Sao Paulo FC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2025 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 | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | CR Flamengo | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | EC Bahia | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Mirassol FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Oct | Gremio FBPA | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | SE Palmeiras | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Nov | SC Recife | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Oct | SE Palmeiras | H | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Oct | Botafogo FR | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | EC Bahia | A | 0–1 | L |
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' Sao Paulo FC have kicked off against CR Flamengo. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 3' Luciano adds to his 4 season tally! Sao Paulo FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 8' Giorgian De Arrascaeta does the damage! The net is bulging and CR Flamengo surge ahead!
- 12' That is a card for Sao Paulo FC. Luciano will be fuming at that decision.
- 17' Sao Paulo FC have won 407 goals from 373 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 22' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 27' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sao Paulo FC that had 373 games and scored 407 goals.
- 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 37' 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.
- 40' Controversy at the stadium! Jorge Carrascal argues furiously but the card stands.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Danilo on 45.
- 50' Rafael Monteiro is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CR Flamengo so far.
- 55' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 60' CR Flamengo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 64' Assisted by Emerson Royal with the perfectly-timed delivery and Samuel Lino makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 67' Gonzalo Plata is having his name booked by the referee on 67.
- 69' The crowd applauds Jorge Carrascal as he leaves the pitch. Luiz Araujo steps in for CR Flamengo.
- 70' Another change for CR Flamengo made on 70 minute. Samuel Lino leaves to be changed by Ayrton Lucas.
- 71' Lucas Moura has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luiz Gustavo on 71 minute.
- 76' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 77' Alisson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pablo Maia on 77 minute.
- 80' A goal from the Brazil international Ferreira! He fires home on 80 to make it 2-2!
- 81' A tactical swap from CR Flamengo — Yan on, Saul off on 81 minutes.
- 86' Jose Sabino, a Brazil , has 9 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Agustin Rossi is booked for CR Flamengo — card on 90.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 5
- 6
- 16
- 35
- 32
- 11
- 29
- 23
- 21
- 14
Bench
- 25
- 7
- 2
- 77
- 20
- 36
- 22
- 50
- 43
- 52
- 42
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 22
- 4
- 13
- 8
- 26
- 5
- 1
- 50
-
15
Jorge Carrascal ↓ Luiz Araujo 69'
-
16
Samuel Lino ↓ Ayrton Lucas 70'
Bench
- 11
-
6
Ayrton Lucas ↑ 70'
-
7
Luiz Araujo ↑ 69'
- 2
- 30
- 17
- 23
-
18
Nicolas de la Cruz ↑ 70'
- 33
- 25
-
64
Yan ↑ 81'
- 61
Coach
Filipe Luis
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
2 / 4
1.18
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for:
Sao Paulo FC or CR Flamengo 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.7
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 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
60%
Draw or CR Flamengo
68%
Sao Paulo FC or CR Flamengo
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 1
9.3%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
7%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | CR Flamengo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

