Sao Paulo FC vs Grêmio FBPA, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs Grêmio FBPA — Serie A .
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
- Grêmio FBPA 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Grêmio FBPA | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Aug | CA Paranaense | A | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Sao Paulo FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Aug | Chapecoense AF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Aug | RB Bragantino | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Jul | America FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jul | Fluminense FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Jul | SC Internacional | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Sao Paulo FC | Grêmio FBPA | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #16 |
| 25 | Points | 21 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| 23 | Scored | 20 |
| 20 | Conceded | 23 |
| +3 | GD | -3 |
| 1.39 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 39% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
39%
Clean Sheets
Grêmio FBPA this season
Grêmio FBPA this season
Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 pts). Grêmio FBPA are 16th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Grêmio FBPA
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
Grêmio FBPA
| Carlos Vinicius | 9 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Sao Paulo FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Diego has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 371 appearances.
- 12' Geromel was booked on 12.
- 13' Vitor Bueno is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 18' A moment of madness from Reinaldo on 18 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
- 20' What an equalizer from Vanderson!
- 21' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Bruno Alves.
- 22' Sao Paulo FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 27' Grêmio FBPA started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
- 32' Sao Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Grêmio FBPA backline.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sao Paulo FC and Grêmio FBPA are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' Lucas Silva, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gabriel Sara is hanging Thalles on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Sao Paulo FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 59' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Antonio Galeano has done his job and it is now time for Emiliano Rigoni to step up.
- 60' Emiliano Rigoni gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Antonio Galeano and will look to change the dynamic.
- 61' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Igor Gomes on 61 minutes.
- 66' Sao Paulo FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 70' Another substitution for Sao Paulo FC to replace Luan Santos by Joao Rojas on 70 minute.
- 74' Gremio FBPA make a change. Jean Pyerre trudges off to be replaced by Darlan Mendes on 74 minutes.
- 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 81' The crowd applauds Douglas Costa as he leaves the pitch. Luiz Fernando steps in for Gremio FBPA.
- 86' Gremio FBPA ring the changes. Alisson has done his job and it is now time for Leo Pereira to step up.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sao Paulo FC take all three points.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
- 26
- 2
- 22
- 1
- 4
- 27
- 13
- 12
- 37
Bench
- 9
- 18
- 19
- 7
- 32
- 20
- 31
- 77
- 48
- 36
- 14
- 21
Grêmio FBPA Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 3
- 12
-
23
Alisson ↓ Leo Pereira 86'
-
88
Jean Pyerre ↓ Darlan Mendes 74'
- 5
-
9
Miguel Borja ↓ Diogo Barbosa 86'
-
10
Douglas Costa ↓ Luiz Fernando 81'
- 35
- 44
- 34
Bench
- 28
- 8
-
33
Luiz Fernando ↑ 81'
-
32
Diogo Barbosa ↑ 86'
- 13
- 20
- 26
-
15
Darlan Mendes ↑ 74'
- 25
- 42
-
38
Leo Pereira ↑ 86'
- 45
Coach
Luiz Felipe Scolari
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Everton | 3 |
| Luciano | 2 |
| Franco Cristaldo | 2 |
| Luciano | 2 |
| Everton | 2 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 2 |
| Reinaldo | 1 |
| Vitor | 1 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Grêmio FBPA xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sao Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Grêmio FBPA
54%
Sao Paulo FC or Grêmio FBPA
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.5%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | Grêmio FBPA covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 24% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Grêmio FBPA keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

