CA Mineiro vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Mineiro vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Mineirao.
- CA Mineiro 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Sao Paulo FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Mar | Grêmio FBPA | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | CA Paranaense | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | Botafogo FR | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Nov | EC Juventude | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | CA Mineiro | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Mar | SC Recife | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Dec | Botafogo FR | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Dec | EC Juventude | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Grêmio FBPA | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | CA Mineiro | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| CA Mineiro | Sao Paulo FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #8 |
| 24 | Points | 25 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 7 / 4 / 7 |
| 22 | Scored | 23 |
| 23 | Conceded | 20 |
| -1 | GD | +3 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.39 |
| 39% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
CA Mineiro this season
CA Mineiro this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
CA Mineiro are 9th (24 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Mineiro
0-15
2/2
16-30
4/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Mineiro
| Victor Hugo Gomes | 3 G | 1 A |
Sao Paulo FC
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' CA Mineiro have kicked off against Sao Paulo FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matheus, as he is very good at scoring at Mineirao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Mineiro and Sao Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Mineiro and Sao Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' The referee shows Sao Paulo FC player a card on 34.
- 39' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Mineiro side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 44' Sao Paulo FC have won 405 goals from 371 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' Another change for CA Mineiro made on 46 minute. Tomas Cuello leaves to be changed by Rubens.
- 49' Poor challenge from Andre Silva. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 54' Ruan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 55' Renzo Saravia gets the nod from CA Mineiro. He replaces Natanael and will look to change the dynamic.
- 60' Sao Paulo FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 64' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Wendell departs to be replaced by Enzo Diaz.
- 69' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 70' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Lucas Ferreira comes on to replace Ferreira.
- 71' Jonathan Calleri has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andre Silva on 71 minute.
- 76' CA Mineiro are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sao Paulo FC's shape.
- 78' The crowd applauds Rony as he leaves the pitch. Junior Santos steps in for CA Mineiro.
- 83' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA Mineiro and Sao Paulo FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 84' It’s gonna be a card for Jonathan Calleri.
- 85' Fresh legs for CA Mineiro! Igor Gomes comes on to replace Junior Alonso.
- 90' The referee shows Sao Paulo FC player a card on 90.
- 90' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Cedric is replaced by Ruan on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
CA Mineiro Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
-
33
Rony ↓ Junior Santos 78'
- 10
-
6
Junior Alonso ↓ Igor Gomes 85'
- 13
- 4
-
28
Tomas Cuello ↓ Rubens 46'
-
25
Gabriel Menino ↓ Bernard 46'
- 21
-
2
Natanael ↓ Renzo Saravia 55'
- 7
Bench
-
17
Igor Gomes ↑ 85'
-
37
Junior Santos ↑ 78'
- 38
-
11
Bernard ↑ 46'
- 14
-
26
Renzo Saravia ↑ 55'
- 8
-
44
Rubens ↑ 46'
- 1
- 47
- 20
- 19
Coach
Cuca
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 10
- 5
- 6
- 18
- 20
- 28
-
17
Andre Silva ↓ Jonathan Calleri 71'
- 32
-
11
Ferreira ↓ Lucas Ferreira 70'
- 23
Bench
- 93
- 2
-
9
Jonathan Calleri ↑ 71'
- 35
-
13
Enzo Diaz ↑ 64'
-
22
Ruan ↑ 90'
- 12
- 21
- 43
- 49
-
48
Lucas Ferreira ↑ 70'
-
47
Matheus ↑ 70'
Coach
Luis Zubeldía
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eduardo Vargas | 4 |
| Paulinho | 4 |
| Luciano | 2 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 2 |
| Hulk | 2 |
| Igor Gomes | 2 |
| Jair | 2 |
| Alan Franco | 2 |
Head to Head
CA Mineiro Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22
CA Mineiro xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
CA Mineiro or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
CA Mineiro or Draw
72%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
57%
CA Mineiro or Sao Paulo FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
11.8%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — CA Mineiro
| Handicap | CA Mineiro covers | Push | Sao Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 22% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
CA Mineiro keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

