SC Internacional vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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SC Internacional vs São Paulo FC — Serie A at Beira-Rio.
- SC Internacional 28 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
- São Paulo FC 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Lucas Casagrande (Brazil)
- Assistant 1 Bruno Boschilia
- Assistant 2 Victor Hugo Imazu dos Santos (Brazil)
4 games this season
🟨 2.5/game
⚽ 8.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | São Paulo FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Mar | Chapecoense AF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Mar | Santos FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | EC Bahia | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Mar | CA Mineiro | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Feb | Clube do Remo | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | SC Internacional | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Mar | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Mar | CA Mineiro | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Mar | RB Bragantino | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Chapecoense AF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Coritiba FBC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| SC Internacional | São Paulo FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #11 |
| 28 | Points | 36 |
| 28 | Played | 27 |
| 6 / 10 / 12 | W / D / L | 10 / 6 / 11 |
| 30 | Scored | 32 |
| 36 | Conceded | 30 |
| -6 | GD | +2 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 21% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season
SC Internacional this season
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
São Paulo FC this season
SC Internacional are 18th (28 pts). São Paulo FC are 11th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SC Internacional
0-15
1/3
16-30
6/5
31-45
1/6
46-60
4/2
61-75
5/2
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
SC Internacional
| Johan Carbonero | 7 G | 4 A |
| Alan Patrick | 4 G | 1 A |
| Alexandro Bernabei | 4 G | 1 A |
São Paulo FC
| Luciano | 8 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 8 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G | |
| Artur Guimaraes | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — SC Internacional and Sao Paulo FC get this one started.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. SC Internacional is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Brazil international Ferreira has been a key figure this campaign — 4 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' 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.
- 23' Against the run of play, Alerrandro has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 28' Both keepers have barely been tested. SC Internacional and Sao Paulo FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 33' Rodrigo Villagra has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' Sao Paulo FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Danielzinho trudges off to be replaced by Cauly on 46 minutes.
- 51' Sao Paulo FC have won 414 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 56' The 39-year-old Gabriel Mercado has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' A change in the SC Internacional ranks — Braian Aguirre exits the field as Tabata enters on 62.
- 67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SC Internacional side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 70' The SC Internacional manager makes a substitution. Tabata departs to be replaced by Alan Rodriguez.
- 71' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Marcos Antonio is withdrawn and Ferreira gets his opportunity.
- 76' A quiet spell here at Beira-Rio. SC Internacional seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paulinho on 80.
- 81' SC Internacional ring the changes. Alan Patrick has done his job and it is now time for Johan Carbonero to step up.
- 84' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Luciano has done his job and it is now time for Andre Silva to step up.
- 87' GOAL! Jonathan Calleri fires home to make it 1-1!
- 90' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Rafael Toloi gets a card.
- 90' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Pablo Maia is replaced by Luan on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
SC Internacional Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
9
Alerrandro ↓ Rafael Borre 71'
-
8
Bruno Henrique ↓ Thiago Maia 62'
- 25
-
10
Alan Patrick ↓ Johan Carbonero 81'
- 5
- 15
- 26
-
35
Braian Aguirre ↓ Tabata 62'
- 41
- 12
- 27
Bench
-
16
Ronaldo ↑ 81'
-
29
Thiago Maia ↑ 62'
-
17
Tabata ↑ 62'
-
19
Rafael Borre ↑ 71'
- 6
-
7
Johan Carbonero ↑ 81'
- 14
- 18
- 20
- 22
- 31
Coach
Paulo Pezzolano
São Paulo FC Lineups
4-1-3-2Starting XI
-
10
Luciano ↓ Andre Silva 84'
-
37
Artur Guimaraes ↓ Perivan 90'
- 18
- 9
- 2
-
8
Marcos Antonio ↓ Ferreira 71'
- 35
-
19
Lucas Ramon ↓ Cedric 71'
-
29
Pablo Maia ↓ Luan 90'
- 23
-
94
Danielzinho ↓ Cauly 46'
Bench
- 5
-
33
Luan ↑ 90'
-
21
Cedric ↑ 71'
-
80
Cauly ↑ 46'
-
17
Andre Silva ↑ 84'
-
11
Ferreira ↑ 71'
- 15
- 50
- 30
- 4
- 56
-
34
Perivan ↑ 90'
Coach
Roger Machado
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luciano | 4 |
| Yuri Alberto | 3 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 3 |
| Leandro Damiao | 2 |
| Igor Gomes | 2 |
| Emiliano Rigoni | 2 |
| Pedro Henrique | 2 |
| Nikao | 2 |
Head to Head
SC Internacional Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.02
SC Internacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
SC Internacional or São Paulo FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
SC Internacional or Draw
66%
Draw or São Paulo FC
65%
SC Internacional or São Paulo FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SC Internacional win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
11.1%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
2.6%
0 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — SC Internacional
| Handicap | SC Internacional covers | Push | São Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 21% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

