On 13.09.2026, witness a compelling Brazil Serie A match between Palmeiras and Sao Paulo. Palmeiras is slightly favored, but Sao Paulo is ready to challenge every point. We provide a thorough breakdown of the teams, including tactical setups, key players, and recent form. Dive into our prediction for expert betting guidance.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 25 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 45/21 | 52 |
| 2 | Flamengo | 25 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 50/21 | 51 |
| 3 | Atletico Paranaense | 25 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 37/25 | 45 |
| 10 | Corinthians | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 26/25 | 32 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 29/28 | 30 |
| 12 | Botafogo | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 37/40 | 30 |
Key Player Statistics: Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo
Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Palmeiras | 22.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Paulista - A1 | Palmeiras | Sao Paulo | 02.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Paulista - A1 | Palmeiras | Sao Paulo | 24.01.2026 | 3-1 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Palmeiras | 05.10.2025 | 2-3 |
| Serie A | Palmeiras | Sao Paulo | 11.05.2025 | 1-0 |
| Paulista - A1 | Palmeiras | Sao Paulo | 11.03.2025 | 1-0 |
| Paulista - A1 | Palmeiras | Sao Paulo | 16.02.2025 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Palmeiras | Sao Paulo | 18.08.2024 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Palmeiras | 30.04.2024 | 0-0 |
| Paulista - A1 | Sao Paulo | Palmeiras | 04.03.2024 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Botafogo | Palmeiras | 07.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Santos | Palmeiras | 03.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Mirassol | Palmeiras | 31.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Palmeiras | Santos | 27.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Serie A | Palmeiras | Vasco DA Gama | 23.08.2026 | 4-1 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Cerro Porteno | Palmeiras | 20.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Serie A | Fluminense | Palmeiras | 15.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Palmeiras | Cerro Porteno | 13.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Palmeiras | Internacional | 09.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Fortaleza EC | Palmeiras | 06.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Atletico-MG | 06.09.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | RB Bragantino | 30.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Chapecoense-sc | Sao Paulo | 24.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Sao Paulo | Bolívar | 19.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Coritiba | 16.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Bolívar | Sao Paulo | 12.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Gremio | Sao Paulo | 08.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Flamengo | Sao Paulo | 27.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Atletico Paranaense | 23.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Serie A | Remo | Sao Paulo | 01.06.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Palmeiras VS Sao Paulo
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo
htmlThere are derbies, and then there is this. Palmeiras against São Paulo. The Choque-Rei. One of Brazilian football's most charged fixtures. And right now, the stakes couldn't feel more different for these two clubs.
Palmeiras sit top of Serie A with 52 points from 25 games. They are the best team in Brazil right now. Full stop. São Paulo are 11th, with 30 points from 24 games, scrapping for relevance in a season that promised much more.
Here's what you need to watch for: Palmeiras don't just win games, they dominate them. Their goal difference tells the story — 45 scored, just 21 conceded. São Paulo have scored 29 and let in 28. These are two teams moving in completely opposite directions.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about São Paulo's recent back-to-back home wins over Atletico-MG and RB Bragantino. That mini-revival looks good on paper. But Palmeiras just dismantled Vasco 4-1, thrashed Fortaleza 3-0 in the Copa do Brasil, and crushed Flamengo 3-0 away from home. Away from home. That is the form of champions.
Now, the head-to-head record is genuinely fascinating. Of the last 20 meetings between these clubs, Palmeiras have been the dominant force. But here is the surprising detail casual fans will miss: in Serie A specifically, São Paulo managed to win at home against Palmeiras as recently as March 2026, beating them 1-0. And in October 2025, they pushed Palmeiras all the way before losing 3-2. São Paulo can hurt them. They just rarely do it consistently.
The key matchup to watch is in midfield. Andreas Pereira has been absolutely electric for Palmeiras, racking up 10 assists in 24 league games. Ten. That creativity connecting to Palmeiras' forward line is where this game could be won and lost. If São Paulo's midfield, led by the feisty E. Díaz — already on 7 yellow cards — can disrupt that supply line, they stay in this. If they can't, it gets ugly.
Palmeiras also have injury concerns to manage, with Paulinho, Jefte, and R. Sosa all missing, plus Arthur Gabriel suspended. That gives São Paulo a genuine opening. But even a slightly depleted Palmeiras is a formidable machine.
For those thinking about where the value lies: Palmeiras at 1.67 is short but justified. The real opportunity, I'd argue, is in Palmeiras to win and both teams to score — São Paulo have shown they can find the net in big moments. I'd also back Andreas Pereira to register an assist at attractive odds. He's been involved in everything good Palmeiras do.
My prediction? Palmeiras 2-1 São Paulo. A tense first half, a São Paulo goal that briefly raises pulses, and then Palmeiras' quality asserting itself with a winning goal in the second half. The leaders are too good, too consistent, and too motivated to drop points in a derby.
This is the Choque-Rei. Even when one side is in superb form, the other side always turns up. Set your alarm. This one will not disappoint.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Pereira | Brazil | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 71 |
| Paulinho | Brazil | 26 | Attacker | 177 | 77 |
| Weverton | Brazil | 38 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 91 |
| Felipe Anderson | Brazil | 33 | Forward | 175 | 70 |
| G. Gómez | Paraguay | 33 | Defender | 185 | 86 |
| A. Barboza | Argentina | 31 | Defender | 193 | 70 |
| Marlon Freitas | Brazil | 31 | Midfielder | 185 | 86 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | Brazil | 29 | Forward | 177 | 72 |
| Raphael Veiga | Brazil | 31 | Midfielder | 178 | 77 |
| Murilo | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 188 | 85 |
| Khellven | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 176 | 70 |
| Marcelo Lomba | Brazil | 39 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 85 |
| Carlos Miguel | Brazil | 27 | Goalkeeper | 204 | 94 |
| Bruno Fuchs | Brazil | 27 | Defender | 190 | 85 |
| J. Arias | Colombia | 28 | Midfielder | 170 | 77 |
| Lucas Evangelista | Brazil | 31 | Midfielder | 183 | 79 |
| J. Piquerez | Uruguay | 28 | Defender | 184 | 81 |
| Maurício | Brazil | 25 | Midfielder | 174 | 77 |
| E. Martínez | Uruguay | 27 | Midfielder | 184 | 64 |
| Abd Al Qader Ghareeb | Syria | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Moura | Brazil | 34 | Attacker | 172 | 72 |
| Cédric Soares | Portugal | 35 | Defender | 172 | 67 |
| Marcos Antônio | Brazil | 26 | Attacker | 166 | 55 |
| Wendell | Brazil | 33 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| N. Ferraresi | Venezuela | 27 | Defender | 190 | 84 |
| R. Arboleda | Ecuador | 34 | Defender | 189 | 85 |
| A. Franco | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 180 | 77 |
| E. Díaz | Argentina | 30 | Defender | 175 | 65 |
| Victor Sá | Brazil | 32 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| Aurélio Buta | Portugal | 29 | Defender | 172 | 66 |
| Sabino | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 184 | 88 |
| Lucas Ramon | Brazil | 32 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| Luan | Brazil | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Artur | Brazil | 28 | Attacker | 168 | 68 |
| Rafael | Brazil | 37 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 91 |
| Luciano | Brazil | 33 | Attacker | 181 | 77 |
| Iago | Brazil | 29 | Midfielder | 181 | 67 |
| Alisson | Brazil | 33 | Midfielder | 171 | 72 |
| Cauly | Brazil | 31 | Midfielder | 172 | 68 |
| R. Tolói | Italy | 35 | Defender | 185 cm | 75 kg |
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