Sao Paulo FC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs CR Flamengo — Serie A .
- Sao Paulo FC 22 games · 27 pts (2026/26)
- CR Flamengo 21 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 23 | 34 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 22 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | CR Flamengo | H | 0–4 | L |
| 11 Nov | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Nov | EC Bahia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | SC Internacional | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | RB Bragantino | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Oct | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | EC Bahia | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Nov | Chapecoense AF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Nov | AC Goianiense | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | CA Paranaense | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Oct | CA Mineiro | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Sao Paulo FC | CR Flamengo | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #2 |
| 27 | Points | 42 |
| 22 | Played | 21 |
| 7 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 12 / 6 / 3 |
| 27 | Scored | 39 |
| 26 | Conceded | 18 |
| +1 | GD | +21 |
| 1.23 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 32% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
Sao Paulo FC are 12th (27 pts). CR Flamengo are 2nd (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
CR Flamengo
0-15
4/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/1
76+
6/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
| Jonathan Calleri | 7 G | 1 A |
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G | |
| Artur Guimaraes | 3 G | 1 A |
CR Flamengo
| Pedro | 12 G | 5 A |
| Samuel Lino | 5 G | 7 A |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lucas Paqueta | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Sao Paulo FC and CR Flamengo is underway.
- 1' Against the run of play, Gabriel Barbosa has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 4' Bruno Henrique is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 9' Poor challenge from Jonathan Calleri. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 10' Jonathan Calleri has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 10.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' Hugo Nogueira is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CR Flamengo so far.
- 22' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matheuzinho on 22.
- 27' Sao Paulo FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CR Flamengo's shape.
- 32' With 0 assists to his name this season, Miranda is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CR Flamengo.
- 35' Time for substitution for CR Flamengo. Rodrigo Caio is replaced by Gustavo Henrique.
- 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 42' Magnificent from Michael! That is 31 goals in 152 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' Vitor Bueno gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Marquinhos and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their trying to find a way past CR Flamengo's compact .
- 56' Magnificent from Michael! That is 31 goals in 152 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 61' 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.
- 65' The crowd applauds Matheuzinho as he leaves the pitch. Rodinei steps in for CR Flamengo.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Kenedy. He replaces Gabriel Barbosa on 66 minute.
- 70' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — Gabriel Neves exits the field as Luis Orejuela enters on 70.
- 74' Robert Piris is ready to make an impact after coming on for Willian Arao at the 74 minute mark.
- 79' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Renato Gaucho will be considering his options from the bench.
- 84' CR Flamengo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 87' A moment of madness from Shaylon on 87 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
- Full Time. CR Flamengo beats Sao Paulo FC
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 6
- 26
- 30
- 77
- 22
- 1
- 4
- 14
- 47
- 15
Bench
- 9
- 18
- 3
- 19
- 2
- 20
- 23
- 12
- 11
- 29
- 39
- 8
Coach
Rogério Ceni
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Willian Arao ↓ Robert Piris 74'
- 6
- 7
-
3
Rodrigo Caio ↓ Gustavo Henrique 35'
-
23
David Luiz ↓ Bruno Viana 46'
- 18
- 27
-
9
Gabriel Barbosa ↓ Kenedy 66'
- 19
-
34
Matheuzinho ↓ Rodinei 65'
- 45
Bench
- 22
-
20
Rodinei ↑ 65'
-
26
Robert Piris ↑ 74'
- 4
-
33
Kenedy ↑ 66'
- 8
-
30
Bruno Viana ↑ 46'
-
2
Gustavo Henrique ↑ 35'
- 63
- 36
- 35
- 13
Coach
Renato Gaucho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Henrique | 6 |
| Luciano | 4 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 3 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 3 |
| Luiz Araujo | 2 |
| Ferreira | 2 |
| Tche Tche | 2 |
| Michael | 2 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.01
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.02
CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Flamengo win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
47%
Draw or CR Flamengo
78%
Sao Paulo FC or CR Flamengo
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Flamengo win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–4 not predicted0 – 4Actual
1 – 1
10.7%
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 3
6.5%
0 – 0
6.4%
0 – 3
6.4%
2 – 2
4.9%
2 – 1
4.8%
1 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3.3%
1 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | CR Flamengo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 23% | 36% |
| +1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +2 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

