Flamengo and São Paulo face each other on Sunday 07.26.2026, at 22:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 2026 match. The game will take place at Flamengo's home ground, the Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Clube de Regatas do Flamengo and São Paulo Futebol Clube, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Flamengo vs São Paulo
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Under 11.5 Corners
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Flamengo preview
Flamengo heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 18 matches, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo secured 11 victories, 4 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.06 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Mengão's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.
Flamengo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 77 goals, of which 35 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.94 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Samuel Lino has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Flamengo has conceded 16 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 0.89 per game) and 37 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.95 per match in the 2026 campaign.
São Paulo preview
São Paulo comes into the game with 19 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 7 victories, 4 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.32 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses.
São Paulo Futebol Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 46 goals during this period. Of that total, 24 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1.26 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.24.
Tricolor Paulista's offensive system is led by Jonathan Calleri, the team's top scorer this season. The argentinian forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Wendell Nascimento Borges. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 1.16 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 41 goals in 37 matches, averaging 1.11 per match.
Head to head: Flamengo vs São Paulo
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Flamengo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W L W D |
2 |
| Away | W D L W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 61% | 63% | 60% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2.88 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 1.94 | 2 | 1.9 |
| Conceded | 0.89 | 0.88 | 0.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 38% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 13% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 72% | 63% | 80% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.31 | 1.35 |
São Paulo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W D D |
1 |
| Home | L W D D D |
1.2 |
| Away | L L L L D |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 56% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.42 | 2.56 | 2.3 |
| Scored | 1.26 | 1.67 | 0.9 |
| Conceded | 1.16 | 0.89 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 56% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 33% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 11% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 72% | 78% | 20% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.54 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.26 | 1.32 |
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