Serie A 2026
BrazilSeason 2026
About the league: Serie A
Serie A is a football league from Brazil that we track match by match. 20 teams are competing in the 2026 season; Flamengo lead the table with 64 points. The average is 2.68 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 60% of matches. The campaign runs from 28 January 2026 to 2 December 2026.
Serie A 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 299 Serie A matches have been completed. Flamengo leads the table with 64 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.68. BTTS: 60%. Over 2.5: 52%. Clean-sheet matches: 40%.
Result split
Home wins: 47%. Draws: 28%. Away wins: 24%.
Team rankings
Flamengo has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.93. Both teams scored in 73% of Santos's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Flamengo | 30 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 58:25 | +33 | 64 | 2.13 | WWWDW |
| 2 |  Palmeiras | 30 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 52:22 | +30 | 63 | 2.10 | DWDWW |
| 3 |  Atlético PR | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 49:35 | +14 | 53 | 1.77 | LDWDW |
| 4 |  Fluminense | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 48:37 | +11 | 51 | 1.70 | WLWWL |
| 5 |  Bahia | 30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 44:36 | +8 | 49 | 1.63 | WWLLW |
| 6 |  Cruzeiro | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 46:44 | +2 | 48 | 1.60 | WLWWL |
| 7 |  Atlético Mineiro | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 41:35 | +6 | 47 | 1.57 | WDWDW |
| 8 |  Santos | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46:45 | +1 | 42 | 1.40 | WWWDL |
| 9 |  Bragantino | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 38:35 | +3 | 40 | 1.33 | DLLDW |
| 10 |  São Paulo | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 35:35 | 0 | 39 | 1.30 | LWLLW |
| 11 |  Coritiba | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 38:48 | -10 | 39 | 1.30 | LDLLD |
| 12 |  Botafogo | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 43:48 | -5 | 36 | 1.20 | DWLLD |
| 13 |  Vitória | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33:44 | -11 | 36 | 1.20 | WDLWL |
| 14 |  Vasco da Gama | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 36:42 | -6 | 35 | 1.21 | LWWWD |
| 15 |  Mirassol | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 34:44 | -10 | 33 | 1.10 | WDWDL |
| 16 |  Internacional | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 33:38 | -5 | 32 | 1.07 | LWLWD |
| 17 |  Corinthians | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 31:38 | -7 | 32 | 1.07 | LLLLL |
| 18 |  Grêmio | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 32:40 | -8 | 31 | 1.03 | LLDDD |
| 19 |  Remo | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 33:48 | -15 | 25 | 0.83 | LLLDD |
| 20 |  Chapecoense | 29 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 30:61 | -31 | 18 | 0.62 | WLDLL |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 299 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Flamengo1.93
- 2Palmeiras1.73
- 3Atlético PR1.63
- 4Fluminense1.60
- 5Cruzeiro1.53
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Palmeiras0.73
- 2Flamengo0.83
- 3Bragantino1.17
- 4São Paulo1.17
- 5Atlético Mineiro1.17
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Santos73%
- 2Cruzeiro70%
- 3Botafogo70%
- 4Fluminense70%
- 5Mirassol67%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Cruzeiro67%
- 2Santos67%
- 3Botafogo63%
- 4Flamengo60%
- 5Vasco da Gama59%
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1São Paulo6.9
- 2Palmeiras6.1
- 3Bragantino6.1
- 4Vasco da Gama6.0
- 5Internacional5.9
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Serie A sits Above average for match pace, Below average for chance quality and Close to average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Above average, and competitive balance Above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
Most minutes
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vasco da Gama | 29 | 1.90 | 1.27 | +0.62 | 51 | 35 | -16 |
| 2 | Flamengo | 30 | 1.74 | 1.30 | +0.44 | 49 | 64 | +15 |
| 3 | Bragantino | 30 | 1.81 | 1.38 | +0.42 | 49 | 40 | -9 |
| 4 | Internacional | 30 | 1.59 | 1.31 | +0.28 | 47 | 32 | -15 |
| 5 | Palmeiras | 30 | 1.67 | 1.40 | +0.28 | 46 | 63 | +17 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro | 30 | 1.67 | 1.47 | +0.20 | 46 | 48 | +2 |
| 7 | Fluminense | 30 | 1.68 | 1.45 | +0.23 | 45 | 51 | +6 |
| 8 | São Paulo | 30 | 1.50 | 1.30 | +0.20 | 45 | 39 | -6 |
| 9 | Corinthians | 30 | 1.35 | 1.30 | +0.05 | 43 | 32 | -11 |
| 10 | Atlético PR | 30 | 1.45 | 1.41 | +0.04 | 43 | 53 | +10 |
| 11 | Bahia | 30 | 1.58 | 1.58 | 0.00 | 42 | 49 | +7 |
| 12 | Santos | 30 | 1.43 | 1.48 | -0.05 | 40 | 42 | +2 |
| 13 | Mirassol | 30 | 1.47 | 1.58 | -0.10 | 40 | 33 | -7 |
| 14 | Atlético Mineiro | 30 | 1.49 | 1.61 | -0.12 | 39 | 47 | +8 |
| 15 | Botafogo | 30 | 1.55 | 1.68 | -0.13 | 39 | 36 | -3 |
| 16 | Remo | 30 | 1.35 | 1.61 | -0.27 | 36 | 25 | -11 |
| 17 | Vitória | 30 | 1.33 | 1.69 | -0.36 | 35 | 36 | +1 |
| 18 | Grêmio | 30 | 1.26 | 1.71 | -0.45 | 34 | 31 | -3 |
| 19 | Chapecoense | 29 | 1.32 | 1.86 | -0.53 | 32 | 18 | -14 |
| 20 | Coritiba | 30 | 1.17 | 1.92 | -0.75 | 29 | 39 | +10 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 21
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in Serie A?
The 2026 season of Serie A includes 20 teams.
When does the 2026 Serie A season start and end?
The 2026 Serie A season runs from 28 January 2026 to 2 December 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Serie A season have?
The 2026 Serie A season spans 38 matchweeks.
Who leads the Serie A table?
Flamengo leads Serie A with 64 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Serie A?
Flamengo has the strongest attack in Serie A, scoring 1.93 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Serie A?
Palmeiras concedes the fewest goals in Serie A, 0.73 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Serie A?
Serie A averages 2.68 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Serie A?
Over 2.5 lands in 52% of Serie A matches.
How often do both teams score in Serie A?
BTTS lands in 60% of Serie A matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Serie A?
Home teams win 47% of matches in Serie A.
Who is the top scorer in Serie A?
Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega leads the recorded scoring table in Serie A for 2026 with 19 goals.