Brazil - Serie AData current as of September 12, 2026

São Paulo vs Grêmio: match statistics

São Paulo crest
São Paulo
2 : 0half-time 1:0
Grêmio crest
Grêmio
155%(2.12)
X25%(3.20)
220%(3.70)

São Paulo presents impressive home form with a 100% win rate in matches at home, having not lost a single encounter at their own stadium this season. The hosts show solid scoring efficiency with a 20% shot conversion rate and an average of 2 goals per match in home games. Grêmio, on the other hand, struggles with huge problems in away matches, losing all away encounters so far (100% losses) and conceding an average of 2 goals per match. The difference in form between the two teams is clear—São Paulo has a record of 2.0 points per match in the last 5 games, while Grêmio has only 1.4. The xG comparison for the hosts in home matches (1.09 vs 1.21 for Grêmio away) is not significant, however, São Paulo's decidedly better defensive statistics at home and Grêmio's catastrophic away form argue for a home victory.

São Paulo vs Grêmio: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

São Paulo played against Grêmio in Serie A (Brazil). The game was played on February 12, 2026. Final score: 2:0.

Recent form

São Paulo has 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Grêmio has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 1.50 points per game.

Scoring records

São Paulo scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.00. Grêmio scores 3.00 and allows 2.50. Games in this league average 3.43 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 100% of São Paulo's games and 100% of Grêmio's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 100%, compared with league averages of 78% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Grêmio has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 0.96 per game. São Paulo takes 9.0 shots per game, while Grêmio takes 13.0.

First-half and second-half trends

São Paulo leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Grêmio leads at halftime in 0% and scores 2.50 after halftime.

When the teams score

São Paulo's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). For Grêmio, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Serie A games average 3.43 goals. Both teams score in 78% of games, and 65% 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 2.50 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 impressive home form with a 100% win rate in matches at home, having not lost a single encounter at their own stadium this season. The hosts show solid scoring efficiency with a 20% shot conversion rate and an average of 2 goals per match in home games. Grêmio, on the other hand, struggles with huge problems in away matches, losing all away encounters so far (100% losses) and conceding an average of 2 goals per match. The difference in form between the two teams is clear—São Paulo has a record of 2.0 points per match in the last 5 games, while Grêmio has only 1.4. The xG comparison for the hosts in home matches (1.09 vs 1.21 for Grêmio away) is not significant, however, São Paulo's decidedly better defensive statistics at home and Grêmio's catastrophic away form argue for a home victory.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

58Possession (%)42
São PauloGrêmio
18Shots5
São PauloGrêmio
4Shots on target1
São PauloGrêmio
1.86xG0.61
São PauloGrêmio
3Corners3
São PauloGrêmio
62Dangerous attacks30
São PauloGrêmio
7Fouls12
São PauloGrêmio
3Cards4
São PauloGrêmio

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.5Goals scored / game3
São PauloGrêmio
1Goals allowed / game2.5
São PauloGrêmio
46%Average possession46%
São PauloGrêmio
3.5Shots on target / game5.5
São PauloGrêmio

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9Shots per game13
São PauloGrêmio
3.5Shots on target5.5
São PauloGrêmio
16.7%Shot conversion23.1%
São PauloGrêmio
46%Possession46%
São PauloGrêmio
0.96xG for1.43
São PauloGrêmio
1.43xG against1.14
São PauloGrêmio

Shooting quality

São Paulo: Counter-attackingGrêmio: Counter-attacking
São PauloGrêmio
Accuracy (shots on target)39%42%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.430.55

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

São Paulo is 33% better for: last-5 form.

2 pts / game - São Paulo · 1.5 pts / game - Grêmio

São Paulo
WD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
50% W50% D0% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-1-0
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-0
2.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.5Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 0.96Opponent xG: 1.43BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 50%
Grêmio
LW
Season result split
50% W0% D50% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-0-1
1.50 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-1
1.50 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-1
Last 5 away
0-0-1
L
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 3.0Goals conceded: 2.5xG: 1.43Opponent xG: 1.14BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 100%

Goalshow 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.

Grêmio is 100% better for: goals scored per game.

1.5 goals / game - São Paulo · 3 goals / game - Grêmio

São Paulo is 150% better for: goals allowed per game.

1 goals / game - São Paulo · 2.5 goals / game - Grêmio

São Paulo scoring profile: very strong

São Paulo scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Grêmio keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 meczów).

Grêmio scoring profile: very strong

Grêmio scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while São Paulo keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 meczów).

3Goals scored (season)6
São PauloGrêmio
2Goals conceded (season)5
São PauloGrêmio
2.5Average goals per game5.5
São PauloGrêmio
3Goals scored (last 5)6
São PauloGrêmio
2Goals conceded (last 5)5
São PauloGrêmio

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal100%
São PauloGrêmio
50%2 goals50%
São PauloGrêmio
0%3 goals50%
São PauloGrêmio
0%4 goals50%
São PauloGrêmio

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal100%
São PauloGrêmio
0%2 goals100%
São PauloGrêmio
0%3 goals50%
São PauloGrêmio
0%4 goals0%
São PauloGrêmio

* 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.

