São Paulo FC vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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São Paulo FC vs Fluminense FC — Serie A at Morumbi.
- São Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 34 games · 57 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 | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul | Fluminense FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Jul | EC Juventude | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jul | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Jul | RB Bragantino | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Jul | CR Flamengo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Jun | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul | São Paulo FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Jul | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jul | CR Flamengo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Jul | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Jul | Chelsea FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Jul | Al Hilal | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| São Paulo FC | Fluminense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #4 |
| 44 | Points | 57 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 8 / 14 | W / D / L | 16 / 9 / 9 |
| 39 | Scored | 55 |
| 39 | Conceded | 42 |
| +0 | GD | +13 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.68 |
| 35% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
São Paulo FC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
São Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts). Fluminense FC are 4th (57 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
São 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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
São Paulo FC
| Jonathan Calleri | 10 G | 2 A |
| Luciano | 9 G | 1 A |
| Artur Guimaraes | 4 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Sao Paulo FC host Fluminense FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Sao Paulo FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fluminense FC's shape.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 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.
- 20' Sao Paulo FC is showing some good football. However, Sao Paulo FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 24' GOAL! Robert Arboleda fires home to make it 1-0!
- 29' Fluminense FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker John Kennedy scoring 1 goals.
- 34' 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.
- 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' That looks like a foul for a card for Martinelli.
- 45' It’s gonna be a card for Lima.
- 46' The crowd applauds John Kennedy as he leaves the pitch. Yeferson Soteldo steps in for Fluminense FC.
- 51' Sao Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fluminense FC backline.
- 54' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ferreira on 54 minutes.
- 56' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Facundo Bernal on 56 minutes.
- 59' Ferreira doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 63' It’s gonna be a card for Enzo Diaz.
- 68' Wendell gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Enzo Diaz and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — Ferreira exits the field as Andre Silva enters on 69.
- 71' Ganso gets the nod from Fluminense FC. He replaces Lima and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 75 minute. Luciano leaves to be changed by Gonzalo Tapia.
- 77' GOAL! Samuel Xavier scores on 77.
- 82' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alan Franco is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sao Paulo FC.
- 86' Sao Paulo FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 86' Jose Sabino gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Alan Franco and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' It’s gonna be a card for Juan Freytes.
- The final score is 3-1.
Lineups
São Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 10
- 5
- 6
- 20
- 28
- 13
- 32
- 11
- 23
- 21
Bench
- 93
- 33
- 18
- 35
- 17
- 36
- 29
- 15
- 43
- 19
- 14
- 48
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
26
Manoel ↓ Samuel Xavier 46'
- 23
- 3
- 22
- 9
-
99
John Kennedy ↓ Yeferson Soteldo 46'
- 45
-
8
Martinelli ↓ Hercules 46'
-
17
Agustin Canobbio ↓ Kevin Serna 46'
- 5
Bench
-
2
Samuel Xavier ↑ 46'
- 29
-
10
Ganso ↑ 71'
- 16
- 11
-
7
Yeferson Soteldo ↑ 46'
- 27
- 14
- 77
-
35
Hercules ↑ 46'
- 18
-
90
Kevin Serna ↑ 46'
Coach
Renato Gaucho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| German Cano | 4 |
| Brenner | 3 |
| Agustin Canobbio | 3 |
| Reinaldo | 3 |
| Luciano Neves | 2 |
| Luciano | 2 |
| Robert Arboleda | 2 |
| John Kennedy | 2 |
Head to Head
São Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.55
São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: São Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
São Paulo FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Fluminense FC
50%
São Paulo FC or Fluminense FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: São Paulo FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.8%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC
| Handicap | São Paulo FC covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

