Serie A Regular Season - 3
Sao Paulo 2 - 0 FT Gremio
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Weverton 22'
24' Lucas Moura
32' ↓ D. Bobadilla ↑Pablo Maia
↓ Edenilson ↑Willian 40'
45' Luciano
45'+4 Pablo Maia
Wagner Leonardo 45'+5
HT
Wagner Leonardo 47'
Wagner Leonardo 47'
↓ F. Amuzu ↑Gustavo Martins 53'
59' Jonathan Calleri (Luciano)
63' Luciano (Luciano)
↓ Carlos Vinicius ↑Andre Henrique 68'
↓ Joao Pedro ↑J. Enamorado 69'
↓ Tete ↑C. Pavon 70'
70' ↓ A. Franco ↑G. Tapia
71' ↓ Lucas Moura ↑N. Ferraresi
85' ↓ Luciano ↑Ferreira
85' ↓ Marcos Antonio ↑Pedro Ferreira
Andre Henrique 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sao Paulo
Goalkeepers
Rafael 
MAGNET
18
Activity
18
Activity
18
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Lucas Ramon 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alan Franco 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Sabino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Damián Bobadilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
32
Entry
Danielzinho
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
71
Passes
5
Duels
Marcos Antônio
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
73
Passes
6
Duels
Lucas Moura 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Jonathan Calleri 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.5
Rating
Yes
Captain
Luciano
MAGNET
43
Activity
43
Activity
35
Passes
8
Duels
BENCH
Carlos Coronel 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nahuel Ferraresi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wendell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Tolói
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dória
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Maia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luan Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Tapia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferreirinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gremio
Goalkeepers
Weverton 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Defenders
João Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
69
Entry
Fabián Balbuena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wagner Leonardo
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Marlon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Erick Noriega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Edenilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
40
Entry
Forwards
Tetê
MAGNET
42
Activity
42
Activity
31
Passes
11
Duels
Carlos Vinícius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Francis Amuzu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
53
Entry
BENCH
Gabriel Grando
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gustavo Martins
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Marcos Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Walter Kannemann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Paulista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiaguinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dodi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Pavón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Enamorado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Mec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/10/2025 | Gremio | 2 - 0 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Arena do Grêmio |
| 18/05/2025 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 1 | Gremio | Serie A | Estadio Do MorumBIS |
| 01/12/2024 | Gremio | 2 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Arena do Grêmio |
| 17/07/2024 | Sao Paulo | 1 - 0 | Gremio | Serie A | MorumBIS |
| 21/10/2023 | Sao Paulo | 3 - 0 | Gremio | Serie A | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
| 04/06/2023 | Gremio | 2 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Arena do Grêmio |
| 02/12/2021 | Gremio | 3 - 0 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Arena do Grêmio |
| 15/08/2021 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 1 | Gremio | Serie A | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
| 14/02/2021 | Gremio | 1 - 2 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Arena do Grêmio |
| 31/12/2020 | Sao Paulo | 0 - 0 | Gremio | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
Sao Paulo Win
Gremio Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -2
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
League Leaders Assert Dominance at MorumBIS
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A commanding performance saw São Paulo exploit their numerical advantage to secure a vital win that keeps them at the summit of Serie A.
The Opening Siege
The atmosphere at MorumBIS was electric as Sao Paulo looked to assert their dominance early against Gremio. An Intensity rating of 88 was immediately apparent as the hosts pressed high, forcing errors in the visitors' buildup. The breakthrough came in the 24th minute when Lucas Moura stepped up to bury a clinical penalty after a foul in the box. This early advantage allowed the league leaders to dictate the tempo, with Marcos Antônio pulling the strings in midfield with precision. Gremio struggled to find any rhythm, managing only a handful of entries into the final third during a suffocating first half.
The Turning Point
Any hopes of a Gremio comeback were effectively extinguished just two minutes after the restart, severely impacting the Balance of the contest. Wagner Leonardo received a straight red card for holding, leaving the visitors a man down and facing a mountain to climb. The Stakes of the match shifted instantly, as São Paulo flooded the forward lines to capitalize on their advantage. The pressure told in the 59th minute when Jonathan Calleri found the back of the net with a sharp finish, assisted by Luciano. This second goal broke the defensive resolve of the Porto Alegre side, who were left chasing shadows.
Clinical Conclusion
The closing stages were a masterclass in game management, though not without a moment of profligacy. Luciano missed a penalty in the 63rd minute, failing to add a third to the tally, but the Upset Factor remained at zero. São Paulo controlled possession at 57% and restricted Gremio to just one shot on target all match. With 17 shots total, the attacking siege was relentless and reflected the hosts' title race ambitions. The 2-0 result cements São Paulo's position at the top of the table, while Gremio remains mired in a difficult run, unable to overcome the handicap of an early dismissal in a hostile environment.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Wagner Leonardo impact the match?
The dismissal destroyed Gremio's defensive shape, allowing São Paulo to dominate the second half and secure the second goal with ease.
Was the penalty miss by Marcos Antônio the turning point?
No, the miss occurred when São Paulo were already 2-0 up and in total control; it did not threaten their victory.
What made Marcos Antônio the Man of the Match?
His elite distribution and two key passes provided the tactical foundation for São Paulo to dominate the midfield battle.
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.
Tactical Discipline Meets Individual Brilliance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 76/100. This clash hinges on whether Sao Paulo's rigid defensive structure can stifle a Gremio side led by the league's most clinical finisher.
The Setup
Taking place at the iconic Estadio Do MorumBIS, Sao Paulo enters this Round 3 fixture looking to maintain their unbeaten start. With a Balance rating of 8.8, they have shown remarkable consistency in midfield through Pablo Maia and Marcos Antônio. Conversely, Gremio exhibits a volatile Form profile but compensates with raw attacking power, having already netted six goals this season.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative will be written in the half-spaces. Sao Paulo’s defensive unit faces a stern test against Gremio’s wide threats, specifically the pace of Francis Amuzu and the creativity of Tetê. If Sao Paulo can maintain their compact shape and limit service to the box, they will neutralize Gremio's primary route to goal. However, any lapse in concentration could be punished by the visitors' transition speed.
Our Prediction
Despite Gremio possessing high-caliber Stars in peak condition, the 44.1% home win probability leans toward the hosts' structural superiority. We expect Sao Paulo to dominate possession, eventually breaking through a Gremio defense that has already conceded five goals. A 2-1 victory for the home side is the likely outcome, with Ferreira expected to be the catalyst in the final third. Early season Stakes remain high as both sides aim for a top-four foundation.