Match report
Flamengo held to 1-1 draw by Sao Paulo as Calleri cancels out Pereira strike
Flamengo were pegged back to a 1-1 draw by Sao Paulo in matchday 20 of the Brasileirão Série A, a result that leaves Leonardo Jardim's side unable to close the gap at the top while offering Junior Dorival's struggling visitors a rare point on the road.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The contest was goalless at half-time before Léo Pereira broke the deadlock in the 57th minute, converting from a Jorginho assist to put Flamengo ahead. Sao Paulo responded quickly, with Jonathan Calleri levelling in the 70th minute after being teed up by Osorio Luis, and the score stayed level from there to the final whistle.
Neither side could find a winner despite the game finishing with shots and possession figures split almost evenly between the two teams. Flamengo edged the underlying numbers with three shots to Sao Paulo's two and a slightly higher expected-goals reading, but the visitors' resolute display was enough to secure a share of the points after a run of five matches without a win.
Wendell, Erick Pulgar and Lucas Ramon all finished with identical 6.9 ratings, with none of the trio directly involved in a goal but each providing steady contributions across the pitch.
Possession was shared exactly 50-50 between the two sides, reflecting how evenly balanced the contest was throughout.
Flamengo and Sao Paulo drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0).
Flamengo met Sao Paulo in the Brasileirão Série A (Regular Season - 20). Kick-off was Sunday, 26 July 2026, 21:30 UTC at Estádio do Maracanã. Referee: Anderson Daronco.
Team pages: Flamengo · Sao Paulo · Brasileirão Série A
Key moments
- 57' Goal: Léo Pereira (assist: Jorginho) — 1–0
- 70' Goal: Jonathan Calleri (assist: Osorio Luis) — 1–1 · Watch Jonathan Calleri's goal video (70')
Starting line-ups
Flamengo (4-2-3-1)
- 1 Agustín Rossi
- 26 Alex Sandro
- 4 Léo Pereira
- 44 Vitão
- 22 Emerson Royal
- 21 Jorginho
- 5 Erick Pulgar
- 27 Bruno Henrique (c)
- 16 Samuel Lino
- 99 Lorran
- 9 Pedro
Sao Paulo (4-4-1-1)
- 23 Rafael
- 18 Wendell
- 54 Osorio Luis
- 5 Robert Arboleda
- 19 Lucas Ramon
- 19 Lucas Ramon
- 8 Marcos Antônio
- 94 Danielzinho
- 29 Pablo Maia
- 37 Artur
- 10 Luciano
- 9 Jonathan Calleri (c)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 78% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Flamengo have gone over 1.5 in 87% of their last 38 matches and Sao Paulo in 68% of their last 38, against a leag
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 26% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Flamengo have gone over 3.5 in 24% of their last 38 matches and Sao Paulo in 21% of their last 38, against a leag
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 51% over 2.5 goals
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 57% both teams score On the other hand: The hosts clearly outclass the visitors — The home side is rated 252 Elo points above the visitors — big home favourites this size see the t
Flamengo to Score. League base rate: 84% home sides score
Home rated 1900 vs 1647 — 0.86 expected score Flamengo sit 2nd; Sao Paulo 12th (BSA · 19 matches played) Flamengo in stronger form — 2.0 vs 0.2 ppg (n=5) Model expects 1.6 – 1.1 goal split
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Flamengo vs Sao Paulo final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Brasileirão Série A fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Flamengo 1–1 Sao Paulo. Explore more on the Flamengo and Sao Paulo team pages or the Brasileirão Série A page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Flamengo vs Sao Paulo?
Flamengo and Sao Paulo drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Flamengo vs Sao Paulo?
Léo Pereira (57') for Flamengo; Jonathan Calleri (70') for Sao Paulo.
›Where can I watch Flamengo vs Sao Paulo highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Flamengo 1–1 Sao Paulo are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Flamengo and Sao Paulo?
Flamengo and Sao Paulo have met 10 times — 3 wins for Flamengo, 4 wins for Sao Paulo and 3 draws.