Serie A Regular Season - 15

Corinthians 3 - 2 FT Sao Paulo

Neo Quimica Arena

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Futmetrix Verdict
75
FT
Sun, May 10
Português
Corinthians
3-2
Sao Paulo
⚡ Intensity 67
⚖️ Balance 58
🏆 Stakes 44
🎲 Upset 0
Five-goal derby thriller ends in chaos.

Derby Chaos: Corinthians Edge Five-Goal Thriller

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. Massive stakes and relentless attacking transformed a regular season clash into an unforgettable shootout at the Neo Química Arena.

The Early Fire

A fiercely contested local rivalry ignited instantly at the Neo Química Arena. The Stakes were unmistakably high, with Corinthians fighting desperately to escape the drop zone and Sao Paulo chasing the summit. The Intensity from the hosts was rewarded in the 17th minute when R. Garro carved open the defence, allowing Raniele to break the deadlock. Despite the early setback, the visitors maintained their composure, slowly edging possession and asserting their rhythm in midfield. Their patience paid off just before the break. A clever pass from D. Bobadilla found Luciano, who fired home to level the scoreline and silence the home crowd. The first half ended reflecting a pure tactical Balance, setting a precarious stage for the second period.

The Midfield Masterclass

The second half exploded into life, completely shattering the early equilibrium. Given their dismal recent league form, the Upset Factor soared as the home side found another gear entirely. In the 52nd minute, A. Carrillo produced a moment of decisive magic, setting up Matheuzinho to confidently restore the advantage. The momentum became strictly one-way traffic, and the hosts struck again just five minutes later. Garro, orchestrating everything in the final third, delivered his second assist of the evening for Breno Bidon to blast into the net. This rapid double blow was backed by a barrage of 15 total shots compared to a mere six from the visitors. Fourteen total match corners highlighted the relentless set-piece pressure being applied on the defensive lines.

Late Nerves

Just as the hosts looked ready to cruise toward a crucial three points, the visitors pushed back to drag themselves into the contest. Despite Sao Paulo holding 51% of the ball, they had largely struggled to create clear-cut chances from open play. However, pure chaos descended in the 89th minute when Matheuzinho inadvertently bundled the ball into his own net, setting up a terrifying finale for the local supporters. The dying moments turned into pure survival mode for Corinthians. They managed the suffocating pressure, holding on to a massive 3-2 triumph that provides a lifeline in their grim relegation battle. Meanwhile, the visitors are left to rue a missed opportunity to consolidate their push for continental football.

Key Questions

What caused the 5-goal thriller?

A relentless attacking approach yielding 15 shots for the hosts, combined with late defensive fragility and set-piece pressure, triggered a wildly unpredictable back-and-forth contest.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
49%
51%
Corinthians 49%
Sao Paulo 51%
Shots
15
6
Corinthians 15
Sao Paulo 6
Shots on Target
6
3
Corinthians 6
Sao Paulo 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.37
1.02
Corinthians 1.37
Sao Paulo 1.02
Passes
370
396
Corinthians 370
Sao Paulo 396
Pass Accuracy
82%
82%
Corinthians 82%
Sao Paulo 82%
Corners
7
7
Corinthians 7
Sao Paulo 7
Fouls
12
12
Corinthians 12
Sao Paulo 12
Yellow Cards
3
4
Corinthians 3
Sao Paulo 4
Red Cards
0
0
Corinthians 0
Sao Paulo 0

Match Events

17' Raniele (R. Garro)
Luciano (D. Bobadilla) 41'
45'+1 🟨 Gabriel Paulista
45'+1 🟨 Matheus Bidu
Jonathan Calleri 🟨 45'+1
Sabino 🟨 45'+1
HT
52' Matheuzinho (A. Carrillo)
57' Breno Bidon (R. Garro)
Ferreira Cauly 🔄 69'
Danielzinho Luan Silva 🔄 69'
E. Diaz 🟨 73'
E. Diaz Wendell 🔄 83'
83' 🔄 A. Carrillo Dieguinho
88' 🔄 R. Garro Z. Labyad
88' 🔄 Yuri Alberto Pedro Raul
Matheuzinho 89'
D. Bobadilla Andre Silva 🔄 90'+3
90'+4 🟨 Z. Labyad
Luan Silva 🟨 90'+4
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Corinthians

