Fluminense and São Paulo face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie A season. The game takes place at Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã) on Saturday, 16/05/2026, at 23:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Fluminense Football Club vs São Paulo Futebol Clube, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Fluminense vs São Paulo
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Flu preview
Fluminense comes into the match having played 15 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.8 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses.
Fluminense's attack has scored 43 goals during this period. Out of this total, 25 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.39.
The offence system of Fluminense is led by John Kennedy as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Luciano Acosta, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 20 goals with an average of 1.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 33 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 1.06.
Tricolor Paulista preview
On the other hand, São Paulo comes into the match having played 15 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.6 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses.
São Paulo's attack has scored 39 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.4 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.3.
The offence system of São Paulo is led by Jonathan Calleri as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Wendell Nascimento Borges, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 1.07 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.03.
Head to head: Fluminense vs São Paulo
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Fluminense
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D L L |
1 |
| Home | W D W L L |
1.4 |
| Away | D L L D W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 75% | 29% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.88 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.13 | 1.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 73% | 75% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 25% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 0% | 14% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 88% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.99 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.14 | 1.53 |
São Paulo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D D |
0.6 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | L L D D L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 71% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.86 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.07 | 0.71 | 1.38 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 43% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 43% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 14% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 71% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.49 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.23 | 1.39 |
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