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 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
- CR Flamengo 17 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
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 | Grêmio 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #2 |
| 25 | Points | 34 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 7 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 10 / 4 / 3 |
| 23 | Scored | 31 |
| 20 | Conceded | 16 |
| +3 | GD | +15 |
| 1.39 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 39% | Win % | 59% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
41%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 pts). CR Flamengo are 2nd (34 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CR Flamengo
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/–
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
CR Flamengo
| Pedro | 10 G | 4 A |
| Samuel Lino | 4 G | 6 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.
- 3' The Brazil Luciano breaks the deadlock on 3 minutes. 1-0!
- 8' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Giorgian De Arrascaeta makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 12' Luciano has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 12.
- 17' The 37-year-old Rafael Monteiro has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 22' 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.
- 27' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CR Flamengo needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 32' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Filipe Luis will be considering his options from the bench.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sao Paulo FC and CR Flamengo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 40' CR Flamengo receives a card for a hard tackle on 40.
- 45' A moment of madness from Danilo on 45 minutes earns him a card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
- 50' Sao Paulo FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 55' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
- 64' Samuel Lino adds to his 0 season tally! CR Flamengo lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 67' A moment of madness from Gonzalo Plata on 67 minutes earns him a card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
- 69' Another change for CR Flamengo made on 69 minute. Jorge Carrascal leaves to be changed by Luiz Araujo.
- 70' A tactical swap from CR Flamengo — Ayrton Lucas on, Samuel Lino off on 70 minutes.
- 71' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Luiz Gustavo has done his job and it is now time for Lucas Moura to step up.
- 76' A quiet spell here at Morumbi. CR Flamengo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 77' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Pablo Maia has done his job and it is now time for Alisson to step up.
- 80' The deadlock is broken! Ferreira gets on the scoresheet on 80 minutes.
- 81' The CR Flamengo manager makes a substitution. Saul departs to be replaced by Yan.
- 86' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sao Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Agustin Rossi argues furiously but the card stands.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Tche Tche | 2 |
| Michael | 2 |
| Pedro | 2 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 2 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 2 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
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: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
63%
Draw or CR Flamengo
66%
Sao Paulo FC or CR Flamengo
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 0
9%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | CR Flamengo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

