Saturday , 18 July 2026

Gremio FBPA vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Gremio FBPA
2 – 1
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Sun 1 Dec 2024 · 19:00 UTC Arena do Gremio 39,197 HT 45' · FT 45'
Franco Cristaldo 36' 1–0
Ruan og 45+1' 2–0
2–1 64' Luiz Gustavo
Y 72' Wellington Rato
Cristian Pavon 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Gremio FBPA vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Arena do Gremio.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 19 32
4 RB Bragantino 19 30
5 CA Paranaense 18 30
6 EC Bahia 18 29
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 Botafogo FR 18 25
10 EC Vitoria 18 25
11 CA Mineiro 18 24
12 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
13 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 19 21
16 Gremio FBPA 19 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 19 20
18 Mirassol FC 18 19
19 Clube do Remo 18 18
20 Chapecoense AF 18 9

Head-to-Head

7
4
6
Gremio FBPA 17 games · Avg 2.2 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-01 Gremio FBPA 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2024-07-17 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Gremio FBPA 2023-10-21 Sao Paulo FC 3–0 Gremio FBPA 2023-06-04 Gremio FBPA 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2021-12-02 Gremio FBPA 3–0 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

Gremio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec Sao Paulo FC H 2–1 W
28 Nov Cruzeiro EC A 1–1 D
20 Nov EC Juventude H 2–2 D
09 Nov SE Palmeiras A 0–1 L
02 Nov Fluminense FC A 2–2 D
26 Oct AC Goianiense H 3–1 W
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec Gremio FBPA A 1–2 L
24 Nov CA Mineiro H 2–2 D
20 Nov RB Bragantino A 1–1 D
10 Nov CA Paranaense H 2–1 W
06 Nov EC Bahia A 3–0 W
27 Oct Criciúma EC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Gremio FBPA Sao Paulo FC
#16 Position #8
21 Points 25
19 Played 18
5 / 6 / 8 W / D / L 7 / 4 / 7
21 Scored 23
25 Conceded 20
-4 GD +3
1.11 PPG 1.39
26% Win % 39%

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
37% Clean Sheets
Gremio FBPA this season
28% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Gremio FBPA are 16th (21 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Gremio FBPA
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/–
■ 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)

Gremio FBPA
Carlos Vinicius 9 G
Sao Paulo FC
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Grêmio FBPA to score. At the same time, Sao Paulo FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Grêmio FBPA are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' Sao Paulo FC is showing some good football. However, Sao Paulo FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 15' The travelling Sao Paulo FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 35' It’s high time Luis Zubeldía made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 36' Franco Cristaldo makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Gremio FBPA are in front.
  • 41' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 46' Goal! Ruan scores his 2 goal in 326 matches.
  • 51' Patryck has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ferreira made 326 appearances and scored 25 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 61' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Grêmio FBPA side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 62' Patryck gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Rafinha and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 63' The crowd applauds Ferreira as he leaves the pitch. Wellington Rato steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 64' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Luiz Gustavo makes no mistake. 0-3!
  • 65' Time for substitution for Gremio FBPA. Franco Cristaldo is replaced by Miguel Monsalve.
  • 70' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 72' The referee shows Sao Paulo FC player a card on 72.
  • 75' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 75 minute. Alisson leaves to be changed by Damian Bobadilla.
  • 76' William da Silva is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andre Silva at the 76 minute mark.
  • 81' The 23-year-old Alexander Aravena has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 86' Sao Paulo FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 88' Gremio FBPA manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Igor is hanging Joao Pedro on the field on 88 minute.
  • 89' Cristian Pavon has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yeferson Soteldo on 89 minute.
  • 90' Cristian Pavon catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Grêmio FBPA players.

Lineups

Gremio FBPA Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Everton 3
Everton 2
Carlos Vinicius 2
Luciano 2
Franco Cristaldo 2
Luciano 2
Vanderson 1
Lucas Moura 1

Head to Head

2024-12-01 Gremio FBPA 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2024-07-17 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Gremio FBPA 2023-10-21 Sao Paulo FC 3–0 Gremio FBPA 2023-06-04 Gremio FBPA 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2021-12-02 Gremio FBPA 3–0 Sao Paulo FC

Gremio FBPA Form

2024-12-01 Gremio FBPA 2–1 Sao Paulo FC W 2024-11-28 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 Gremio FBPA D 2024-11-20 Gremio FBPA 2–2 EC Juventude D 2024-11-09 SE Palmeiras 1–0 Gremio FBPA L 2024-11-02 Fluminense FC 2–2 Gremio FBPA D 2024-10-26 Gremio FBPA 3–1 AC Goianiense W

Sao Paulo FC Form

2024-12-01 Gremio FBPA 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2024-11-24 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 CA Mineiro D 2024-11-20 RB Bragantino 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D 2024-11-10 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 CA Paranaense W 2024-11-06 EC Bahia 0–3 Sao Paulo FC W 2024-10-27 Criciúma EC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.35 Gremio FBPA xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Gremio FBPA or Sao Paulo FC 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Gremio FBPA42% Draw27% Sao Paulo FC31%
Actual: Gremio FBPA win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Gremio FBPA or Draw
69%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
58%
Gremio FBPA or Sao Paulo FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Gremio FBPA27% Draw47% Sao Paulo FC26%
Actual: Gremio FBPA win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Gremio FBPA

Handicap Gremio FBPA covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 20% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 19% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.