Sunday , 16 August 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs Santos FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Sao Paulo FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Santos FC
Sun 16 Jul 2023 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 13' Messias
Y 14' Messias
Y 24' John Mendoza
Y 35' Sandry
Alisson 50' Y
Alisson 51' Y
Y 70' Joaquim
Y 71' Joaquim
Y 86' Kevyson
Michel Araujo 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sao Paulo FC vs Santos FC — Serie A .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 22 33
6 Cruzeiro EC 22 33
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 SC Corinthians Paulista 22 32
9 Coritiba FBC 23 31
10 Botafogo FR 21 30
11 CA Mineiro 21 29
12 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
13 EC Vitoria 22 26
14 Gremio FBPA 21 25
15 SC Internacional 22 23
16 Mirassol FC 21 23
17 Santos FC 21 22
18 CR Vasco da Gama 21 22
19 Clube do Remo 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 21 10

Head-to-Head

5
6
4
Sao Paulo FC 15 games · Avg 2.1 goals Santos FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-07-16 Sao Paulo FC 4–1 Santos FC 2022-08-21 Santos FC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2022-05-02 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Santos FC 2021-10-07 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Santos FC 2021-06-20 Santos FC 2–0 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jul Santos FC H 4–1 W
09 Jul RB Bragantino A 0–0 D
01 Jul Fluminense FC H 1–0 W
25 Jun Cruzeiro EC A 0–1 L
21 Jun CA Paranaense H 2–1 W
11 Jun SE Palmeiras H 0–2 L
Santos FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jul Sao Paulo FC A 1–4 L
09 Jul Goiás EC H 4–3 W
02 Jul Cuiaba EC A 0–3 L
25 Jun CR Flamengo H 2–3 L
21 Jun SC Corinthians Paulista H 0–2 L
10 Jun Coritiba FBC A 0–0 D

Season Stats

Sao Paulo FC Santos FC
#12 Position #17
27 Points 22
22 Played 21
7 / 6 / 9 W / D / L 5 / 7 / 9
27 Scored 29
26 Conceded 35
+1 GD -6
1.23 PPG 1.05
32% Win % 24%

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
24% Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season

Sao Paulo FC are 12th (27 pts). Santos FC are 17th (22 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/8
61-75
3/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Santos FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/4
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 7 G 1 A
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A
Santos FC
Gabriel Barbosa 7 G 2 A
Neymar 6 G 2 A
Alvaro Barreal 4 G 1 A
Benjamin Rollheiser 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sao Paulo FC and Santos FC get this one started.
  • 5' Santos FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 13' Controversy at the stadium! Messias argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 14' Messias is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
  • 19' Over 19 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 22' Brilliant from the ! Jonathan Calleri makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 22.
  • 24' A meaty challenge results in booking for John Mendoza on 24.
  • 29' Sao Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 35' A moment of madness from Sandry on 35 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Santos FC will be frustrated.
  • 40' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 45' A stunning finish from Jonathan Calleri — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 46' Fresh legs for Santos FC! Camacho comes on to replace Sandry.
  • 50' The referee shows Sao Paulo FC player a Yellow card on 50.
  • 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alisson.
  • 56' Sao Paulo FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Santos FC's shape.
  • 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 65' Deivid Washington is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lucas Lima at the 65 minute mark.
  • 70' The referee has no hesitation. Joaquim is booked for Santos FC — Yellow card on 70.
  • 71' The referee has no hesitation. Joaquim is booked for Santos FC — Yellow card on 71.
  • 71' Rodrigo Nestor gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Jonathan Calleri and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 76' A change in the Santos FC ranks — Camacho exits the field as Kevyson enters on 76.
  • 78' Luciano makes way for Erison at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 79' David is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 81' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Juan Santos has done his job and it is now time for Alexandre Pato to step up.
  • 86' The referee has no hesitation. Kevyson is booked for Santos FC — Yellow card on 86.
  • 88' What composure from Alexandre Pato! The Brazil international strokes it home. 4-0.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Michel Araujo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' What a moment for Marcos Leonardo Almeida! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
  • Sao Paulo FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Santos FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jonathan Calleri 4
Alexandre Pato 3
Carlos Sanchez 3
Marinho 3
Gabriel Pirani 2
Marcos Leonardo Almeida 2
Gabriel 2
Jobson 1

Head to Head

2023-07-16 Sao Paulo FC 4–1 Santos FC 2022-08-21 Santos FC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2022-05-02 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Santos FC 2021-10-07 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Santos FC 2021-06-20 Santos FC 2–0 Sao Paulo FC

Sao Paulo FC Form

2023-07-16 Sao Paulo FC 4–1 Santos FC W 2023-07-09 RB Bragantino 0–0 Sao Paulo FC D 2023-07-01 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Fluminense FC W 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-06-21 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 CA Paranaense W 2023-06-11 Sao Paulo FC 0–2 SE Palmeiras L

Santos FC Form

2023-07-16 Sao Paulo FC 4–1 Santos FC L 2023-07-09 Santos FC 4–3 Goiás EC W 2023-07-02 Cuiaba EC 3–0 Santos FC L 2023-06-25 Santos FC 2–3 CR Flamengo L 2023-06-21 Santos FC 0–2 SC Corinthians Paulista L 2023-06-10 Coritiba FBC 0–0 Santos FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.98 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 Santos FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 58% + Sao Paulo FC to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC57% Draw23% Santos FC20%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Santos FC
43%
Sao Paulo FC or Santos FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC41% Draw42% Santos FC17%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
6.4%
3 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
6%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
Actual

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Santos FC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 23% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.