São Paulo FC vs SE Palmeiras, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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São Paulo FC vs SE Palmeiras — Serie A .
- São Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- SE Palmeiras 34 games · 73 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Jul | CR Flamengo | A | 1–5 | L |
| 17 Jul | Fortaleza EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Jul | EC Bahia | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Jul | SC Internacional | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Jul | RB Bragantino | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | São Paulo FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Jul | Fluminense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jul | AC Goianiense | A | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Jul | Santos FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Jul | Gremio FBPA | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Jul | SC Recife | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| São Paulo FC | SE Palmeiras | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #2 |
| 44 | Points | 73 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 8 / 14 | W / D / L | 21 / 10 / 3 |
| 39 | Scored | 62 |
| 39 | Conceded | 23 |
| +0 | GD | +39 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 2.15 |
| 35% | Win % | 62% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
São Paulo FC this season
47%
Clean Sheets
SE Palmeiras this season
SE Palmeiras this season
São Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts). SE Palmeiras are 2nd (73 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
São Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SE Palmeiras
0-15
8/2
16-30
6/1
31-45
7/2
46-60
7/4
61-75
6/1
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
São Paulo FC
| Jonathan Calleri | 10 G | 2 A |
| Luciano | 9 G | 1 A |
| Artur Guimaraes | 4 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
SE Palmeiras
| Jose Manuel Lopez | 10 G | 7 A |
| Mauricio | 10 G | 1 A |
| Jhon Arias | 6 G | 3 A |
| Vitor Roque | 5 G | 1 A |
| Allan | 4 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sao Paulo FC launch into their encounter with SE Palmeiras.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sao Paulo FC and SE Palmeiras are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Weverton, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their trying to find a way past SE Palmeiras's compact .
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sao Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 30' 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.
- 35' SE Palmeiras fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 50' Sao Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SE Palmeiras backline.
- 55' 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.
- 58' The supporters are chanting for Gabriel Veron. He replaces Gustavo Scarpa on 58 minute.
- 60' SE Palmeiras manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Breno Lopes is hanging Wesley on the field on 60 minute.
- 63' Gabriel Sara picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 68' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sao Paulo FC and SE Palmeiras are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 73' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Marcos Rocha suffering a number of foals already.
- 77' Breno Lopes is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
- 78' Felipe Melo is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 79' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Rodrigo Nestor.
- 81' Poor challenge from Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 82' Willian gets the nod from SE Palmeiras. He replaces Deyverson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' Rodrigo Nestor makes way for Thalles at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
- 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
São Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 6
- 26
- 2
- 77
- 22
- 1
- 25
- 14
- 21
- 47
Bench
- 9
- 18
- 3
- 19
- 30
- 7
- 32
- 20
- 27
- 17
- 12
- 37
SE Palmeiras Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 23
- 21
- 2
- 30
- 16
- 15
-
14
Gustavo Scarpa ↓ Gabriel Veron 58'
-
11
Wesley ↓ Breno Lopes 60'
- 28
- 3
Bench
- 42
- 12
- 26
- 20
-
29
Willian ↑ 82'
- 4
-
27
Gabriel Veron ↑ 58'
-
19
Breno Lopes ↑ 60'
- 13
-
5
Patrick Carreiro ↑ 82'
Coach
Abel Ferreira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Breno Lopes | 3 |
| Luciano | 3 |
| Jose Manuel Lopez | 3 |
| Vitor Roque | 3 |
| Gabriel Menino | 2 |
| Dudu | 2 |
| Willian | 2 |
| Joaquin Piquerez | 2 |
Head to Head
São Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.56
São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
SE Palmeiras xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 73% + Under — clean sheet likely 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 1.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 2.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
São Paulo FC or Draw
54%
Draw or SE Palmeiras
79%
São Paulo FC or SE Palmeiras
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
19.4%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.2%
0 – 2
12.2%
1 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 3
5%
2 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
3%
2 – 0
2.3%
2 – 2
2.1%
0 – 4
1.6%
Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC
| Handicap | São Paulo FC covers | Push | SE Palmeiras covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 11% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 27% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 16% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
SE Palmeiras keeps clean sheet
58%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

