Sao Paulo FC vs RB Bragantino, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs RB Bragantino — Serie A at Urbano Caldeira.
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
- RB Bragantino 18 games · 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | RB Bragantino | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | CA Paranaense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–5 | L |
| 21 Oct | Grêmio FBPA | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Goiás EC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Nov | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Goiás EC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | CA Mineiro | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | Fluminense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Santos FC | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Sao Paulo FC | RB Bragantino | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #5 |
| 25 | Points | 29 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 9 / 2 / 7 |
| 23 | Scored | 25 |
| 20 | Conceded | 19 |
| +3 | GD | +6 |
| 1.39 | PPG | 1.61 |
| 39% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
39%
Clean Sheets
RB Bragantino this season
RB Bragantino this season
Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 pts). RB Bragantino are 5th (29 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
RB Bragantino
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/4
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
RB Bragantino
| Isidro Pitta | 6 G | 1 A |
| Lucas Barbosa | 4 G | 2 A |
| Juninho Capixaba | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Sao Paulo FC gets underway.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Luciano has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 24 appearances with only 4 goals this season.
- 15' Sao Paulo FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Thiago Borbas is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RB Bragantino so far.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' Vitinho is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RB Bragantino tonight.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Juan Santos argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 39' Sao Paulo FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RB Bragantino's shape.
- 40' Helinho catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 40.
- 45' Brazil international Matheus Martins has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' Vitinho is ready to make an impact after coming on for Henry Mosquera at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RB Bragantino that had 250 games and scored 338 goals.
- 56' The 28-year-old Matheus Fernandes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their trying to find a way past RB Bragantino's compact .
- 65' That is a Yellow card for RB Bragantino. Lucas Evangelista will be fuming at that decision.
- 68' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Wellington Rato is withdrawn and David gets his opportunity.
- 71' Helinho makes way for Talisson at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from RB Bragantino.
- 72' Juan Santos makes way for Erison at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
- 77' Controversy at the stadium! Gabriel Neves argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 78' Fresh legs for RB Bragantino! Matheus Martins comes on to replace Eduardo Sasha.
- 79' Another substitution for Sao Paulo FC to replace Luciano by Nathan on 79 minute.
- 84' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 89' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Sao Paulo FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 10
- 5
- 13
- 6
- 15
- 27
- 29
- 35
- 23
- 31
Bench
- 22
- 93
- 38
- 28
- 21
- 3
- 12
- 37
- 4
- 20
- 49
- 45
Coach
Dorival Júnior
RB Bragantino Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Juninho Capixaba ↓ Luan Candido 71'
- 3
- 1
- 35
- 8
-
19
Eduardo Sasha ↓ Matheus Martins 78'
- 5
- 2
- 13
- 11
-
16
Henry Mosquera ↓ Vitinho 46'
Bench
- 23
-
36
Luan Candido ↑ 71'
- 40
- 27
-
28
Vitinho ↑ 46'
- 34
-
25
Matheus Martins ↑ 78'
- 17
- 31
- 22
-
18
Thiago Borbas ↑ 46'
-
21
Talisson ↑ 71'
Coach
Pedro Caixinha
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Silva | 3 |
| Alerrandro | 3 |
| Luan Candido | 2 |
| Luciano | 2 |
| Raul | 2 |
| Jhonatan | 1 |
| Eder | 1 |
| Igor Vinicius | 1 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.12
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
RB Bragantino xG
I would bet for:
Sao Paulo FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sao Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
75%
Draw or RB Bragantino
56%
Sao Paulo FC or RB Bragantino
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
10.4%
2 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 0
3.1%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | RB Bragantino covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 12% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 23% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 17% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
RB Bragantino keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

