Santos vs Sao Paulo Prediction 4 February 2026
🔊 The "San-San" Clasico is set to take place in the second round of Brazil's Serie A. Just a few days ago, São Paulo and Santos clashed in the Paulista League at the Morumbi, where Hernán Crespo's side proved too strong for Juan Pablo Vojvoda's team, winning 2-0. Now, Santos have a chance to seek revenge at the Vila Belmiro. Moreover, the "Peixe" need to bounce back from their opening round defeat to the league newcomers. Despite not having won in six consecutive matches, Santos are still considered the favorites.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 31 January 2026 and ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (São Paulo were the home side):
- possession: 70% vs 30%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Santos and São Paulo:
- 56 matches played;
- home wins - 20, away wins - 23, draws - 13;
- goals scored - 71 for Santos, 73 for São Paulo;
- average goals in the first half - 1.18, second half - 1.39;
- average total goals per match - 2.57.
Head-to-head statistics Santos - Sao Paulo
Santos Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Paulista A1 League, with São Paulo as the hosts and Santos as the visitors. The game concluded with a 2-0 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Santos vs São Paulo):
- possession percentage: 30% vs 70%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 14 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 7.
⚪ Santos stumbled in their opening match of the season, losing 4-2 away to one of the newcomers, Chapecoense. Gabriel Menino leveled the score just before halftime, and in the second half, Álvaro Barreal put the "Peixe" ahead. However, from the 73rd minute, they conceded three more goals. Following this, Voivoda's squad also fell to São Paulo in the Campeonato Paulista (0-2), leaving them in 14th place after six rounds with one win, three draws, and two losses. Santos kicked off the new season with a victory over Novorizontino in this tournament but have since hit a rough patch.
Match Results: Santos
Sao Paulo Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Campeonato Paulista A1, with São Paulo hosting Santos. The game ended with a 2-0 victory for São Paulo.
Here are the match statistics (São Paulo vs Santos):
- Ball possession: 70% vs 30%;
- Corners: 6 vs 3;
- Fouls: 14 vs 14;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 7 vs 1.
🔴 São Paulo stunned the reigning champions in the opening round, defeating Flamengo 2-1, with goals from Luciano and Danielzinho. It was a comeback victory, as the "Tricolor Paulista" were trailing from the 54th minute. In the Paulista League, they secured a 2-0 win against Santos, with goals from Gonzalo Tapia and once again Luciano. After six rounds, Hernán Crespo's side sit 12th in the São Paulo Championship standings. In the new year, the club has played six matches, recording three wins, one draw, and two losses.
Match Results: Sao Paulo
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 56;
- Home wins - 20, Away wins - 23, Draws - 13.
Statistics: Santos vs São Paulo
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Wins: 0 vs 1;
- Win percentage: 0% vs 100%;
- Losses: 1 vs 0;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 5;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Home team average goals - 1.27, Away team - 1.3;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.57;
- Both teams scored: overall - 28 times; at the home team's ground - 11 times.
- São Paulo have scored less than 1.5 goals in their last 5 away matches.
Corners Prediction
Santos: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 14; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.8; at home - 6.8.
São Paulo: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.9; away - 4.4.
- São Paulo have delivered fewer than 4.5 corners in their last 5 Serie A matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 56;
- Both teams scored overall - 28 times;
- At the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Santos vs São Paulo
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- Santos BTTS at home - 0 (0%);
- São Paulo BTTS away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- Santos BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- São Paulo BTTS away - 2 (40%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and the hosts' position, it's reasonable to predict that the visitors won't lose, thanks to their more balanced style of play and motivation to maintain their high standing. However, trends indicate that São Paulo have conceded in the second half in five consecutive away games. Therefore, we are backing Santos to score in the second half, as the "Peixe" have found the net after the first 45 minutes in their last five league matches. Moreover, in the previous two head-to-head encounters at "Vila Belmiro," Santos scored against São Paulo in the second half.
Betting Tips: Santos - Sao Paulo
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