Sao Paulo FC vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs Fluminense FC — Serie A .
- Sao Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 34 games · 57 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 35 | 51 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | Sao Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 41 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May | Fluminense FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Feb | CR Flamengo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Botafogo FR | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Feb | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | Ceará SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Feb | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Feb | Santos FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Feb | Ceará SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | CA Mineiro | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Feb | EC Bahia | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Sao Paulo FC | Fluminense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #4 |
| 44 | Points | 57 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 8 / 14 | W / D / L | 16 / 9 / 9 |
| 39 | Scored | 55 |
| 39 | Conceded | 42 |
| +0 | GD | +13 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.68 |
| 35% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
Sao Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts). Fluminense FC are 4th (57 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fluminense FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
6/1
31-45
6/5
46-60
4/9
61-75
5/6
76+
18/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
| Jonathan Calleri | 10 G | 2 A |
| Luciano | 9 G | 1 A |
| Artur Guimaraes | 4 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Hulk | 7 G | 6 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 7 G | 2 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 6 G | 5 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 6 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for São Paulo FC to score. At the same time, Fluminense FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bruno Alves, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. São Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 13' Poor challenge from Reinaldo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 14' A moment of madness from Reinaldo on 14 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
- 19' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 24' Fluminense FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both São Paulo FC and Fluminense FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 34' Fluminense FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 37' The referee has no hesitation. Abel Hernandez is booked for Fluminense FC — Yellow card on 37.
- 42' The 25-year-old Luiz Henrique has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' The whistle greets Igor Gomes as he departs to be replaced by Joao Rojas.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 56' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Pablo Felipe is replaced by Luciano Neves.
- 57' Luciano Neves gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Pablo Felipe and will look to change the dynamic.
- 62' Marcos Felipe needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 67' international Lizeiro has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Yago Felipe.
- 73' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 73 minute. Gabriel Sara leaves to be changed by Shaylon.
- 74' Fluminense FC make a change. Caio Paulista trudges off to be replaced by Raul Marcelo Bobadilla on 74 minutes.
- 75' The Fluminense FC bench stirs into life. Abel Hernandez is withdrawn and Kayky gets his opportunity.
- 80' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 85' The whistle greets Gabriel Teixeira as he departs to be replaced by Luiz Henrique.
- 89' Wellington is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yago Felipe at the 89 minute mark.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 9
- 3
- 6
- 26
- 2
- 22
- 1
- 13
- 14
- 21
Bench
- 18
- 19
- 7
- 23
- 15
- 25
- 4
- 34
- 27
- 17
- 12
- 11
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
-
20
Yago Felipe ↓ Wellington 89'
- 2
- 1
-
77
Nene ↓ Juan Cazares 85'
-
70
Caio Paulista ↓ Raul Bobadilla 74'
-
32
Abel Hernandez ↓ Kayky 75'
- 33
- 38
- 39
Bench
- 44
-
11
Juan Cazares ↑ 85'
-
8
Wellington ↑ 89'
- 14
- 27
-
19
Raul Bobadilla ↑ 74'
- 7
- 31
-
34
Luiz Henrique ↑ 85'
-
37
Kayky ↑ 75'
- 10
- 26
Coach
Roger Machado
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| German Cano | 4 |
| Brenner | 3 |
| Agustin Canobbio | 3 |
| Reinaldo | 3 |
| Luciano | 2 |
| Robert Arboleda | 2 |
| John Kennedy | 2 |
| Patrick | 2 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Sao Paulo FC or Fluminense FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
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
67%
Draw or Fluminense FC
63%
Sao Paulo FC or Fluminense FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
10.3%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.7%
0 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

