Sao Paulo 2-1 Fluminense – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Sao Paulo at 49%, yet other data sources diverge — this Sao Paulo vs Fluminense fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Sao Paulo and Fluminense meet at MorumBIS in Serie A, Regular Season - 6. This fixture gets under way on Tuesday 14 May 2024 at 00:00 UTC.
Form
Sao Paulo (all games): 4W 3D 3L across 10 Serie A fixtures this term — 1.50 PPG. Last five: L D W L W. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 0.90 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence.
Sao Paulo at MorumBIS this season: 6W 2D 2L from 10 home games — 2.00 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 0.60 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at MorumBIS. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Their home PPG of 2.00 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.50 — Sao Paulo are significantly better at MorumBIS than their overall form suggests.
Fluminense have collected 1.40 PPG across 10 Serie A outings this season: 4W 2D 4L. Last five: W W W L L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation.
When travelling in Serie A this season, Fluminense have posted 1W 3D 6L from 10 away outings — 0.60 PPG. Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel. Their away PPG of 0.60 is notably below their overall 1.40 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.50 vs 1.40 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
Both sides have a clean-sheet tendency (using home/away splits) — Sao Paulo have seen both teams score in just 30% of their matches, Fluminense in only 30%. BTTS No has clear statistical support from the form record of both squads.
Head-to-Head
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 5 meetings: Sao Paulo 1W, Fluminense 3W, 1D.
The 5 previous meetings have averaged 2.6 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 23 Nov 2023, ended 0–1 with Fluminense winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading
Sao Paulo half-time and goal-timing data (76 games, 38 at home): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 54% of the time; BTTS occurs in 45% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 55% of games (home games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
Fluminense half-time and goal-timing data (76 games, 38 at away): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; BTTS occurs in 34% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sao Paulo 51% versus Fluminense 43%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sao Paulo 46% | Fluminense 47%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sao Paulo 1.43 xG and Fluminense 0.87 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Sao Paulo attack 0.903 / defence 0.908 | Fluminense attack 0.893 / defence 1.268. League average goals — home 1.252 / away 1.074. Fluminense bring a strong defensive rating of 1.268 — this is suppressing Sao Paulo's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 43 Sao Paulo games / 43 Fluminense games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sao Paulo 49% | Draw 30% | Fluminense 21%. Fair-value odds: Sao Paulo 2.04 | Draw 3.33 | Fluminense 4.76. Sao Paulo hold a narrow Poisson edge at 49% — the draw (30%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 41% | BTTS probability 46% | Total xG 2.30. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 59% — total xG of 2.30 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 46% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Sao Paulo at 49% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Sao Paulo if the outright odds are short.
The Poisson model projects 2.30 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 41% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.0 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 46% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Sao Paulo 30% | Fluminense 30% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sao Paulo vs Fluminense | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 6 | Venue: MorumBIS • Kick-off: Tuesday 14 May 2024, 00:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sao Paulo 49% | Draw 30% | Fluminense 21% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 41% | BTTS 46% | xG Sao Paulo 1.43 / Fluminense 0.87 • Poisson strength factors: Sao Paulo attack 0.903 / def 0.908 | Fluminense attack 0.893 / def 1.268 | league avg home 1.252 / away 1.074 • Poisson stance: Sao Paulo (49%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.43
Sao Paulo xG
Expected Goals
0.87
Fluminense xG
46%
BTTS
68%
Over 1.5
41%
Over 2.5
20%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sao Paulo vs Fluminense kick off?
Sao Paulo vs Fluminense kicked off at 00:00 on Tuesday 14 May 2024 at MorumBIS.
What was the final score in Sao Paulo vs Fluminense?
Sao Paulo 2 - 1 Fluminense.
Where is Sao Paulo vs Fluminense being played?
The match is being played at MorumBIS.
What competition is Sao Paulo vs Fluminense part of?
Sao Paulo vs Fluminense is a Regular Season - 6 fixture in the Serie A (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Sao Paulo vs Fluminense?
Our statistical model gives Sao Paulo a 49% chance of winning, Fluminense a 21% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Sao Paulo the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sao Paulo vs Fluminense?
Our model estimates a 46% probability that both Sao Paulo and Fluminense will score (BTTS).
Will Sao Paulo vs Fluminense have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 41%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sao Paulo and Fluminense?
Record (5 meetings): Sao Paulo 1W | Draws 1 | Fluminense 3W.
What form are Sao Paulo and Fluminense in?
Sao Paulo (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 0.90 | L5 L-D-W-L-W. Fluminense (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-W-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Sao Paulo's attack rating (0.90) and Fluminense's defence rating (1.27), the model arrives at 1.43 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Fluminense's attack (0.89x) against Sao Paulo's defence (0.91x) — and the away total comes out at 0.87.