Goalkeepers
Hugo Souza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matheuzinho
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Own Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Gabriel Paulista
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Gustavo Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Bidu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
André Carrillo
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Raniele
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Breno Bidon
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Rodrigo Garro
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Jesse Lingard
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Yuri Alberto
NPC
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
21%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Kauê
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Iago Machado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabrizio Angileri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Milans
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Ramalho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dieguinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Santana
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Pereira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Labyad
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaio César
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Raul
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gui Negão
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Sao Paulo

Goalkeepers
Rafael
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Cédric Soares
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dória
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sabino
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Enzo Díaz
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Damián Bobadilla
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Danielzinho
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Artur
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luciano
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ferreirinha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Jonathan Calleri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Carlos Coronel
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wendell
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Osorio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Felisberto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luan Santos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cauly
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djhordney Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Negrucci
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucca
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Silva
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Tapia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
01/18/2026 Corinthians 1 - 1 Sao Paulo Paulista - A1 Neo Quimica Arena
11/20/2025 Corinthians 3 - 1 Sao Paulo Serie A Neo Quimica Arena
07/20/2025 Sao Paulo 2 - 0 Corinthians Serie A Estadio Do MorumBIS
01/26/2025 Sao Paulo 3 - 1 Corinthians Paulista - A1 MorumBIS
09/29/2024 Sao Paulo 3 - 1 Corinthians Serie A Arena BRB Mané Garrincha
06/16/2024 Corinthians 2 - 2 Sao Paulo Serie A Neo Química Arena
01/30/2024 Corinthians 1 - 2 Sao Paulo Paulista - A1 Neo Química Arena
09/30/2023 Sao Paulo 2 - 1 Corinthians Serie A Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo
08/16/2023 Sao Paulo 2 - 0 Corinthians Copa Do Brasil Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo
07/26/2023 Corinthians 2 - 1 Sao Paulo Copa Do Brasil Neo Química Arena
01/18/2026
Paulista - A1 Neo Quimica Arena
11/20/2025
Serie A Neo Quimica Arena
07/20/2025
Serie A Estadio Do MorumBIS
01/26/2025
Paulista - A1 MorumBIS
09/29/2024
Serie A Arena BRB Mané Garrincha
06/16/2024
Serie A Neo Química Arena
01/30/2024
Paulista - A1 Neo Química Arena
09/30/2023
Serie A Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo
08/16/2023
Copa Do Brasil Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo
07/26/2023
Copa Do Brasil Neo Química Arena
Corinthians Win
Sao Paulo Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 15 34 25 12 +13 DRemo 1 - 1 Palmeiras (10-05-2026)DPalmeiras 1 - 1 Santos (02-05-2026)WRB Bragantino 0 - 1 Palmeiras (26-04-2026)WPalmeiras 1 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (19-04-2026)DCorinthians 0 - 0 Palmeiras (12-04-2026)
2 Flamengo 13 27 26 12 +14 DFlamengo 2 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (03-05-2026)WAtletico-MG 0 - 4 Flamengo (26-04-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 0 Bahia (19-04-2026)WFluminense 1 - 2 Flamengo (12-04-2026)WFlamengo 3 - 1 Santos (05-04-2026)
