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; Palmeiras lead the table with 41 points. The average is 2.65 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 58% 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, 182 Serie A matches have been completed. Palmeiras leads the table with 41 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.65. BTTS: 58%. Over 2.5: 50%. Clean-sheet matches: 42%.
Result split
Home wins: 50%. Draws: 26%. Away wins: 24%.
Team rankings
Botafogo has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.83. Both teams scored in 83% of Botafogo's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palmeiras | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 30:13 | +17 | 41 | 2.28 | DDDWW |
| 2 |  Flamengo | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 31:16 | +15 | 34 | 2.00 | DWDLW |
| 3 |  Fluminense | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 29:24 | +5 | 32 | 1.68 | DWLDD |
| 4 |  Atlético PR | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 24:18 | +6 | 30 | 1.67 | DLDWW |
| 5 |  Bragantino | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 26:20 | +6 | 30 | 1.58 | LWWWD |
| 6 |  Bahia | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 27:23 | +4 | 29 | 1.61 | LDLWW |
| 7 |  Coritiba | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 24:24 | 0 | 26 | 1.44 | LDWWL |
| 8 |  São Paulo | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 23:20 | +3 | 25 | 1.39 | DLLDL |
| 9 |  Botafogo | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 33:32 | +1 | 25 | 1.39 | DWDLW |
| 10 |  Vitória | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 22:25 | -3 | 25 | 1.39 | DLWLW |
| 11 |  Corinthians | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18:19 | -1 | 24 | 1.33 | LWLWW |
| 12 |  Atlético Mineiro | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 22:23 | -1 | 24 | 1.33 | WDWLW |
| 13 |  Cruzeiro | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24:28 | -4 | 24 | 1.33 | LWDWD |
| 14 |  Internacional | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 21:22 | -1 | 21 | 1.17 | WDWLL |
| 15 |  Grêmio | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 21:25 | -4 | 21 | 1.10 | LDWLL |
| 16 |  Santos | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 27:31 | -4 | 21 | 1.10 | WLLWL |
| 17 |  Vasco da Gama | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 22:30 | -8 | 20 | 1.05 | WLLLL |
| 18 |  Mirassol | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 20:25 | -5 | 19 | 1.06 | DLWLW |
| 19 |  Remo | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 21:29 | -8 | 18 | 1.00 | WDWLW |
| 20 |  Chapecoense | 18 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 17:35 | -18 | 9 | 0.50 | DLLLL |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 182 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 defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Palmeiras0.72
- 2Flamengo0.94
- 3Atlético PR1.00
- 4Bragantino1.05
- 5Corinthians1.06
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Botafogo83%
- 2Fluminense74%
- 3Santos74%
- 4Vasco da Gama68%
- 5Cruzeiro67%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Botafogo83%
- 2Flamengo65%
- 3Santos63%
- 4Cruzeiro61%
- 5Vasco da Gama58%
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 | 19 | 1.85 | 1.34 | +0.51 | 32 | 20 | -12 |
| 2 | Bragantino | 19 | 1.67 | 1.29 | +0.38 | 31 | 30 | -1 |
| 3 | Internacional | 18 | 1.70 | 1.23 | +0.47 | 30 | 21 | -9 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 19 | 1.72 | 1.37 | +0.35 | 30 | 32 | +2 |
| 5 | Cruzeiro | 18 | 1.55 | 1.18 | +0.37 | 29 | 24 | -5 |
| 6 | Atlético PR | 18 | 1.39 | 1.15 | +0.25 | 28 | 30 | +2 |
| 7 | Flamengo | 17 | 1.64 | 1.34 | +0.30 | 27 | 34 | +7 |
| 8 | Bahia | 18 | 1.60 | 1.51 | +0.09 | 26 | 29 | +3 |
| 9 | Mirassol | 18 | 1.53 | 1.46 | +0.07 | 26 | 19 | -7 |
| 10 | São Paulo | 18 | 1.35 | 1.30 | +0.05 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 11 | Corinthians | 18 | 1.24 | 1.25 | 0.00 | 25 | 24 | -1 |
| 12 | Palmeiras | 18 | 1.43 | 1.50 | -0.07 | 24 | 41 | +17 |
| 13 | Atlético Mineiro | 18 | 1.44 | 1.55 | -0.12 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 14 | Santos | 19 | 1.33 | 1.49 | -0.16 | 24 | 21 | -3 |
| 15 | Grêmio | 19 | 1.23 | 1.52 | -0.28 | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| 16 | Vitória | 18 | 1.24 | 1.52 | -0.28 | 22 | 25 | +3 |
| 17 | Remo | 18 | 1.30 | 1.60 | -0.30 | 21 | 18 | -3 |
| 18 | Botafogo | 18 | 1.43 | 1.76 | -0.33 | 21 | 25 | +4 |
| 19 | Chapecoense | 18 | 1.28 | 1.88 | -0.60 | 19 | 9 | -10 |
| 20 | Coritiba | 18 | 1.09 | 1.83 | -0.73 | 17 | 26 | +9 |
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 4
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?
Palmeiras leads Serie A with 41 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Serie A?
Botafogo has the strongest attack in Serie A, scoring 1.83 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Serie A?
Palmeiras concedes the fewest goals in Serie A, 0.72 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Serie A?
Serie A averages 2.65 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Serie A?
Over 2.5 lands in 50% of Serie A matches.
How often do both teams score in Serie A?
BTTS lands in 58% of Serie A matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Serie A?
Home teams win 50% of matches in Serie A.