Flamengo will take on Sao Paulo in the final and decisive matchday of the Brasileirao Serie A at Morumbi on Wednesday.
With Tricolor Paulista already confirmed of their place in the Copa Libertadores group stage on account of winning 2023 Copa do Brasil
Currently third and despite being three points behind leaders Palmeiras, Rubro-Negro can realistically at best finish second due to a largely inferior goal difference. At the same time, dropping points can prove detrimental as Tite's side look to finish in the top-four.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Sao Paulo vs Flamengo kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | December 6, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:30 pm ET |
| Venue: | Morumbi |
The Brasileirao Serie A match between Sao Paulo and Flamengo will be played at Estadio Cicero Pompeu de Toledo - widely known as Estadio do Morumbi or simply Morumbi - in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
It will kick off at 7:30 pm ET on December 6 in the United States (US).
How to watch São Paulo vs Flamengo online - TV channels & live streams
 | Paramount+ | Watch here |
 | Fanatiz | Watch here |
 | ViX | Watch here |
In the US, the game is available to watch and stream online live through Paramount+, Fanatiz and ViX.
Fans who are unable to watch the game can follow the live updates on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Sao Paulo team news
The home side have a host of absentees for the game.
Lucas Moura, Rafinha, James Rodriguez, Alexandre Pato, Rodrigo Nestor, Joao Moreira, Jonathan Calleri, Marcos Paulo, Giuliano Galoppo and Igor Vinicius are sidelined with their respective injuries.
Michel Araujo is suspended on account of accumulation of yellow cards.
Sao Paulo possible XI: Rafael; Mendes, Arboleda, Beraldo, Paulista; Rato, Maia, Alisson; Juan, Luciano, Erison
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Jandrei, Rafael, Alves, Young |
| Defenders: | Beraldo, D. Costa, Franco, Ferraresi, Arboleda, Walce, Belem, Welington, Paulista, Patryck, Mendes, Ramos |
| Midfielders: | Maia, Luan, Neves, Mendez, Negrucci, Rodriguinho, T. Costa, Alisson, Vilhena, Rato, Carmo, Caio |
| Forwards: | Luciano, David, Juan, Erison, Wander, Gomes |
Flamengo team news
Defender David Luiz and forward Gabriel Barbosa are ruled out with a sprained ankle and tendon injury, respectively.
Leo Pereira is set to miss out on disciplinary grounds, as Pablo should step in as the replacement at the back.
Flamengo possible XI: Rossi; Varela, Bruno, Pablo, F. Luis; Pulgar, Gerson; Araujo, De Arrascaeta, Everton; Pedro
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Wallace, Rossi, H. Santos, Souza, Cunha, K. Santos |
| Defenders: | Alves, Furtado, Barone, Bruno, Pablo, Caio, Noga, Diegao, Cleiton, Darlan, Lucas, Ramon, F. Luis, Paulo, Welinton, Inacio, Matheuzinho, Varela, Wesley, Sales |
| Midfielders: | Allan, Maia, Pulgar, Jesus, Weverson, Evertton, Carlos, Gerson, Hugo, Vidal, Rodriguinho, De Arrascaeta, Franca, Ribeiro, Lorran, Everton, Henrique, Werton, Araujo, Marinho, Thiaguinho, Goncalves |
| Forwards: | Pedro, Mateusao, Petterson, Luka, A. Luiz |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Sao Paulo and Flamengo across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2023 | Sao Paulo 1-1 Flamengo | Copa do Brasil |
| September 17, 2023 | Flamengo 0-1 Sao Paulo | Copa do Brasil |
| August 13, 2023 | Flamengo 1-1 Sao Paulo | Brasileirao Serie A |
| September 14, 2022 | Flamengo 1-0 Sao Paulo | Copa do Brasil |
| August 24, 2022 | Sao Paulo 1-3 Flamengo | Copa do Brasil |