Serie A Gameweek 25
Sao Paulo 2 - 1 FT RB Bragantino
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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
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' Luciano
A. Sant'Anna 45'
45'+4 G. Santana
HT
↓ Vinicinho ↑Fernando Santos 46'
↓ Eric Ramires ↑Fabinho 46'
55' ↓ G. Santana ↑Andre Silva
↓ Lucas Barbosa ↑H. Mosquera 68'
↓ J. Herrera ↑Gustavo Neves 68'
71' ↓ Luciano ↑Lucas Ramon
71' ↓ Buta ↑Pablo Maia
↓ I. Pitta ↑Yuri Alves 78'
Pedro Henrique 83'
84' Andre Silva
84' ↓ Artur ↑Ferreira
84' ↓ Danielzinho ↑Djhordney
H. Mosquera 86'
Fernando Santos (H. Mosquera) 90'
Juninho Capixaba 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sao Paulo
Goalkeepers
Rafael Monteiro 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Domingos Duarte 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Robert Arboleda 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sabino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Aurélio Buta 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Danielzinho 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Marcos Antônio 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Iago Borduchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Artur
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Gustavo Santana 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Luciano
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Carlos Coronel 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Ramon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osorio Luis
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
Pablo Maia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djhordney Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cauly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tetê
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Calleri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
RB Bragantino
Goalkeepers
Tiago Volpi 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Agustín Sant'Anna
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Pedro Henrique 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Gustavo Marques 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
81
Passes
4
Duels
Juninho Capixaba
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Eric Ramires
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Rodrigo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Lucas Barbosa
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Vinicius Mendonça
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Isidro Pitta
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
BENCH
Cleiton
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cauê Nascimento Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alix
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guzmán Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Hurtado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Girotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Henry Mosquera 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
28
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2026 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 2 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques |
| 02/21/2026 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 2 | Sao Paulo | Paulista - A1 | Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques |
| 11/09/2025 | Sao Paulo | 0 - 1 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Estadio Do MorumBIS |
| 07/17/2025 | RB Bragantino | 2 - 2 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques |
| 02/08/2025 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 0 | Sao Paulo | Paulista - A1 | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 11/20/2024 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 07/06/2024 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 0 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | MorumBIS |
| 02/17/2024 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 2 | RB Bragantino | Paulista - A1 | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
| 11/08/2023 | Sao Paulo | 1 - 0 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 07/09/2023 | RB Bragantino | 0 - 0 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
03/15/2026
02/21/2026
11/09/2025
07/17/2025
02/08/2025
11/20/2024
07/06/2024
02/17/2024
11/08/2023
07/09/2023
Sao Paulo Win
RB Bragantino Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +24
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 29 GD: +32
P: 29 GD: +27
P: 29 GD: +12
P: 29 GD: +11
P: 29 GD: +4
P: 30 GD: +6
P: 29 GD: +7
P: 30 GD: +1
P: 30 GD: 0
P: 29 GD: -10
P: 29 GD: +1
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 29 GD: -5
P: 29 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: -9
P: 29 GD: -4
P: 29 GD: -5
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -15
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sao Paulo
RB Bragantino
Sao Paulo
RB Bragantino
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
First-Half Firepower Ends Sao Paulo's Slump
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. A desperate Sao Paulo side finally snapped their dismal winless run, using ruthless first-half efficiency to stun RB Bragantino.
A Desperate Start
Heading into the MorumBIS on a bleak run of form, Sao Paulo needed an immediate and emphatic response. The Stakes were palpable for a side lingering in mid-table obscurity and desperate to give their passionate supporters something to cheer about. They found their vital lifeline in the 14th minute when Luciano confidently dispatched a penalty, sending the home crowd into raptures and easing the mounting pressure. Despite RB Bragantino dominating possession and passing the ball around with neat precision, they looked entirely toothless in the final third. The hosts were perfectly comfortable sitting deep, absorbing the pressure, and looking to break with lethal intent. The sheer Intensity of the home side's counter-pressing rattled the visitors, turning the pitch into a tactical battlefield where having the ball meant very little.
The Stoppage-Time Hammer Blow
The defining moment of the match arrived just as the referee checked his watch for the halftime interval. With the visitors pushing high and inadvertently exposing their flanks, G. Santana seized the moment deep into stoppage time. His devastating strike at the 45-minute mark doubled the advantage, fundamentally altering the Balance of the contest and deflating the opposition. While the away side would go on to command the lion's share of possession, this second goal proved to be an insurmountable mountain. The sheer volume of chances created by the home side—firing an absolute onslaught of attempts and turning the penalty area into a shooting gallery despite seeing so little of the ball—highlighted a brilliant tactical masterclass. They effectively nullified their opponents' stylistic preferences and showcased ruthless offensive efficiency.
A Late Scare
The second half saw a physical battle marked by a relentless barrage of set-pieces, with heavy corner pressure keeping the defensive lines on extremely high alert throughout the final forty-five minutes. Searching for a miraculous route back into the contest, the visitors threw on Fernando Santos and H. Mosquera, hoping to spark a late revival. That tactical roll of the dice finally paid off in the 90th minute when Mosquera unpicked the lock, setting up Fernando Santos for a well-deserved, sweeping finish. However, this late strike barely registered as a genuine Upset Factor, acting merely as a consolation prize before the final whistle. Sao Paulo held their nerve to secure a massive result, lifting the dark clouds over their faltering campaign while leaving the visitors to ponder their glaring attacking inefficiency.
Key Questions
How did substitute Gustavo Santana change the game?
Despite actually starting the match, Santana drastically changed the dynamic with a crushing 45th-minute goal that doubled the lead and effectively broke the visitors' spirit before halftime.
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 Malaise Meets Top-Half Ambition
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. This mid-season clash severely lacks the bite of a genuine blockbuster, making it a tough sell for neutrals.
The Setup
Sao Paulo arrive at Estadio Do MorumBIS dragging a dismal run of Form—winless in five and sliding down to 13th in the table. Across the pitch, RB Bragantino sit comfortably in seventh, though their own recent displays have been marked by frustrating, grinding draws. The Stakes are notably modest here; neither side is actively hunting the title. With a distinct lack of marquee Stars on display to inject pure magic into the final third, the underlying Balance of play points toward a gritty, attritional ninety minutes on August 29, 2026.
Key Battle
The true contest lies in the midfield trenches. The home side's central anchors must somehow find a way to break the lines against a stubborn visiting defensive block. Expect a chaotic war of attrition in the middle third where possession changes hands constantly, rather than a tactical masterclass of free-flowing football.
Our Prediction
We are backing a disjointed, low-scoring affair. A 1-1 draw seems the most logical outcome, with both sides lacking the attacking conviction and rhythm required to take all three points.