity.
- 87' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Luan is withdrawn and Igor Gomes gets his opportunity.
- 89' CR Flamengo player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Pablo Felipe has done his job and it is now time for Santiago Trellez to step up.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sao Paulo FC take all three points.
Lineups
São Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 9
- 5
- 3
- 13
- 2
- 10
- 8
- 1
- 4
- 34
Bench
- 23
- 17
- 26
- 32
- 12
- 15
- 25
- 18
- 21
- 40
- 27
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
-
44
Mauricio Isla ↓ Matheuzinho 73'
- 14
-
10
Diego C ↓ Joao Gomes 73'
- 7
- 3
- 16
- 8
- 45
- 2
- 27
-
9
Gabriel Barbosa ↓ Pedro 66'
Bench
- 22
- 6
- 11
-
21
Pedro ↑ 66'
- 4
- 40
- 19
- 13
-
34
Matheuzinho ↑ 73'
-
35
Joao Gomes ↑ 73'
- 43
Coach
Rogério Ceni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Henrique | 6 |
| Luciano | 4 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 3 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 3 |
| Luiz Araujo | 2 |
| Ferreira | 2 |
| Tche Tche | 2 |
| Michael | 2 |
Head to Head
São Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.21
São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for:
São Paulo FC or CR Flamengo 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: São Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
São Paulo FC or Draw
65%
Draw or CR Flamengo
62%
São Paulo FC or CR Flamengo
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: São Paulo FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
9.3%
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
7%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC
| Handicap | São Paulo FC covers | Push | CR Flamengo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

