Santos vs São Paulo: match statistics
São Paulo presents decidedly better form than Santos, confirmed by a higher points-per-match average in the last five encounters (1.4 vs 0.6). The visitors won their only match of the season and sit in 9th place in the table, while Santos is in 19th position without a single victory. São Paulo's form in the last five matches (dllww) shows an upward trend with two consecutive wins, whereas Santos (dddll) ends the series with two defeats. The goal difference also speaks in favor of the visitors - São Paulo scored 8 goals in the last five matches while conceding 8, whereas Santos scored only 4 goals while conceding 8. Although the home and away match statistics are incomplete, the overall advantage in form and table position indicates a higher probability of a victory for São Paulo.
Santos vs São Paulo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Santos played against São Paulo in Serie A (Brazil). The game was played on February 4, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Santos has 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. São Paulo has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Santos scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 4.00. São Paulo scores 2.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.75 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Santos's games and 100% of São Paulo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 100%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Santos has the higher season xG average, 2.54 to 1.09 per game. Santos takes 25.0 shots per game, while São Paulo takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Santos leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. São Paulo leads at halftime in 0% and scores 2.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Santos's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). For São Paulo, it is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.75 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
São Paulo presents decidedly better form than Santos, confirmed by a higher points-per-match average in the last five encounters (1.4 vs 0.6). The visitors won their only match of the season and sit in 9th place in the table, while Santos is in 19th position without a single victory. São Paulo's form in the last five matches (dllww) shows an upward trend with two consecutive wins, whereas Santos (dddll) ends the series with two defeats. The goal difference also speaks in favor of the visitors - São Paulo scored 8 goals in the last five matches while conceding 8, whereas Santos scored only 4 goals while conceding 8. Although the home and away match statistics are incomplete, the overall advantage in form and table position indicates a higher probability of a victory for São Paulo.
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Game stats
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
| Santos | São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 20% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.50 |
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.
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.
São Paulo is 300% better for: goals allowed per game.
4 goals / game - Santos · 1 goals / game - São Paulo
Santos scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while São Paulo keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
São Paulo scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Santos keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 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 - Santos
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Santos - second-half results
Allows 2.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
São Paulo - second-half results
Allows 1.0 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 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Santos
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
| Santos | Liga | São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 6.00 | 2.75 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 58% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 58% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 21% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 58% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Santos's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against São Paulo. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Santos vs São Paulo?
The Serie A match finished Santos 1:1 São Paulo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Santos and São Paulo?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Santos won 1, São Paulo won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Santos vs São Paulo?
Santos score 2.00 goals per game on average and São Paulo 2.00. The Serie A average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Santos's matches and 100% of São Paulo's.
What form are Santos and São Paulo in?
Over the last 5 games Santos have a 0-0-1 record (0.00 points per game) and São Paulo 1-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Santos vs São Paulo?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Santos vs São Paulo: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.