Serie A Regular Season - 8
Sao Paulo 0 - 1 FT Palmeiras
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Arias (J. Lopez) 6'
23' E. Diaz
Andreas Pereira 43'
Carlos Miguel 45'+4
HT
46' ↓ E. Diaz ↑Wendell
46' ↓ A. Franco ↑Robert Arboleda
46' ↓ Cauly ↑G. Tapia
Marlon Freitas 50'
↓ Mauricio ↑Felipe Anderson 60'
↓ Andreas Pereira ↑Lucas Evangelista 60'
↓ Marlon Freitas ↑E. Martinez 63'
Abel Ferreira 69'
↓ Allan Elias ↑R. Sosa 77'
↓ J. Lopez ↑Vitor Roque 77'
79' ↓ D. Bobadilla ↑Andre Silva
Abel Ferreira 80'
E. Martinez 81'
84' Wendell
85' ↓ Luciano ↑Ferreira
J. Arias 90'+4
90'+6 Andre Silva
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sao Paulo
Goalkeepers
Rafael 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lucas Ramon 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
77%
Duel Win %
Alan Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Sabino
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
65%
Duel Win %
Enzo Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Damián Bobadilla
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Danielzinho 
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
92
Passes
11
Duels
Marcos Antônio
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
63
Passes
8
Duels
Cauly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Luciano
MAGNET
44
Activity
44
Activity
33
Passes
11
Duels
Jonathan Calleri 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Carlos Coronel 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Robert Arboleda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wendell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Tolói
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maik
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
Pedro Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luan Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Maia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Tapia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferreirinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Palmeiras
Goalkeepers
Carlos Miguel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
99
Minutes
Defenders
Agustín Giay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Murilo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Joaquín Piquerez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Andreas Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Marlon Freitas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Allan 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Mauricio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Jhon Arias 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
José López
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
25
Passes
25
Duels
BENCH
Marcelo Lomba
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bruno Fuchs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jefté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khellven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Anderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Evangelista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Larson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitor Roque
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ramón Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luighi Hanri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2026 | Palmeiras | 2 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Paulista - A1 | Arena Barueri |
| 01/24/2026 | Palmeiras | 3 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Paulista - A1 | Allianz Parque |
| 10/05/2025 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 3 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Estadio Do MorumBIS |
| 05/11/2025 | Palmeiras | 1 - 0 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
| 03/11/2025 | Palmeiras | 1 - 0 | Sao Paulo | Paulista - A1 | Allianz Parque |
| 02/16/2025 | Palmeiras | 0 - 0 | Sao Paulo | Paulista - A1 | Allianz Parque |
| 08/18/2024 | Palmeiras | 2 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
| 04/29/2024 | Sao Paulo | 0 - 0 | Palmeiras | Serie A | MorumBIS |
| 03/03/2024 | Sao Paulo | 1 - 1 | Palmeiras | Paulista - A1 | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
| 02/04/2024 | Palmeiras | 0 - 0 (PEN 2-4) | Sao Paulo | Supercopa do Brasil | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
Sao Paulo Win
Palmeiras Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -5
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 12 | 29 | 22 | 10 | +12 | |
| 2 | Flamengo | 11 | 23 | 20 | 10 | +10 | |
| 3 | Fluminense | 12 | 23 | 21 | 15 | +6 | |
| 4 | Sao Paulo | 13 | 23 | 17 | 11 | +6 | |
| 5 | Bahia | 12 | 21 | 17 | 14 | +3 | |
| 6 | Atletico Paranaense | 12 | 19 | 17 | 14 | +3 | |
| 7 | Coritiba | 13 | 19 | 15 | 13 | +2 | |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 12 | 17 | 15 | 14 | +1 | |
| 9 | Botafogo | 12 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 0 | |
| 10 | Vasco DA Gama | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | -1 | |
| 11 | Gremio | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | -1 | |
| 12 | Cruzeiro | 13 | 16 | 17 | 21 | -4 | |
| 13 | Vitoria | 11 | 15 | 11 | 14 | -3 | |
| 14 | Corinthians | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | -2 | |
| 15 | Atletico-MG | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | -1 | |
| 16 | Internacional | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | -2 | |
| 17 | Santos | 13 | 14 | 18 | 21 | -3 | |
| 18 | Mirassol | 12 | 9 | 13 | 18 | -5 | |
| 19 | Remo | 13 | 8 | 13 | 23 | -10 | |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 11 | 8 | 11 | 22 | -11 |
P: 12 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -10
P: 11 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Early Ambush Sets Up a Gritty Defensive Masterclass
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A fiercely hyped top-of-the-table clash devolved into a rigid battle of attrition, proving that early title races are often won by those willing to win ugly.
