São Paulo FC vs Santos FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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São Paulo FC vs Santos FC — Serie A .
- São Paulo FC 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
- Santos FC 27 games · 38 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | São Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul | Santos FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 09 Jul | RB Bragantino | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jul | Fluminense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Jun | Cruzeiro EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Jun | CA Paranaense | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jun | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul | São Paulo FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Jul | Goiás EC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 02 Jul | Cuiaba EC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Jun | CR Flamengo | H | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Jun | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Jun | Coritiba FBC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| São Paulo FC | Santos FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #8 |
| 36 | Points | 38 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 10 / 6 / 11 | W / D / L | 10 / 8 / 9 |
| 32 | Scored | 41 |
| 30 | Conceded | 40 |
| +2 | GD | +1 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.41 |
| 37% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
São Paulo FC this season
26%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
São Paulo FC are 11th (36 pts). Santos FC are 8th (38 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
São Paulo FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
–/9
61-75
5/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Santos FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
7/3
46-60
4/4
61-75
3/4
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
São Paulo FC
| Luciano | 8 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 8 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G | |
| Artur Guimaraes | 3 G | 1 A |
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 11 G | 3 A |
| Neymar | 6 G | 3 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 5 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Sao Paulo FC welcome Santos FC for this crunch clash at .
- 5' Sao Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Santos FC backline.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 13' The referee calls foul for Messias. He receives a Yellow card.
- 14' The referee shows Santos FC player a Yellow card on 14.
- 19' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 22' Magnificent from Jonathan Calleri! That is 63 goals in 270 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 24' It’s a booking for Santos FC player. John Mendoza gets a Yellow card.
- 29' It looks like no one’s ball. Santos FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 34' Supporters expect more eagerness from Camacho, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 35' Sandry is having his name booked by the referee on 35.
- 40' Santos FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 45' GOAL! Jonathan Calleri fires home to make it 2-0!
- 46' Another change for Santos FC made on 46 minute. Sandry leaves to be changed by Camacho.
- 50' A moment of madness from Alisson on 50 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
- 51' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Alisson.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 61' Brazil international Joao Lucas has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 65' Deivid Washington has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Lima on 65 minute.
- 70' The referee has no hesitation. Joaquim is booked for Santos FC — Yellow card on 70.
- 71' Controversy at the stadium! Joaquim argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 71' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Jonathan Calleri has done his job and it is now time for Rodrigo Nestor to step up.
- 76' Kevyson is replacing Camacho for the Santos FC side.
- 78' Luciano makes way for Erison at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
- 79' What a strike from David! The score is 3-0.
- 81' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — Juan Santos exits the field as Alexandre Pato enters on 81.
- 86' A moment of madness from Kevyson on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Santos FC will be frustrated.
- 88' Alexandre Pato makes no mistake. The score reads 4-0 and Sao Paulo FC are in front.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Sao Paulo FC. Michel Araujo will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Marcos Leonardo Almeida does the damage! The net is bulging and Santos FC surge ahead!
- The points are shared — Sao Paulo FC 4-1 Santos FC. Honours even.
Lineups
São Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 10
- 5
- 13
- 9
- 21
- 6
- 15
- 4
- 23
- 31
Bench
- 22
- 93
- 8
- 38
- 32
- 11
- –
- 43
- 27
- 49
- 18
- 34
- –
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 19
-
23
Lucas Lima ↓ Deivid Washington 65'
- 34
- –
- 6
- 13
- 9
- 30
- 28
- 20
Bench
- 88
-
29
Camacho ↑ 46'
- 31
- 40
- 17
- 2
- 52
- 38
- 12
-
36
Deivid Washington ↑ 65'
- 47
- 36
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Calleri | 4 |
| Alexandre Pato | 3 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 3 |
| Marinho | 3 |
| Gabriel | 2 |
| Gabriel Pirani | 2 |
| Marcos Leonardo Almeida | 2 |
| Reinaldo | 1 |
Head to Head
São Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.83
São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Santos FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: São Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
São Paulo FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Santos FC
45%
São Paulo FC or Santos FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: São Paulo FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
5.8%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
5.1%
3 – 2
3.2%
0 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC
| Handicap | São Paulo FC covers | Push | Santos FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 23% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

