Football · Brazil Serie A · 26/07, 23:30

Prediction: Flamengo vs Sao Paulo

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.88Total
Flamengo1.98
Sao Paulo0.89
1X2
62% 23% 15%
Flamengo Draw Sao Paulo
Markets
Over 2.5 goals 52% Both teams to score 53%
Most likely score
2-0
Recent form · 10 last
Flamengo 6-2-2 (W-D-L)
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Sao Paulo 1-5-4 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Flamengo 2–2–2 Sao Paulo (6 last)
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Flamengo 1562 · Sao Paulo 1477
FlamengoDrawSao Paulo
Our model62%23%15%
Market62%23%15%
Estimated total (ours) 2.88 goals · Bet365 line 2.5 · +0.4

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 54%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Flamengo (rating 1562 vs 1477).
  • High corners: 11.8 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 9.8 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

FlamengoSao Paulo
Goals for / against (FT)1.8 / 1.11 / 1.3
Goals for / against (HT)0.7 / 0.70.6 / 0.3
Half-time result (W/D/L)20/50/30%40/50/10%
Corners (HT / FT)3.3 / 5.63.2 / 6.2
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)4.7 / 0.35.1 / 0.1

Head-to-head (H2H) · Flamengo 222 Sao Paulo

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DateHomeScoreAway
29/01/26
Brazil Serie A
Sao Paulo2-1
HT 0-0
Flamengo
06/11/25
Brazil Serie A
Sao Paulo2-2
HT 1-1
Flamengo
12/07/25
Brazil Serie A
Flamengo2-0
HT 0-0
Sao Paulo
19/01/25
America Friendlies
Sao Paulo0-0
HT 0-0
Flamengo
04/08/24
Brazil Serie A
Sao Paulo1-0
HT 0-0
Flamengo
18/04/24
Brazil Serie A
Flamengo2-1
HT 1-0
Sao Paulo

Standings · Brazil Serie A

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Palmeiras 181251 301341
2 Flamengo 171043 311634
3 Fluminense 19955 292432
4 Bragantino 19937 262030
5 Athletico Paranaense 18936 241830
6 EC Bahia 18855 272329
7 Coritiba 18756 242426
8 Sao Paulo 18747 232025
9 Botafogo 18747 333225
10 Vitoria 18747 222525
11 Atletico Mineiro 18738 222324
12 Corinthians 18666 181924
13 Cruzeiro 18666 242824
14 Internacional 18567 212221
15 Santos 19568 273121
16 Gremio 19568 212521
17 Vasco da Gama 19559 223020
18 Mirassol 18549 202519
19 Remo 18468 212918
20 Chapecoense 181611 17359

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Flamengo

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
18/07 Olimpia Asuncion
America Friendlies
3-1 4-2 24 W
11/07 Benfica
World Club Friendlies
1-1 2-1 54 W
08/07 FC Lausanne-Sport
World Club Friendlies
0-0 2-0 41 W
03/07 River Plate
America Friendlies
2-2 2-2 44 D
30/05 Coritiba
Brazil Serie A
1-0 3-0 64 W
27/05 Cusco FC
Copa Libertadores
0-0 3-0 95 W
24/05 Palmeiras
Brazil Serie A
0-1 0-3 812 L
21/05 Estudiantes LP
Copa Libertadores
0-0 1-0 37 W
18/05 Athletico Paranaense
Brazil Serie A
0-1 1-1 75 D
15/05 Vitoria
Copa do Brasil
0-1 0-2 84 L

Sao Paulo

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
01/06 Remo
Brazil Serie A
0-0 0-1 73 L
27/05 Boston River
Copa Sudamericana
2-0 2-0 73 W
23/05 Botafogo
Brazil Serie A
1-0 1-1 48 D
20/05 Millonarios
Copa Sudamericana
1-0 1-1 77 D
17/05 Fluminense
Brazil Serie A
0-2 1-2 56 L
14/05 EC Juventude
Copa do Brasil
0-0 1-3 44 L
10/05 Corinthians
Brazil Serie A
1-1 2-3 78 L
08/05 O'Higgins
Copa Sudamericana
0-0 0-0 25 D
03/05 EC Bahia
Brazil Serie A
1-0 2-2 145 D
29/04 Millonarios
Copa Sudamericana
0-0 0-0 53 D

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Flamengo vs Sao Paulo?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Flamengo win (62%). Probabilities: Flamengo 62%, draw 23%, Sao Paulo 15%.

How many goals are expected in Flamengo vs Sao Paulo?

The model expects 2.88 goals (Flamengo 1.98 · Sao Paulo 0.89), with a 52% chance of over 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Flamengo vs Sao Paulo?

The model gives a 53% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 2-0.