Two clubs in the top half of the Brazilian Serie A table will do battle today in a league match between Sao Paulo and Fluminense. The first-division clash scheduled for 3 p.m. ET will be held at Cicero Pompeu de Toledo Stadium in Sao Paulo and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on ESPN Deportes TV.

What They're Saying

Sao Paulo manager Juan Carlos Osorio (via Futbolred): "Rodrigo Caio expressed his desire not to be transferred to European football for a trial period in the transfer window. The club is in agreement with the decision of the player."

Fluminense center-back Antonio Carlos (via Futnet): We believe in the work of [manager] Enderson [Moreira]. He's been successful in many big teams and speaks the language of the player. He has an easy style to assimilate. Fortunately, things are happening. But being on top gives, yes, one more motivation. We are proving our strength."

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: Antonio Carlos remains an integral part of Fluminense's defense. In eight appearances, the 32-year-old is averaging two interceptions and 4.1 clearances.

Sao Paulo's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Ceni; Carlinhos, Toloi, Lucao, Vieira; Wesley, Souza; Bastos, Ganso, Mendes; Fabiano

Fluminense's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Cavalieri; Giovanni, Marlon, Carlos, Silva; Wagner, Jean, Edson; Gerson, Fred, Junior

Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (lineups and statistics via WhoScored).

Standings

RnkTeamMPWDLGFGA+/-Pts
1Sport106401881022
2Clube Atlético Mineiro1062221101120
3Fluminense106221410420
4Grêmio106221411320
5Atlético-PR106131510519
6Sport Club Corinthians Paulista10613108219
7Sao Paulo FC105231311217
8Ponte Preta104421512316
9Palmeiras10433148615
10Chapecoense10415810-213
11Internacional10343710-313
12Figueirense103341012-212
13Avaí103341013-312
14Cruzeiro10316910-110
15Flamengo10316913-410
16Santos102441214-210
17Goiás10235710-39
18Vasco da Gama10235514-99
19Coritiba10217714-77
20Joinville10118414-104