Sao Paulo FC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs CR Flamengo — Serie A at Morumbi.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | CR Flamengo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Jul | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Jul | Botafogo FR | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Jul | EC Juventude | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Jul | Gremio FBPA | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Jul | CA Mineiro | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Jul | AC Goianiense | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Jul | EC Vitoria | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jul | Criciúma EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jul | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jul | Cuiaba EC | 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)
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' We are underway at Morumbi. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sao Paulo FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' CR Flamengo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' Matheus Martins has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 24 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. David Luiz made 409 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' Leo Pereira has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 33' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Wellington Rato gets a card.
- 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 43' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 46' A change in the CR Flamengo ranks — Bruno Henrique exits the field as Gerson enters on 46.
- 51' Rafael Monteiro has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 475 appearances.
- 56' Brazil international Leo Ortiz has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 61' Magnificent from Jonathan Calleri! That is 63 goals in 267 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 63' It is a substitution in CR Flamengo team. Carlinhos is replaced by Giorgian De Arrascaeta on 63 minute.
- 68' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sao Paulo FC and CR Flamengo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 70' It’s a booking for CR Flamengo player. Matheus Martins gets a card.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a card for David Luiz on 74 minutes.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Liziero. He replaces Damian Bobadilla on 75 minute.
- 76' Lorran gets the nod from CR Flamengo. He replaces Matheus Martins and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' CR Flamengo 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.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Bruno Henrique is booked for CR Flamengo — card on 84.
- 86' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Rodrigo Nestor comes on to replace Ferreira.
- CR Flamengo will have plenty to reflect on. Sao Paulo FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
- 7
- 16
- 13
- 9
- 28
- 47
- 6
- 27
- 23
- 21
Bench
- 33
- 93
- 26
- 20
- 35
- 17
- 32
- 11
- 36
- 15
- 30
- 31
Coach
Luis Zubeldía
CR Flamengo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 23
-
21
Allan ↓ Ayrton Lucas 63'
-
27
Bruno Henrique ↓ Gerson 46'
- 99
- 1
-
17
Matias Vina ↓ Victor Hugo Gomes 76'
-
20
Matheus Martins ↓ Lorran 76'
- 43
- 22
Bench
-
14
Giorgian De Arrascaeta ↑ 63'
-
6
Ayrton Lucas ↑ 63'
- 15
- 5
-
8
Gerson ↑ 46'
- 2
- 33
- 25
-
29
Victor Hugo Gomes ↑ 76'
- 48
- 52
-
19
Lorran ↑ 76'
Coach
Tite
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Henrique | 6 |
| Luciano | 4 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 3 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 3 |
| Ferreira | 2 |
| Tche Tche | 2 |
| Michael | 2 |
| Pedro | 2 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for:
Sao Paulo FC or CR Flamengo 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Sao Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
64%
Draw or CR Flamengo
65%
Sao Paulo FC or CR Flamengo
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.7%
0 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
8%
0 – 2
8%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | CR Flamengo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 22% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

