Palmeiras vs São Paulo: match statistics
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Palmeiras vs São Paulo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Palmeiras plays São Paulo in Serie A (Brazil). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: Allianz Parque.
Recent form
Palmeiras has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. São Paulo has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Palmeiras scores 1.73 goals per game and allows 0.81. São Paulo scores 1.24 and allows 1.12. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Palmeiras's games and 60% of São Paulo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 40%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Palmeiras has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.49 per game. Palmeiras takes 14.2 shots per game, while São Paulo takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Palmeiras leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. São Paulo leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Palmeiras's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). For São Paulo, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Palmeiras | São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
São Paulo is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Palmeiras · 1.4 pts / game - São Paulo
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Palmeiras is 40% better for: goals scored per game.
1.73 goals / game - Palmeiras · 1.24 goals / game - São Paulo
Palmeiras is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.81 goals / game - Palmeiras · 1.12 goals / game - São Paulo
Palmeiras scores in 88% of games (23 of 26 meczów), while São Paulo keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 meczów).
São Paulo scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Palmeiras keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Palmeiras
Over / Under - São Paulo
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Palmeiras is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.96 pts / game - Palmeiras · 1.44 pts / game - São Paulo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Palmeiras - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 58%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
São Paulo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Palmeiras
São Paulo
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Palmeiras | Liga | São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.54 | 2.63 | ▼ 2.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 58% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 50% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 24% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | • 73% | 74% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 62% | 78% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Palmeiras's perspective: 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against São Paulo. Games average 2.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Palmeiras and São Paulo play?
Palmeiras face São Paulo on September 12, 2026 in Serie A at Allianz Parque. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Palmeiras and São Paulo?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Palmeiras won 3, São Paulo won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Palmeiras vs São Paulo?
Palmeiras score 1.73 goals per game on average and São Paulo 1.24. The Serie A average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Palmeiras's matches and 60% of São Paulo's.
What form are Palmeiras and São Paulo in?
Over the last 5 games Palmeiras have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and São Paulo 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Palmeiras vs São Paulo?
The statistical background for Palmeiras vs São Paulo — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.