Flamengo vs São Paulo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Jul 2026
Flamengo vs São Paulo Predictions
Take a chance on Flamengo -1 when they clash with São Paulo. The Asian Handicap odds of -127 are appealing and you’ll land a return for a win by two goals or more and money back if the favourites win by one.
Our Flamengo vs São Paulo betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Flamengo square off against São Paulo, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Sunday 26 July.
Flamengo have got the win in back-to-back Série A games. On their travels, Chapecoense were recently beaten 4-0. The Scarlet-Black managed six shots on target and enjoyed 64% possession, with Pedro scoring two, while Rafael Thyere (own goal) and Lorran also getting a goal.
São Paulo have now suffered five straight away defeats. Their previous game ended in a 2-1 home loss against Athletico Paranaense. Dorival Junior's side had three shots on goal and enjoyed 70% possession, with Artur Guimaraes finding the net.
Teams’ Last Clash Saw 2-1 São Paulo Win
São Paulo succeeded 2-1 at home when they last faced Flamengo. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in four São Paulo victories, three draws and three Flamengo wins.
| Série A | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Flamengo |
18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 16 | 19 | 35:16 | 37 |
| 12 | São Paulo |
19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 24:22 | 25 |
Flamengo have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts. The Rio de Janeiro team have averaged 56.1% possession and 4.6 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.8 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 5.2 corners.
Top goalscorer Pedro has found the net 10 times, with Samuel Dias Lino, Jorginho, Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Lucas Paqueta scoring 2 each. The leading assistor is Samuel Dias Lino with 6.
São Paulo have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. There’s been an average of 51.0% possession, 7.4 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts.
The leading scorers have been Luciano Neves and Ferreira with 4, while Artur Guimaraes has 2. Wendell has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Flamengo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Agustin Rossi (GK), Emerson Royal, Vitão, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, Samuel Lino, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique, Pedro.
São Paulo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Rafael (GK), Lucas Ramon, Robert Arboleda, Luis Osorio, Wendell, Damián Bobadilla, Marcos Antônio, Artur, Pablo Maia, Luciano, Jonathan Calleri.
Main Match Prediction
There’s a case for backing Flamengo at -1, especially when you consider the attractive odds of -127 on the table. We think that the hosts should have the upper hand in this Série A match.
Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of Série A data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 55.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re going for Flamengo at +700 to secure a 3-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo) is available to cover the shots on goal line at +143. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.
Jorginho (Flamengo) has scored three goals in his past seven Série A home games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +575 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
São Paulo have had over 3.5 corners in ten straight games, with Flamengo conceding over 3.5 corners in their past four games. We endorse betting on the -110 that São Paulo successfully cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi. The selections are Flamengo with an Asian Handicap of -1, BTTS No together with Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo) to record over 1.5 shots on target.
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Flamengo vs São Paulo Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The latest Flamengo odds are -217 which leads to them being favourites in this Série A clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 68% prospect of securing a victory. São Paulo are the +600 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Flamengo at -102, go for São Paulo at +510 or take the draw at +135.
You can back Under 2.5 Goals or Over 2.5 Goals at roughly the same price right now. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -132.
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Pedro Guilherme is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +280. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at -100.
- Série A: 29/01 2026 São Paulo 2 Flamengo 1
- Série A: 06/11 2025 São Paulo 2 Flamengo 2
- Série A: 12/07 2025 Flamengo 2 São Paulo 0
- Série A: 04/08 2024 São Paulo 1 Flamengo 0
- Série A: 18/04 2024 Flamengo 2 São Paulo 1
- Série A: 07/12 2023 São Paulo 1 Flamengo 0
- Copa do Brasil: 24/09 2023 São Paulo 1 Flamengo 1
- Copa do Brasil: 17/09 2023 Flamengo 0 São Paulo 1
- Série A: 13/08 2023 Flamengo 1 São Paulo 1
- Copa do Brasil: 15/09 2022 Flamengo 1 São Paulo 0
Flamengo League Stats
São Paulo League Stats
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.40 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Flamengo this season are Pedro (12), Samuel Dias Lino (4), Giorgian De Arrascaeta (3)
- Top Assistors for Flamengo this season are Samuel Dias Lino (7), Pedro (4), Guillermo Varela (3)
Flamengo vs São Paulo Lineups & Team News
Don’t miss the latest Flamengo vs São Paulo team news before you bet. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for Série A, along with current injury news.
Flamengo Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
São Paulo Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Flamengo Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
São Paulo Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Flamengo Lineups
Previous São Paulo Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Flamengo Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Leonardo Jardim
São Paulo Player Stats & Squad
Série A Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 33:14 | 44 |
| 2 | Flamengo | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 35:16 | 37 |
| 3 | Athletico PR | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 26:19 | 33 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 29:24 | 32 |
| 5 | Bragantino | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 26:20 | 30 |
| 6 | Bahia | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 28:24 | 30 |
| 7 | Corinthians | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 21:19 | 27 |
| 8 | Cruzeiro | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 26:29 | 27 |
| 9 | Botafogo | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 33:32 | 26 |
| 10 | Coritiba | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 25:27 | 26 |
| 11 | Vitória | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 22:25 | 26 |
| 12 | São Paulo | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 24:22 | 25 |
| 13 | Atlético MG | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 23:24 | 25 |
| 14 | Internacional | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 22:24 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 27:31 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 21:25 | 21 |
| 17 | Vasco da Gama | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 22:30 | 20 |
| 18 | Mirassol | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 20:25 | 19 |
| 19 | Remo | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21:32 | 18 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 19 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 17:39 | 9 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletico PR | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17:6 | 23 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 16:6 | 23 |
| 3 | Fluminense | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 18:11 | 23 |
| 4 | Vitória | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 15:3 | 22 |
| 5 | Flamengo | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16:7 | 17 |
| 6 | São Paulo | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15:8 | 17 |
| 7 | Grêmio | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15:11 | 17 |
| 8 | Corinthians | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12:8 | 17 |
| 9 | Santos | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15:12 | 17 |
| 10 | Bragantino | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16:9 | 16 |
| 11 | Bahia | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16:10 | 16 |
| 12 | Cruzeiro | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16:12 | 16 |
| 13 | Atlético MG | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 14:13 | 16 |
| 14 | Vasco da Gama | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 12:13 | 16 |
| 15 | Botafogo | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17:13 | 15 |
| 16 | Mirassol | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13:12 | 15 |
| 17 | Coritiba | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11:11 | 12 |
| 18 | Internacional | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12:11 | 11 |
| 19 | Remo | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11:11 | 10 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13:24 | 7 |
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