The Early Ambush
The Stakes were astronomical for this monumental top-of-the-table showdown at MorumBIS, with both teams desperate to assert early dominance in the title race. The packed stadium expected an open, expansive classic between two heavyweights, but what they ultimately witnessed was a fiercely pragmatic smash-and-grab by the visitors. Before the partisan home crowd could even settle into their seats and raise the volume, Palmeiras brutally stunned the hosts. In the sixth minute, J. Lopez spotted a momentary lapse in the defensive line and carved out a precise opportunity. He slid a perfect ball through, allowing J. Arias to dispatch a cold, clinical finish past the sprawling goalkeeper. That singular, lightning-fast moment completely altered the tactical landscape of the entire afternoon. The visitors immediately dropped into a rigid, compact shape, daring their frustrated rivals to find a way through the maze.
The Defensive Wall
Facing an unexpected and sudden deficit, Sao Paulo dominated possession, holding the ball for long, uninterrupted stretches across the pitch. However, their overwhelming territorial control translated into absolutely nothing dangerous in the final third. A heavy, suffocating Intensity defined the relentless midfield clashes, punctuated by a staggering twenty-one cynical fouls from the away side designed to break up any rhythm. Every single time the hosts pushed the tempo forward, they ran headfirst into an uncompromising green brick wall. Standout defender Agustín Giay was absolutely immense at the back, sweeping up loose balls, winning crucial duels, and executing a flawless tactical plan. Despite forcing double-digit corners and pinning the opposition back for huge portions of the half, the home side failed to register a single shot on target. The Balance of play heavily favored the hosts passing side-to-side, but they completely lacked a decisive cutting edge when it mattered most.
Grinding Out the Win
This encounter was never destined to be remembered as a beautiful exhibition of free-flowing Brazilian football. Instead, it was a rugged, cynical, and highly effective away performance that champion teams are built upon. The visitors happily absorbed relentless but entirely toothless pressure right up until the final whistle echoed around the arena. By systematically shutting down every conceivable attacking avenue, they cemented their iron grip on the summit of the league table. This gruelling, hard-fought victory sends a clear, intimidating message to the rest of the division: they know exactly how to win ugly when the spotlight is blindingly bright. While the passionate home supporters leave MorumBIS visibly frustrated by their team's blunt, uninspired attack, the away camp celebrates an absolute masterclass in game management. Early title races always demand immense grit, and today, defensive resilience was the only currency that truly mattered on the pitch.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Sao Paulo's season?
Despite the bitter defeat, they remain firmly entrenched in the continental promotion spots but must urgently fix their creative bluntness when facing low defensive blocks.
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.
Early Season Title Showdown at MorumBIS
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. First meets second in a true six-pointer that will severely test the title credentials of both these bitter local rivals.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher for an early-season derby. Both clubs sit on 13 points, completely dominating the Serie A landscape. Sao Paulo boast a flawless home record, winning all three matches at Estadio Do MorumBIS. Their Form is intimidating, riding a fierce unbeaten wave. Palmeiras arrive as slight favourites on paper, backed by a potent attack averaging two goals a game. The competitive Balance shifts constantly between these two heavyweights. A win here dictates the tempo for the entire title race.
Key Battle
The physical duel between Jonathan Calleri and Murilo will define the afternoon. Calleri is a relentless goal machine right now. He anchors the home attack with lethal efficiency. Murilo has the raw strength to match him, but he must stay flawless for ninety minutes. If Palmeiras cannot contain the central spaces, their defensive line will shatter under pressure.
Our Prediction
Our take points to a high-scoring draw. Both attacks are stacked with difference-making Stars. Palmeiras will strike early through their elite midfield creators, but Sao Paulo’s fortress mentality will drag them back into the contest. Expect a thrilling 2-2 draw where neither side yields an inch.