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Sao Paulo FC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Sao Paulo FC
1 – 0
Full Time
CR Flamengo
Thu 7 Dec 2023 · 00:30 UTC Morumbi HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 15' Pablo
Y 65' Victor Hugo Gomes
Y 79' Allan

Overview

Match Preview

Sao Paulo FC vs CR Flamengo — Serie A at Morumbi.

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 22 33
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 21 10

Head-to-Head

7
6
7
Sao Paulo FC 20 games · Avg 2.7 goals CR Flamengo
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-07 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 CR Flamengo 2023-08-13 CR Flamengo 1–1 Sao Paulo FC 2022-08-06 Sao Paulo FC 0–2 CR Flamengo 2022-04-17 CR Flamengo 3–1 Sao Paulo FC 2021-11-14 Sao Paulo FC 0–4 CR Flamengo

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Dec CR Flamengo H 1–0 W
03 Dec CA Mineiro A 1–2 L
29 Nov EC Bahia A 1–0 W
26 Nov Cuiaba EC H 0–0 D
23 Nov Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
12 Nov Santos FC A 0–0 D
CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Dec Sao Paulo FC A 0–1 L
03 Dec Cuiaba EC H 2–1 W
29 Nov CA Mineiro H 0–3 L
26 Nov America FC A 3–0 W
24 Nov RB Bragantino H 1–0 W
11 Nov Fluminense FC H 1–1 D

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)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
43% Clean Sheets
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Morumbi!
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their trying to find a way past CR Flamengo's compact .
  • 10' CR Flamengo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pablo on 15 minutes.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 26' Luciano doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 31' The 22-year-old Wesley has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 36' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sao Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 41' CR Flamengo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 46' The CR Flamengo bench stirs into life. Luiz Araujo is withdrawn and Victor Hugo Gomes gets his opportunity.
  • 51' With 2 assists to his name this season, Everton Ribeiro is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 56' The supporters are chanting for Bruno Henrique. He replaces Gerson on 56 minute.
  • 61' Guillermo Varela has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 63' Erison is replacing Caio Matheus for the Sao Paulo FC side.
  • 64' William da Silva gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Juan Santos and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Controversy at the stadium! Victor Hugo Gomes argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 68' Time for substitution for CR Flamengo. Everton is replaced by Everton Ribeiro.
  • 69' A tactical swap from CR Flamengo — Allan on, Pablo off on 69 minutes.
  • 74' CR Flamengo ring the changes. Guillermo Varela has done his job and it is now time for Wesley to step up.
  • 76' The supporters are chanting for Patryck. He replaces Welington on 76 minute.
  • 79' The referee calls foul for Allan. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 84' Everton has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 86' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Diego Costa comes on to replace Wellington Rato.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sao Paulo FC players.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dorival Júnior

CR Flamengo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tite

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bruno Henrique 6
Luciano 4
Gabriel Barbosa 3
Jonathan Calleri 3
Luiz Araujo 2
Ferreira 2
Tche Tche 2
Michael 2

Head to Head

2023-12-07 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 CR Flamengo 2023-08-13 CR Flamengo 1–1 Sao Paulo FC 2022-08-06 Sao Paulo FC 0–2 CR Flamengo 2022-04-17 CR Flamengo 3–1 Sao Paulo FC 2021-11-14 Sao Paulo FC 0–4 CR Flamengo

Sao Paulo FC Form

2023-12-07 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 CR Flamengo W 2023-12-03 CA Mineiro 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-11-29 EC Bahia 0–1 Sao Paulo FC W 2023-11-26 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Cuiaba EC D 2023-11-23 Fluminense FC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-11-12 Santos FC 0–0 Sao Paulo FC D

CR Flamengo Form

2023-12-07 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 CR Flamengo L 2023-12-03 CR Flamengo 2–1 Cuiaba EC W 2023-11-29 CR Flamengo 0–3 CA Mineiro L 2023-11-26 America FC 0–3 CR Flamengo W 2023-11-24 CR Flamengo 1–0 RB Bragantino W 2023-11-11 CR Flamengo 1–1 Fluminense FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.79 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4 CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for: CR Flamengo or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC28% Draw29% CR Flamengo43%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
57%
Draw or CR Flamengo
72%
Sao Paulo FC or CR Flamengo
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC15% Draw51% CR Flamengo34%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.6%
0 – 0
13.4%
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 2
10.6%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
4%
2 – 2
3.4%
2 – 0
3.3%
0 – 4
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push CR Flamengo covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 13% 81%
-0.5 19% — 81%
+0.5 50% — 50%
+1 50% 25% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 15% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✗
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
46% ✓

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