Sao Paulo FC vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs Fluminense FC — Serie A .
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 18 games · 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul | Fluminense FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Jul | CA Mineiro | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Jul | AC Goianiense | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jun | EC Juventude | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jun | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Jun | Botafogo FR | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul | Sao Paulo FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Jul | Ceará SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Jul | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Jun | Botafogo FR | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Jun | Avai FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Jun | America FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Sao Paulo FC | Fluminense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #3 |
| 25 | Points | 31 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 9 / 4 / 5 |
| 23 | Scored | 28 |
| 20 | Conceded | 23 |
| +3 | GD | +5 |
| 1.39 | PPG | 1.72 |
| 39% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 pts). Fluminense FC are 3rd (31 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
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 4 G | 1 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 3 G | 4 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 3 G | 2 A |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Sao Paulo FC and Fluminense FC.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Fernando Diniz will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Eder has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 18' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Diego.
- 23' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' Andre does the damage! The net is bulging and Fluminense FC surge ahead!
- 29' A tactical swap from Sao Paulo FC — Thiago on, Jandrei off on 29 minutes.
- 31' The referee has no hesitation. Luciano Neves is booked for Sao Paulo FC — Yellow card on 31.
- 34' Magnificent from Luciano Neves! That is 18 goals in 371 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 36' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Leo trudges off to be replaced by Luizao on 36 minutes.
- 41' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 41 minutes.
- 42' Sensational shot from Patrick. Sao Paulo FC is back in the lead.
- 43' What a strike from Patrick! The score is 3-1.
- 46' Fresh legs for Fluminense FC! Felipe Melo comes on to replace Luccas Claro.
- 51' Sao Paulo FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fluminense FC's shape.
- 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rogério Ceni might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 58' The crowd applauds Matheus Martinelli as he leaves the pitch. Nathan steps in for Fluminense FC.
- 59' Fluminense FC make a change. Matheus Martins trudges off to be replaced by Nonato on 59 minutes.
- 64' GOAL! Manoel Messias fires home to make it 3-2!
- 65' Jonathan Calleri is replacing Luciano Neves for the Sao Paulo FC side.
- 66' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jonathan Calleri is hanging Luciano Neves on the field on 66 minute.
- 67' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Eder is replaced by Igor Vinicius.
- 67' That is a Yellow card for Sao Paulo FC. Patrick will be fuming at that decision.
- 72' Supporters expect more eagerness from Willian, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 77' Fluminense FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 79' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nonato.
- 80' Fluminense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Willian is hanging Paulo Ganso on the field on 80 minute.
- 84' The Fluminense FC bench stirs into life. Jhon Arias is withdrawn and Alexandre Jesus gets his opportunity.
- 85' Caio Paulista is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
- 90' Jandrei is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fluminense FC tonight.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 93
- 26
- 13
- 88
- 23
- 4
- 46
- 11
- 29
- 37
Bench
- 10
- 2
- 9
- 7
- 25
- 40
- 34
- 15
- 30
- 20
- 32
- 18
Coach
Rogério Ceni
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Luccas Claro ↓ Felipe Melo 46'
- 12
- 2
- 70
- 14
- 7
-
38
Matheus Martinelli ↓ Nathan 58'
-
10
Paulo Ganso ↓ Willian 80'
- 26
-
37
Matheus Martins ↓ Nonato 59'
-
21
Jhon Arias ↓ Alexandre Jesus 84'
Bench
- 20
-
13
Nathan ↑ 58'
- 1
- 5
-
52
Felipe Melo ↑ 46'
-
17
Willian ↑ 80'
-
8
Nonato ↑ 59'
- 15
- 29
- 6
-
19
Alexandre Jesus ↑ 84'
Coach
Fernando Diniz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| German Cano | 4 |
| Brenner | 3 |
| Agustin Canobbio | 3 |
| Reinaldo | 3 |
| Patrick | 2 |
| Luciano Neves | 2 |
| Luciano | 2 |
| Robert Arboleda | 2 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.37
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Sao Paulo FC or Fluminense FC 71%
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
67%
Draw or Fluminense FC
62%
Sao Paulo FC or Fluminense FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

