Santos FC vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Santos FC vs São Paulo FC — Serie A at Estadio Urbano Caldeira.
- Santos FC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
- São Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Luiz Flavio De Oliveira
- Referee Miguel Cataneo Ribeiro Da Costa
- Referee Marcelo Carvalho Van Gasse
- Referee Rafael Gomes Felix da Silva
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | São Paulo FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Sep | CA Mineiro | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Sep | Ceará SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Aug | CR Flamengo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Aug | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Santos FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Sep | RB Bragantino | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Sep | Fluminense FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Sep | CA Mineiro | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Aug | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | CA Paranaense | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Santos FC | São Paulo FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #10 |
| 47 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 11 / 11 | W / D / L | 12 / 8 / 14 |
| 50 | Scored | 39 |
| 49 | Conceded | 39 |
| +1 | GD | +0 |
| 1.38 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 35% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
São Paulo FC this season
Santos FC are 9th (47 pts). São Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Santos FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
4/3
31-45
9/8
46-60
7/4
61-75
3/4
76+
11/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 15 G | 4 A |
| Neymar | 8 G | 3 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 5 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
São Paulo FC
| Jonathan Calleri | 10 G | 2 A |
| Luciano | 9 G | 1 A |
| Artur Guimaraes | 4 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Estadio Urbano Caldeira. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Santos FC and Sao Paulo FC.
- 5' Brazil international Luciano has been a key figure this campaign — 7 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 8' Gabriel is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 13' Santos FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 18' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 26' Yeferson Soteldo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 26.
- 30' A goal from the Brazil international Madson! He fires home on 30 to make it 1-1!
- 35' Santos 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.
- 38' The Brazil Gabriel breaks the deadlock on 38 minutes. 1-2!
- 43' It is a cagey affair so far. Santos FC in their trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact .
- 46' Time for substitution for Santos FC. Arthur Gomes is replaced by Wagner.
- 48' Alison catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 48.
- 53' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Alison.
- 58' Reinaldo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 63' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 65' Luan Peres is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
- 67' Another change for Santos FC made on 67 minute. Carlos Sanchez leaves to be changed by Marinho.
- 71' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Igor Vinicius on 71 minutes.
- 76' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Fernando Diniz will be considering his options from the bench.
- 81' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 86' A quiet spell here at Estadio Urbano Caldeira. Sao Paulo FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' Sao Paulo FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' Paulinho is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hernanes at the 90 minute mark.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 13
-
7
Carlos Sanchez ↓ Marinho 67'
- 34
- 28
- 21
- 5
-
23
Arthur Gomes ↓ Wagner 46'
-
10
Yeferson Soteldo ↓ Jean Mota 90'
- 36
- 30
Bench
-
11
Marinho ↑ 67'
- 4
- 31
-
41
Jean Mota ↑ 90'
- 44
-
37
Lucas Lourenco ↑ 46'
- 39
- 38
-
42
Wagner ↑ 46'
- 8
- 45
- 35
Coach
Cuca
São Paulo FC Lineups
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Calleri | 4 |
| Alexandre Pato | 3 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 3 |
| Marinho | 3 |
| Marcos Leonardo Almeida | 2 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 2 |
| Gabriel | 2 |
| Gabriel Pirani | 2 |
Head to Head
Santos FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62
Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
Santos FC or São Paulo FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Santos FC or Draw
69%
Draw or São Paulo FC
58%
Santos FC or São Paulo FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: São Paulo FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 0
7.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Santos FC
| Handicap | Santos FC covers | Push | São Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