These ratings are built from 43/43 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.1%. Close behind: 1-0 (12.7%), 0-0 (11.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 38% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Sao Paulo Win
49%
2.05
30%
3.36
21%
4.67
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
14.3%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.5%
Draw
2 – 0
10.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.43
Sao Paulo xG
Total xG
2.30
0.87
Fluminense xG
2.05
49%
Home win
3.36
30%
Draw
4.67
21%
Away win
Goals Markets
67%
Over 1.5
1.49
33%
Under 1.5
3.03
41%
Over 2.5
2.44
59%
Under 2.5
1.69
20%
Over 3.5
5.00
80%
Under 3.5
1.25
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
46%
BTTS Yes
2.19
54%
BTTS No
1.84
Clean Sheet
42%
2.39
24%
4.19
Win to Nil
20%
4.90
5%
19.57
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.0 | 8.7 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.3 | 8.9 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Sao Paulo vs Fluminense?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.1%.
How many goals are Sao Paulo and Fluminense expected to score?
The model projects 1.43 expected goals for Sao Paulo and 0.87 for Fluminense, a combined total of 2.30.
How confident is the prediction model for Sao Paulo vs Fluminense?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 49%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Sao Paulo come into this having played 76 games, going 27W 26D 23L for 1.41 points per game. Their last five reads L-D-W-L-W.
On the other side, Fluminense sit at 1.66 PPG from 76 outings (37W 15D 24L), a run that reads W-W-W-L-L across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.41 PPG for Sao Paulo against 1.66 for Fluminense. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
Sao Paulo's home form reads 21W 9D 8L across 38 games on their own ground, a 1.89 PPG return. That's noticeably better than their 1.41 PPG overall — Sao Paulo are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Away from home, Fluminense have taken 1.16 points per game from 38 outings (12W 8D 18L). That's a step down from their 1.66 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Fluminense's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Sao Paulo come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Sao Paulo are averaging 1.25 goals scored and 1.05 conceded per game recently; Fluminense are on 1.50 scored and 1.16 conceded.
Last 76 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sao Paulo
Current Season
Fluminense
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sao Paulo and Fluminense in coming into this match?
Sao Paulo have gone 27W 26D 23L in their last 76 games (1.41 PPG), while Fluminense have gone 37W 15D 24L in their last 76 (1.66 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sao Paulo at home or Fluminense away?
Sao Paulo's home record (1.89 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sao Paulo at home: 1.89 PPG; Fluminense away: 1.16 PPG.
Have Sao Paulo or Fluminense been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sao Paulo have kept a clean sheet in 32% of their recent games, Fluminense in 34%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since September 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. The two were last together as recently as 16 May 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Records & Recent Trends
Fluminense have won the last 2 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Fluminense won 6-0 on 27 Nov 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Sao Paulo have gone 3W 1D 0L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Fluminense — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Sao Paulo
1
Draws
6
Fluminense
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sao Paulo and Fluminense?
From 10 meetings on record, Sao Paulo have won 3, Fluminense have won 6, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Sao Paulo and Fluminense last play each other?
They last met on 16 May 2026, when Fluminense 2-1 Sao Paulo.
Who has won more matches between Sao Paulo and Fluminense?
Fluminense have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Sao Paulo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 47% of the time.
Fluminense are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sao Paulo 45%, Fluminense 34% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 55% (Sao Paulo) and 42% (Fluminense).
On the defensive side: Sao Paulo keep a clean sheet in 40% of their matches; Fluminense in 32%; Sao Paulo have failed to score in 26% of games; Fluminense in 40%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sao Paulo home games / Fluminense away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sao Paulo play Fluminense?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 45% of Sao Paulo's recent matches and 34% of Fluminense's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Sao Paulo vs Fluminense usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 55% of Sao Paulo's recent games and 42% of Fluminense's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Sao Paulo and Fluminense tend to score early?
Sao Paulo have had a goal before half-time in 79% of their recent matches, Fluminense in 68% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Sao Paulo edge out Fluminense 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sao Paulo beat Fluminense 2-1 at MorumBIS, Regular Season - 6, in the Serie A. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sao Paulo 1.43 xG and Fluminense 0.87 xG, a combined 2.30. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sao Paulo attack 0.90 / defence 0.91 against Fluminense attack 0.89 / defence 1.27, drawn from 43/43 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Sao Paulo 49% | Draw 30% | Fluminense 21%, with Sao Paulo to win its most likely call at 49%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 41%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 68% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 46% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 47% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sao Paulo 46%, Fluminense 47%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 47%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sao Paulo's trading profile (76 games, 38 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here.
Fluminense's trading profile (76 games, 38 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 43% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 34% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Sao Paulo 1.41 PPG, Fluminense 1.66 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Sao Paulo win broke the near-deadlock.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.