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Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo: prediction and stats

Serie ARegular Season - 27Kick-off on September 13, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Allianz Parque, São Paulo, São Paulo

PalmeirasSao Paulo

The Footlab model makes Palmeiras the favourite at 58%, against 25% for a draw and 18% for Sao Paulo. The most likely score is 1-0.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 19, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo?

Palmeiras starts as the favourite with a 175-point Elo edge (2,075 vs 1,901).

Palmeiras win58 %
Draw25 %
Sao Paulo win18 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Palmeiras have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Sao Paulo have 2, 7 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Palmeiras
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 15, 2026Fluminense(away)2-3Serie A
Aug 12, 2026Cerro Porteno(home)1-1CONMEBOL Libertadores
Aug 9, 2026Internacional(home)0-0Serie A
Aug 6, 2026Fortaleza EC(away)2-3Copa Do Brasil
Aug 2, 2026Fortaleza EC(home)3-0Copa Do Brasil
Sao Paulo
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 19, 2026Bolívar(home)3-1CONMEBOL Sudamericana
Aug 16, 2026Coritiba(home)1-1Serie A
Aug 12, 2026Bolívar(away)1-1CONMEBOL Sudamericana
Aug 8, 2026Gremio(away)1-2Serie A
Jul 26, 2026Flamengo(away)1-1Serie A

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 6 Palmeiras win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 Sao Paulo win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 22, 2026Sao Paulo 0-1 PalmeirasSerie A
Mar 1, 2026Palmeiras 2-1 Sao PauloPaulista - A1
Jan 24, 2026Palmeiras 3-1 Sao PauloPaulista - A1
Oct 5, 2025Sao Paulo 2-3 PalmeirasSerie A
May 11, 2025Palmeiras 1-0 Sao PauloSerie A
Mar 11, 2025Palmeiras 1-0 Sao PauloPaulista - A1

Last archived meeting: Sao Paulo vs Palmeiras on Mar 22, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Palmeiras score 2.0 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Sao Paulo score 1.2 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 49% probability of over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Palmeiras2.01.059/159/15
Sao Paulo1.21.4212/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Palmeiras sit 1st in Serie A (48 points from 23 matches) and Sao Paulo sit 13th (27 points from 22 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Palmeiras231463401948
13Sao Paulo22769272627

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo?
The Footlab model makes Palmeiras the favourite at 58%, against 25% for a draw and 18% for Sao Paulo.
Where and when is Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo played?
Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo is played on September 13, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC) at Allianz Parque, in the Serie A.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 49% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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