Fluminense vs São Paulo Predictions

Fluminense vs São Paulo is scheduled for kick off on 16 May, at 22:00. The game is set to take place at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã), with Wilton Pereira Sampaio officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Fluminense currently holding the 3rd position in the table 6 points ahead of São Paulo. Fluminense have won 3 Brazilian Serie A matches against São Paulo out of the last 5 they have played. After their recent draw with Cruzeiro, Fluminense aims to claim a win. Fluminense have won 7 of their last 9 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã). São Paulo's away record stands at 2 victories from 10 games. Following their 1-0 loss to Remo, São Paulo is determined to bounce back with a win against Fluminense.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Fluminense have scored over 1.5 goals in 83% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 83% of games. Their total stands at 28 goals and 103 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, São Paulo have scored 23 goals with 74 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 72% of matches but conceded in 78% of games.

In their last 5 head-to-head clashes, Fluminense scored 12 goals while São Paulo scored 6 goals. Their last match on 16 May 2026 ended in 2-1 to Fluminense.