Sao Paulo FC vs Santos FC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs Santos FC — Serie A at Estadio do Morumbi.
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
- Santos FC 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alex dos Santos
- Referee Braulio da Silva Machado
- Referee Kleber Lucio Gil
- Referee Rafael Gomes Felix da Silva
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan | Santos FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Jan | RB Bragantino | A | 2–4 | L |
| 27 Dec | Fluminense FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Dec | CA Mineiro | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Dec | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Dec | Botafogo FR | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan | Sao Paulo FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Dec | Ceará SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Dec | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Dec | CR Flamengo | A | 1–4 | L |
| 05 Dec | SE Palmeiras | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Nov | SC Recife | H | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Sao Paulo FC | Santos FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #15 |
| 25 | Points | 21 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| 23 | Scored | 26 |
| 20 | Conceded | 29 |
| +3 | GD | -3 |
| 1.39 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 39% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 pts). Santos FC are 15th (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
Santos FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Neymar | 4 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 3 G | |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Estadio do Morumbi that hosts another battle between Sao Paulo FC and Santos FC.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sandry made 284 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Santos FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Pablo Felipe is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sao Paulo FC.
- 20' Juanfran is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Santos FC so far.
- 25' The referee has no hesitation. Alex is booked for Santos FC — Yellow card on 25.
- 30' Bruninho is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Santos FC tonight.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Cuca might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 37' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pablo Felipe on 37.
- 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 43' A moment of madness from Vinicius on 43 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Santos FC will be frustrated.
- 46' The Brazil Jobson breaks the deadlock on 46 minutes. 0-1!
- 51' Alison has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sao Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 58' Leo makes way for Vitor at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
- 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sao Paulo FC and Santos FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 66' Another substitution for Santos FC to replace Jobson by Alison on 66 minute.
- 67' Controversy at the stadium! Joao Paulo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 71' Para is ready to make an impact after coming on for Arthur Gomes at the 71 minute mark.
- 72' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gonzalo Carneiro Mendez is hanging Pablo Felipe on the field on 72 minute.
- 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joao Paulo.
- 77' Santos FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 77.
- 82' That is a Yellow card for Sao Paulo FC. Hernanes will be fuming at that decision.
- 82' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Gabriel is replaced by Paulinho.
- 87' Brazil international Para has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sao Paulo FC.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 9
- 5
- 6
- 30
- 13
- 26
- 10
- 20
- 1
- 21
Bench
- 17
- 19
- 32
- 2
- 12
- 38
- 41
- 15
- 25
- 4
- 40
- 27
Coach
Fernando Diniz
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 34
-
41
Jean Mota C ↓ Luan Peres 72'
-
23
Arthur Gomes ↓ Luan Peres 72'
- 44
- 38
- 8
- 30
- 6
-
17
Vinicius ↓ Diego Pituca 58'
-
19
Bruninho ↓ Kaio Jorge 58'
Bench
-
14
Luan Peres ↑ 72'
-
4
Para ↑ 72'
- 1
- 2
-
21
Diego Pituca ↑ 58'
-
5
Alison ↑ 66'
-
9
Kaio Jorge ↑ 58'
- 10
- 37
- 45
- 36
- 27
Coach
Cuca
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Calleri | 4 |
| Marinho | 3 |
| Alexandre Pato | 3 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 3 |
| Gabriel | 2 |
| Gabriel Pirani | 2 |
| Marcos Leonardo Almeida | 2 |
| Madson | 1 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.64
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Santos FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Santos FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Santos FC
52%
Sao Paulo FC or Santos FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
10.7%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | Santos FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

