Sao Paulo

Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo (Morumbi) · Est. 1930

Capacity: 66,795São Paulo, São Paulograss
2026

Sao Paulo's 2026 Serie A Campaign

Sao Paulo's journey through the 2026 Serie A season has been a mixed bag, culminating in an 8th place finish with 25 points from 18 matches. Their record of 7 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses reflects a team that has had its moments but struggled to maintain consistency. Scoring 23 goals while conceding 20, they managed a modest goal difference of +3, suggesting matches were often closely contested.

The season's narrative was marked by a strong home presence—winning 5 games and conceding just 6 goals at home—contrasted by a tougher time on the road with only 2 away wins and 14 goals conceded. A notable four-match winning streak stood out amid a patchy form line that saw the team alternate between wins, draws, and losses. Defensive solidity was somewhat elusive, with only four clean sheets overall.

Looking ahead, Sao Paulo will need to build on their home strengths and shore up their defence away from home if they are to climb higher in the standings. With the foundations laid, there’s room to aim for a steadier, more consistent performance moving forward.

League position

Position 12
  • Play-off
  • Relegation

Points trajectory

Rank 12

Manager

Dorival Júnior

Brazil

Season at a glance

W 7·D 5·L 825–23 GF/GA+2 GD4 clean sheets

Streaks

Last 5 home2W2D1Llast 5
Last 5 away0W1D4Llast 5
Scored4/5
Conceded5/5

Last result

Flamengo
1-1
Sao Paulo
26 Jul

Next match

Gremio
20:00
Sao Paulo
8 Aug

Serie A table

#TeamPPts
1Palmeiras2147
11Cruzeiro2027
12Sao Paulo2026
13Vitoria2126
As of 5 Jun 2026View full table →
Last 5: ←oldest

Sao Paulo's 2026 Serie A Form: A Tale of Peaks and Valleys

Sao Paulo's campaign in the 2026 Serie A has been a bit of a rollercoaster, with their form chart resembling a zigzag more than a steady climb. They've chalked up seven wins, four draws, and seven defeats across 18 matches, placing them eighth with a modest goal difference of +3. Notably, their biggest win streak was a run of four victories, suggesting they can string together results when the mood strikes.

However, consistency has been elusive, with defeats outnumbering draws and skewed heavily towards away matches—six of their seven losses came on the road. At home, they have been more robust, losing just once and securing five wins. Defensively, they've been tighter at their own ground, conceding only six goals compared to 14 away. This contrast highlights a classic home advantage, but also points to some shaky away form that has hindered their progress.

In summary, Sao Paulo have shown flashes of quality but have been prone to dropping points, particularly through away defeats rather than stalemates. Their challenge remains to convert sporadic good runs into sustained success if they aim to climb higher in the table.

Statistics

Home / Away splits

HomeGoals forAway
15
10
HomeGoals againstAway
8
15
HomeClean sheetsAway
3
1
HomeFailed to scoreAway
1
3
HomeAvg goals scored / gameAway
1.67vs0.91

Week-by-week trends

team vs league avg (dashed)
Goals for
25
Goals against
23
Goal difference
+2
Clean sheets
4
Points / round
26.0

Team Intelligence

Form & Record▾
Win %35.0%
Clean Sheet %20.0%
Avg Scored1.25
Avg Conceded1.15
Injuries▾

No current injuries reported

Advanced Metrics▾
QA Goals/Game1.24
QA Conceded/Game1.16
Opposition Strength1.01x league average

Current Streaks

Competitive matches only

  • Scored in 4 of last 5 games

  • Conceded in their last 5 games

  • No active streak

  • No active streak

  • Lost 3 of last 5 games

  • Drew 2 of last 5 games

  • Failed to score in 1 of last 5 games

Top Performers▾

Sao Paulo's Home and Away Form in Serie A 2026

Sao Paulo have shown a clear home advantage this season in Serie A 2026. With five wins at home compared to just two on the road, they are noticeably stronger when playing in front of their own fans. Their attacking output at home also surpasses away games, scoring 14 goals at home against nine away. Defensively, the contrast is even starker. Sao Paulo have conceded only six goals at home but have let in 14 away, reflecting a vulnerability on the road. Their clean sheets follow the same pattern, with three at home but just one away. This suggests Sao Paulo are a side that prefers to set the pace and protect their lead in familiar surroundings, while struggling to replicate that solidity away from home.

Fipster's Record with Sao Paulo

Fipster is still building its record on Sao Paulo in the 2026 Serie A campaign, having yet to register a scored prediction for the club. This means there's no historical track record from the model on how well it has forecasted Sao Paulo's results this season. With the team sitting eighth in the league after 18 matches, it's certainly been a mixed bag of wins, draws, and losses — not the easiest ground for predictions to find firm footing just yet.

Venue

Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo (Morumbi)

Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo (Morumbi)

São Paulo, São Paulo
Capacity: 66,795
Surface: grass