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Futmetrix Verdict
43
Coventry
vs
Newcastle
Mon, Oct 12 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
47
⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
72
Coventry's survival bid meets Newcastle's inconsistency.
Futmetrix Verdict
66
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Atalanta
3-1
Venezia
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Atalanta strike early, Venezia stay sunk.
Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Al-Wasl FC
1-3
Al-Ahli Jeddah
⚡ Intensity
63
⚖️ Balance
54
🏆 Stakes
12
🎲 Upset
0
Clinical Al-Ahli secure vital away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Tiago Coser 5'
↓ Tinga ↑Joao Pedro Chermont 20'
41' Pablo Maia
43' Pablo Maia (Victor Sa)
HT
Tiago Coser (Breno Lopes) 57'
63' ↓ Victor Sa ↑Artur
63' ↓ Newton ↑Ferreira
↓ Thiago Santos ↑Tissi 66'
68' Lucas Ramon
↓ Fernando Sobral ↑Keno 74'
↓ S. Gomez ↑Vini Paulista 74'
↓ Pedro Rocha ↑Paulo Roberto 74'
78' ↓ Wendell ↑Iago Borduchi
78' ↓ Luciano ↑Ryan Francisco
FT
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | Coritiba | 0 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira |
| 09/27/2023 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 1 | Coritiba | Serie A | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
| 04/29/2023 | Coritiba | 1 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira |
| 10/20/2022 | Sao Paulo | 3 - 1 | Coritiba | Serie A | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
| 06/09/2022 | Coritiba | 1 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira |
| 01/23/2021 | Sao Paulo | 1 - 1 | Coritiba | Serie A | Morumbí |
| 10/04/2020 | Coritiba | 1 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira |
| 11/26/2017 | Coritiba | 1 - 2 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Couto Pereira |
| 08/03/2017 | Sao Paulo | 1 - 2 | Coritiba | Serie A | Morumbi |
| 08/28/2016 | Sao Paulo | 0 - 0 | Coritiba | Serie A | Morumbi |
Sao Paulo Win
Coritiba Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 22 GD: +25
P: 23 GD: +11
P: 23 GD: +6
P: 23 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 22 GD: +1
P: 23 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: +1
P: 22 GD: -3
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +32
P: 28 GD: +26
P: 28 GD: +11
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: +5
P: 28 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: -4
P: 28 GD: -14
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -15
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sao Paulo
Coritiba
Sao Paulo
Coritiba
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Frustrating Stalemate at MorumBIS
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. The hosts will bitterly regret their missed opportunities as a resolute defensive effort from the visitors secured an unlikely point on the road.
The Opening Chess Match
São Paulo established a high Intensity from the opening whistle, pinning Coritiba deep into their own half to create a one-sided tactical affair at the MorumBIS. The hosts dominated possession, hoarding a massive 66% of the ball and suffocating any counter-attacking ambitions the visitors harbored in the early exchanges. This relentless pressure systematically dismantled the defensive lines, with the home side stringing together sharp passing sequences. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 43rd minute just as frustration threatened to creep in. Victor Sa carved out a precise opening, displaying excellent vision to lay it off for Pablo Maia to slot home. It felt like a deserved reward for a half where Sao Paulo controlled the rhythm entirely, leaving the visitors chasing shadows across the turf and heading into the tunnel with a vital advantage.
The Second-Half Shift
The narrative abruptly changed after the break, completely shifting the Balance of the contest as tactical tweaks began to bear fruit. Despite facing a continuous barrage that ultimately totaled 12 shots from the hosts, Coritiba managed to weather the storm and found an unlikely lifeline against the run of play. In the 57th minute, Breno Lopes delivered a crucial assist during a rare foray forward, finding Tiago Coser who ruthlessly buried the visitors' only shot on target for the entire match. The unexpected equalizer stunned the home crowd into silence and completely altered the momentum on the pitch. A game that previously looked like a comfortable procession for the home side suddenly transformed into a nervous, chaotic scrap, proving once again that raw possession dominance does not guarantee security in the grueling landscape of Serie A.
A Bitter Resolution
The final thirty minutes turned into a desperate siege that ultimately yielded nothing for the frustrated hosts. The visitors' goalkeeper was the undeniable hero, racking up five vital saves to protect the solitary point, brilliantly neutralizing a formidable 1.12 xG from the attacking waves. The Stakes for both mid-table sides meant a draw does little to propel either toward the coveted Copa Libertadores qualification spots, leaving them marooned in the standings. This result means the home side's abysmal run of league form continues to haunt them, extending their struggles in front of their own supporters. Conversely, the visitors will happily escape with a highly valuable, if aesthetically ugly, away point that keeps their flickering Sudamericana ambitions alive and proves their defensive resilience under severe pressure.
Key Questions
Who were the goalscorers in this fixture?
Pablo Maia scored first for São Paulo in the 43rd minute, before Tiago Coser equalized for Coritiba in the 57th minute.
How did Coritiba manage to secure the draw despite lower possession?
Coritiba relied on immense clinical finishing, scoring on their only shot on target, while their goalkeeper made five crucial saves.
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.
Mid-Table Scrap Leaves Much to be Desired
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. With both sides mired in mid-table obscurity and struggling for consistency, this fixture struggles to capture the imagination of the neutral fan.
The Setup
Sao Paulo host Coritiba at the Estadio Do MorumBIS in a fixture that screams mediocrity. The hosts are enduring a miserable run, winless in five league games, resulting in a dire Form rating. Coritiba sit just one point above them in 11th and recently scraped a victory to end their own slump. A minimal Stakes rating reflects the reality: neither team is pushing for glory this season. To make matters worse, a lack of in-form marquee names results in a dismal Stars score. While the home side are the bookmakers' favourites, the poor Balance of recent performances suggests this will be a disjointed affair.
Key Battle
The midfield clash between Sao Paulo's Artur and Coritiba's Paulo Roberto might be the only true spark. Artur must dictate the tempo, but he faces a tough test against Paulo Roberto, who arrives brimming with confidence after a stellar recent outing.
Our Prediction
Despite the odds leaning heavily toward the home side, their recent collapse makes them entirely untrustworthy. Expect a cagey affair with plenty of unforced errors in possession. We back a frustrating 1-1 draw.