Palmeiras vs São Paulo: match statistics
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Palmeiras vs São Paulo: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Palmeiras play São Paulo in Serie A (Brazil). The match date is 12 September 2026. Venue: Allianz Parque.
Current form
Palmeiras: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. São Paulo: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Palmeiras scores 1.73 and concedes 0.81 goals per match. São Paulo scores 1.24 and concedes 1.12. League average: 2.63 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Palmeiras 62%, São Paulo 60%. Over 2.5: Palmeiras 54%, São Paulo 40%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Palmeiras has higher xG: 1.54 vs 1.49. Palmeiras: 14.2 shots per match, São Paulo: 13.4.
Match halves
Palmeiras: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.85. São Paulo: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.76.
Goals by minute
Palmeiras: 16-30 (9 goals). São Paulo: 61-75 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie A: 2.63 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 3-0-0. Average goals 2.33, BTTS 33%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
São Paulo is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Palmeiras · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.73 goals / match - Palmeiras · 1.24 goals / match - São Paulo
Palmeiras is 38% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.81 goals / match - Palmeiras · 1.12 goals / match - São Paulo
Palmeiras scores in 88% of matches (23 of 26 matches), while São Paulo keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 matches).
São Paulo scores in 80% of matches (20 of 25 matches), while Palmeiras keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 of 26 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Palmeiras
Over / Under - São Paulo
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Palmeiras · 1.44 pts / match - São Paulo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Palmeiras - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 58%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
São Paulo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Palmeiras
São Paulo
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Recent meetings (3): Palmeiras 3 - 0 - 0 São Paulo. Average goals 2.33, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
When do Palmeiras and São Paulo play?
Palmeiras face São Paulo on 12 September 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.