Sao Paulo vs Internacional: prediction and stats
Serie ARegular Season - 28Kick-off on September 20, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo (Morumbi), São Paulo, São Paulo
The Footlab model makes Sao Paulo the favourite at 41%, against 27% for a draw and 32% for Internacional. The most likely score is 1-1.
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 22, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Sao Paulo vs Internacional?
A very open match: only 9 Elo points separate Sao Paulo (1,939) and Internacional (1,949).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sao Paulo have 2 wins, 7 draws and 6 defeats; Internacional have 5, 5 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Bolívar(home) | 3-1 | CONMEBOL Sudamericana |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Coritiba(home) | 1-1 | Serie A |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Bolívar(away) | 1-1 | CONMEBOL Sudamericana |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Gremio(away) | 1-2 | Serie A |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Flamengo(away) | 1-1 | Serie A |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Remo(home) | 1-1 | Serie A |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Palmeiras(away) | 0-0 | Serie A |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Corinthians(away) | 1-2 | Copa Do Brasil |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Corinthians(home) | 2-0 | Copa Do Brasil |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Flamengo(home) | 1-1 | Serie A |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Sao Paulo win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Internacional win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Internacional 1-1 Sao Paulo | Serie A |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Sao Paulo 3-0 Internacional | Serie A |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Internacional 1-2 Sao Paulo | Serie A |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Sao Paulo 1-3 Internacional | Serie A |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Internacional 0-0 Sao Paulo | Serie A |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Internacional 2-1 Sao Paulo | Serie A |
Last archived meeting: Internacional vs Sao Paulo on Apr 1, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Sao Paulo score 1.2 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Internacional score 1.5 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 52% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2 | 12/15 | 7/15 |
| Internacional | 1.5 | 1.4 | 3 | 10/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sao Paulo sit 13th in Serie A (27 points from 22 matches) and Internacional sit 16th (24 points from 23 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Sao Paulo | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
| 16 | Internacional | 23 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 28 | 24 |
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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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 Sao Paulo vs Internacional?
- The Footlab model makes Sao Paulo the favourite at 41%, against 27% for a draw and 32% for Internacional.
- Where and when is Sao Paulo vs Internacional played?
- Sao Paulo vs Internacional is played on September 20, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC) at Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo (Morumbi), in the Serie A.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 52% 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.