78%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time50%
São PauloGrêmio
0%BTTS in both halves50%
São PauloGrêmio
0%Scored in both halves50%
São PauloGrêmio

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS100%
São PauloGrêmio
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
São PauloGrêmio
100%BTTS - last 5100%
São PauloGrêmio

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.

1st half

50%Min. 1 goal before half-time50%
São PauloGrêmio
0%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%
São PauloGrêmio
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time50%
São PauloGrêmio

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
São PauloGrêmio
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time100%
São PauloGrêmio
50%Min. 3 goals after half-time100%
São PauloGrêmio

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

São Paulo - half-time state
0% leading50% draw50% trailing
Grêmio - half-time state
0% leading50% draw50% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.5Points per game (1st half)0.5
São PauloGrêmio
0Goals scored (1st half)0.5
São PauloGrêmio
0.5Goals conceded (1st half)1
São PauloGrêmio
0.5Average goals (1st half)1.5
São PauloGrêmio
50%Clean sheet before half-time50%
São PauloGrêmio
100%No goal before half-time50%
São PauloGrêmio

After half-time (2nd half)

3Points per game (2nd half)1.5
São PauloGrêmio
1.5Goals scored (2nd half)2.5
São PauloGrêmio
0.5Goals conceded (2nd half)1.5
São PauloGrêmio
2Average goals (2nd half)4
São PauloGrêmio
50%Clean sheet after half-time0%
São PauloGrêmio
0%No goal after half-time0%
São PauloGrêmio

São Paulo - second-half results

100% W0% D0% L
1
Half-time points
0
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
6
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.50
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Grêmio - second-half results

50% W0% D50% L
1
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.50
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime+0.5

Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

São Paulo - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.503.00
Goals scored / game0.01.5
Goals allowed / game0.50.5
Average goals per game0.52.0
1 goal50%100%
2 goals0%50%
3 goals0%50%
Clean sheet50%50%
No goal100%0%
Goal difference-1+2
Half-time: 0% leading - 50% draw - 50% trailing
2nd half: 100% won - 0% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0
Grêmio - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.501.50
Goals scored / game0.52.5
Goals allowed / game1.01.5
Average goals per game1.54.0
1 goal50%100%
2 goals50%100%
3 goals50%100%
Clean sheet50%0%
No goal50%0%
Goal difference-1+2
Half-time: 0% leading - 50% draw - 50% trailing
2nd half: 50% won - 0% draw - 50% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 50% - Half-time goals total: 1

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

São Paulo
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
0
1
31-45
0
1
46-60
3
0
61-75
0
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Grêmio
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
1
1
16-30
0
1
31-45
3
2
46-60
1
0
61-75
1
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

4.00
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
2.0 : 2.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
117%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
100%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-37%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
100%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

São Paulo

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.47
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.97
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.54
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.43
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
75%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
70%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.5
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Grêmio

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.29
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.21
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.57
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-1.36
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
210%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
125%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+2.0
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).

Teams vs league

São PauloLigaGrêmio
Average goals per game 2.503.43 5.50
Both teams scored 100%78% 100%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 50%65% 100%
Clean sheets 0%11% 0%
Goal before half-time 50%74% 50%
Goal after half-time 100%87% 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.43
Average goals per game
78%
Both teams scored
65%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
11%
Clean sheets
2.00
Home goals / game
1.43
Away goals / game
+40%
Home attack advantage
+29%
Home defensive advantage
+17%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
52%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
87%
1 goal
57%
2 goals
35%
3 goals
22%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. GrêmioYellow cardWeverton Pereira da Silva
  2. São PauloYellow cardLuciano da Rocha Neves
  3. São PauloYellow cardPablo Gonçalves Maia Fortunato
  4. São PauloYellow cardAldemir dos Santos Ferreira

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Savio Pereira SampaioMatches officiated: 10
5.4Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 280%Home wins20%Draws0%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from São Paulo's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Grêmio. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

Grêmio FB Porto Alegrense
2 : 0
São Paulo FC
São Paulo FC
2 : 1
Grêmio FB Porto Alegrense

FAQ

What was the result of São Paulo vs Grêmio?

The Serie A match finished São Paulo 2:0 Grêmio. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between São Paulo and Grêmio?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches São Paulo won 1, Grêmio won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before São Paulo vs Grêmio?

São Paulo score 1.50 goals per game on average and Grêmio 3.00. The Serie A average is 3.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 100% of São Paulo's matches and 100% of Grêmio's.

What form are São Paulo and Grêmio in?

Over the last 5 games São Paulo have a 1-1-0 record (2.00 points per game) and Grêmio 1-0-1 (1.50 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for São Paulo vs Grêmio?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.