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
Key match information
Santos play São Paulo in Serie A (Brazil). The match date is 5 February 2026 at 00:00. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Santos: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. São Paulo: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Santos scores 1.42 and concedes 1.63 goals per match. São Paulo scores 1.28 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.65 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Santos 74%, São Paulo 56%. Over 2.5: Santos 63%, São Paulo 39%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
São Paulo has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.33. Santos: 12.3 shots per match, São Paulo: 11.8.
Match halves
Santos: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.74. São Paulo: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.89.
Goals by minute
Santos: 46-60 (7 goals). São Paulo: 61-75 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie A: 2.65 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
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
| Santos | São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.31 |
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.
Santos is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Santos · 0.4 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.
Santos is 11% better for: goals scored per match.
1.42 goals / match - Santos · 1.28 goals / match - São Paulo
São Paulo is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.63 goals / match - Santos · 1.11 goals / match - São Paulo
Santos scores in 89% of matches (17 of 19 matches), while São Paulo keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 matches).
São Paulo scores in 78% of matches (14 of 18 matches), while Santos keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 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 — Santos
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.
Santos is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.47 pts / match - Santos · 1.22 pts / match - São Paulo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Santos - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 26%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
São Paulo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Santos
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
| Santos | Liga | São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.05 | 2.65 | ▼ 2.39 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 74% | 59% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 50% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 23% | • 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 78% | ▲ 94% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Santos 1 - 0 - 1 São Paulo. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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 1.42 goals per game on average and São Paulo 1.28. The Serie A average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 74% of Santos's matches and 56% of São Paulo's.
What form are Santos and São Paulo in?
Over the last 5 games Santos have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and São Paulo 0-2-3 (0.40 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.