Sunday , 16 August 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Sao Paulo FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Fluminense FC
Sat 1 Jul 2023 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 11' Felipe Melo
Gabriel Neves 55' Y
Y 86' Jhon Arias
Patryck 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sao Paulo FC vs Fluminense FC — Serie A .

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

6
6
8
Sao Paulo FC 20 games · Avg 2.8 goals Fluminense FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-07-01 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Fluminense FC 2022-11-05 Fluminense FC 3–1 Sao Paulo FC 2022-07-17 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 Fluminense FC 2021-09-12 Fluminense FC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2021-05-30 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Fluminense FC

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jul Fluminense FC H 1–0 W
25 Jun Cruzeiro EC A 0–1 L
21 Jun CA Paranaense H 2–1 W
11 Jun SE Palmeiras H 0–2 L
04 Jun Gremio FBPA A 1–2 L
28 May Goiás EC H 2–1 W
Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jul Sao Paulo FC A 0–1 L
28 Jun CS Cristal H 1–1 D
24 Jun EC Bahia H 2–1 W
22 Jun CA Mineiro H 1–1 D
11 Jun Goiás EC A 2–2 D
08 Jun CA River Plate A 0–2 L

Season Stats

Sao Paulo FC Fluminense FC
#12 Position #4
27 Points 38
22 Played 23
7 / 6 / 9 W / D / L 10 / 8 / 5
27 Scored 34
26 Conceded 28
+1 GD +6
1.23 PPG 1.65
32% Win % 43%

Key Stats

70% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
22% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season

Sao Paulo FC are 12th (27 pts). Fluminense FC are 4th (38 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
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
9/5
■ 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
Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Agustin Canobbio 4 G 2 A
Luciano Acosta 3 G 4 A
Jefferson Savarino 3 G 2 A
Rodrigo Castillo 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Sao Paulo FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' It looks surprising Fluminense FC does not make any changes. Luciano has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 11' Fluminense FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 16' Fluminense FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 21' Rafinha needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 26' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 31' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sao Paulo FC and Fluminense FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 36' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 41' 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' Rodrigo Huendra makes way for Wellington Rato at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 51' Felipe is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fluminense FC so far.
  • 55' The referee calls foul for Gabriel Neves. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 58' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Gabriel Neves departs to be replaced by Alisson.
  • 59' The crowd applauds Felipe Melo as he leaves the pitch. Felipe steps in for Fluminense FC.
  • 63' Lele gets the nod from Fluminense FC. He replaces Gabriel Pirani and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' Fluminense FC have won 417 goals from 389 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 73' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 78' 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.
  • 82' The Fluminense FC manager makes a substitution. Keno departs to be replaced by John Kennedy.
  • 86' Poor challenge from Jhon Arias. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 87' What a moment for Luciano! That strike on 87 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 90' Nathan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luciano on 90 minute.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Patryck gets a Yellow card.
  • Sao Paulo FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
German Cano 4
Reinaldo 3
Brenner 3
Agustin Canobbio 3
Patrick 2
Luciano Neves 2
Luciano 2
Robert Arboleda 2

Head to Head

2023-07-01 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Fluminense FC 2022-11-05 Fluminense FC 3–1 Sao Paulo FC 2022-07-17 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 Fluminense FC 2021-09-12 Fluminense FC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2021-05-30 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Fluminense FC

Sao Paulo FC Form

2023-07-01 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Fluminense FC W 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-06-21 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 CA Paranaense W 2023-06-11 Sao Paulo FC 0–2 SE Palmeiras L 2023-06-04 Gremio FBPA 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-05-28 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Goiás EC W

Fluminense FC Form

2023-07-01 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Fluminense FC L 2023-06-28 Fluminense FC 1–1 CS Cristal D 2023-06-24 Fluminense FC 2–1 EC Bahia W 2023-06-22 Fluminense FC 1–1 CA Mineiro D 2023-06-11 Goiás EC 2–2 Fluminense FC D 2023-06-08 CA River Plate 2–0 Fluminense FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.3 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for: Sao Paulo FC or Fluminense FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC42% Draw29% Fluminense FC29%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Fluminense FC
58%
Sao Paulo FC or Fluminense FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC27% Draw49% Fluminense FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.8%

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% 21% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✗
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.