Brazilian Serie A, round 21 · Saturday, 3 October, MSK · MorumBIS

São Paulo — Santos

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Model prediction and result

1:2Missed
São Paulo47%
Draw28%
Santos26%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 1:2: the model's most likely outcome, São Paulo to win (47%), did not happen. That happens: an outcome at 47% fails in about 53 matches out of 100 on average.

São Paulo are clear favourites: 47% against 26% for the opponent, draw 28%.

2.5 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (2.7).

Over 2.5 goals — 46%, both teams to score — 51%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings São Paulo are about 0.3 goals per match stronger.

Facts

  • Last 5 meetings: São Paulo 2 wins, Santos 1, 2 draws.

Probabilities

Expected goals: São Paulo — Santos What is xG?1.5–1.0
São Paulo not to lose74%
Santos not to lose53%
No draw72%
Both teams to score: yes51%
Both teams to score: no49%
Total over 2.546%
Total under 2.554%

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Form

São Paulo

  • 20.09Internacional1:0
  • 16.09Boca Juniors1:1
  • 13.09away · Palmeiras0:2
  • 09.09away · Boca Juniors0:1
  • 06.09Atlético-MG2:0

Santos

  • 20.09away · Remo2:1
  • 17.09away · Atlético-MG2:4
  • 13.09Cruzeiro2:1
  • 10.09Atlético-MG2:0
  • 06.09away · Internacional3:2

Head to head

  • 05.02.2026Santos — São Paulo1:1
  • 22.09.2025Santos — São Paulo1:0
  • 20.04.2025São Paulo — Santos2:1
  • 13.11.2023Santos — São Paulo0:0
  • 16.07.2023São Paulo — Santos4:1

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
7, Copa SudamericanaAtlético-MG30138941–35+647
8, Copa SudamericanaSantos301191046–45+142
9, Copa SudamericanaRB Bragantino301171238–35+340
10, Copa SudamericanaSão Paulo301161335–35039
11, Copa SudamericanaCoritiba301091138–48-1039

Season 2026

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Next matches

  • CruzeiroSão Paulo8 October · Brasileirao
    1The most likely outcome came true: 1Final score 2:0. Model's score: 1:0.2.5
  • SantosFlamengo9 October · Brasileirao
    2The most likely outcome did not happen: 2Final score 2:2. Model's score: 0:2.2.7

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 47% will not happen in roughly 53 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →