Thursday , 2 July 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 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

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
#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)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
28% Clean Sheets
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sao Paulo FC and Santos FC get this one started.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sao Paulo FC and Santos FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 13' Messias was booked on 13.
  • 14' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Messias on 14 minutes.
  • 19' It looks like no one’s ball. Sao Paulo FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 22' Goal! Jonathan Calleri scores his 62 goal in 267 matches.
  • 24' A meaty challenge results in booking for John Mendoza on 24.
  • 29' John Mendoza has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 34' A quiet spell here at . Santos FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 35' Sandry catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 35.
  • 40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
  • 45' Assisted by Alisson with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jonathan Calleri makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 46' A change in the Santos FC ranks — Sandry exits the field as Camacho enters on 46.
  • 50' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alisson.
  • 51' A moment of madness from Alisson on 51 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • 56' Sao Paulo FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 61' Camacho has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 65' A change in the Santos FC ranks — Lucas Lima exits the field as Deivid Washington enters on 65.
  • 70' Santos FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 70.
  • 71' That is a Yellow card for Santos FC. Joaquim will be fuming at that decision.
  • 71' Rodrigo Nestor is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jonathan Calleri at the 71 minute mark.
  • 76' Kevyson is replacing Camacho for the Santos FC side.
  • 78' Erison is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luciano at the 78 minute mark.
  • 79' What a strike from David! The score is 3-0.
  • 81' Alexandre Pato gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Juan Santos and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 86' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kevyson.
  • 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' A goal from the Brazil international Marcos Leonardo Almeida! He fires home on 90 to make it 4-1!
  • It finishes all square. Sao Paulo FC and Santos FC share the spoils 4-1.

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 2
Gabriel Pirani 2
Marcos Leonardo Almeida 2
Lucas Braga 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
1.96 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Santos FC xG
I would bet for: Sao Paulo FC to win 57% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

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

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Santos FC
43%
Sao Paulo FC or Santos FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC41% Draw43% Santos FC16%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.3%
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
36% ✓
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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