3 Fluminense 15 27 25 20 +5 DFluminense 2 - 2 Vitoria (09-05-2026)LInternacional 2 - 0 Fluminense (03-05-2026)WFluminense 2 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (26-04-2026)WSantos 2 - 3 Fluminense (19-04-2026)LFluminense 1 - 2 Flamengo (12-04-2026)
4 Sao Paulo 14 24 19 13 +6 DSao Paulo 2 - 2 Bahia (03-05-2026)WSao Paulo 1 - 0 Mirassol (26-04-2026)LVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (18-04-2026)LVitoria 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (11-04-2026)WSao Paulo 4 - 1 Cruzeiro (04-04-2026)
5 Atletico Paranaense 14 23 20 15 +5 DAtletico Paranaense 0 - 0 Gremio (02-05-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 3 - 1 Vitoria (26-04-2026)LPalmeiras 1 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (19-04-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (12-04-2026)LAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (05-04-2026)
6 Bahia 14 22 20 18 +2 LBahia 1 - 2 Cruzeiro (10-05-2026)DSao Paulo 2 - 2 Bahia (03-05-2026)DBahia 2 - 2 Santos (25-04-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 0 Bahia (19-04-2026)WMirassol 1 - 2 Bahia (11-04-2026)
7 Coritiba 15 20 18 19 -1 DCoritiba 2 - 2 Internacional (09-05-2026)LVitoria 4 - 1 Coritiba (02-05-2026)LGremio 1 - 0 Coritiba (26-04-2026)WCoritiba 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (19-04-2026)DBotafogo 2 - 2 Coritiba (12-04-2026)
8 RB Bragantino 15 20 17 18 -1 LSantos 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (10-05-2026)WChapecoense-sc 1 - 2 RB Bragantino (03-05-2026)LRB Bragantino 0 - 1 Palmeiras (26-04-2026)WRB Bragantino 4 - 2 Remo (19-04-2026)LCruzeiro 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-04-2026)
9 Vitoria 14 19 18 20 -2 DFluminense 2 - 2 Vitoria (09-05-2026)WVitoria 4 - 1 Coritiba (02-05-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 3 - 1 Vitoria (26-04-2026)DVitoria 0 - 0 Corinthians (18-04-2026)WVitoria 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (11-04-2026)
10 Cruzeiro 15 19 20 25 -5 WBahia 1 - 2 Cruzeiro (10-05-2026)LCruzeiro 1 - 3 Atletico-MG (03-05-2026)WRemo 0 - 1 Cruzeiro (25-04-2026)WCruzeiro 2 - 0 Gremio (18-04-2026)WCruzeiro 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-04-2026)
11 Internacional 15 18 16 16 0 DCoritiba 2 - 2 Internacional (09-05-2026)WInternacional 2 - 0 Fluminense (03-05-2026)DBotafogo 2 - 2 Internacional (25-04-2026)LInternacional 1 - 2 Mirassol (19-04-2026)DInternacional 0 - 0 Gremio (11-04-2026)
12 Botafogo 14 18 26 27 -1 DAtletico-MG 1 - 1 Botafogo (10-05-2026)LBotafogo 1 - 2 Remo (02-05-2026)DBotafogo 2 - 2 Internacional (25-04-2026)WChapecoense-sc 1 - 4 Botafogo (18-04-2026)DBotafogo 2 - 2 Coritiba (12-04-2026)
13 Santos 15 18 21 22 -1 WSantos 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (10-05-2026)DPalmeiras 1 - 1 Santos (02-05-2026)DBahia 2 - 2 Santos (25-04-2026)LSantos 2 - 3 Fluminense (19-04-2026)WSantos 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (11-04-2026)
14 Atletico-MG 15 18 18 21 -3 DAtletico-MG 1 - 1 Botafogo (10-05-2026)WCruzeiro 1 - 3 Atletico-MG (03-05-2026)LAtletico-MG 0 - 4 Flamengo (26-04-2026)LCoritiba 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (19-04-2026)LSantos 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (11-04-2026)
15 Vasco DA Gama 14 17 20 21 -1 DFlamengo 2 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (03-05-2026)LCorinthians 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (26-04-2026)WVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (18-04-2026)DRemo 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (11-04-2026)LVasco DA Gama 1 - 2 Botafogo (05-04-2026)
16 Gremio 14 17 15 16 -1 DAtletico Paranaense 0 - 0 Gremio (02-05-2026)WGremio 1 - 0 Coritiba (26-04-2026)LCruzeiro 2 - 0 Gremio (18-04-2026)DInternacional 0 - 0 Gremio (11-04-2026)DGremio 0 - 0 Remo (05-04-2026)
17 Corinthians 14 15 10 13 -3 LMirassol 2 - 1 Corinthians (03-05-2026)WCorinthians 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (26-04-2026)DVitoria 0 - 0 Corinthians (18-04-2026)DCorinthians 0 - 0 Palmeiras (12-04-2026)LCorinthians 0 - 1 Internacional (05-04-2026)
18 Mirassol 13 12 15 19 -4 WMirassol 2 - 1 Corinthians (03-05-2026)LSao Paulo 1 - 0 Mirassol (26-04-2026)WInternacional 1 - 2 Mirassol (19-04-2026)LMirassol 1 - 2 Bahia (11-04-2026)LMirassol 0 - 1 RB Bragantino (05-04-2026)
19 Remo 15 12 16 25 -9 DRemo 1 - 1 Palmeiras (10-05-2026)WBotafogo 1 - 2 Remo (02-05-2026)LRemo 0 - 1 Cruzeiro (25-04-2026)LRB Bragantino 4 - 2 Remo (19-04-2026)DRemo 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (11-04-2026)
20 Chapecoense-sc 13 8 13 26 -13 LChapecoense-sc 1 - 2 RB Bragantino (03-05-2026)LFluminense 2 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (26-04-2026)LChapecoense-sc 1 - 4 Botafogo (18-04-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (12-04-2026)DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Vitoria (05-04-2026)