São Paulo vs Santos Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Oct 2026
São Paulo vs Santos Predictions
The standout bet can be found on the Full-Time Result market where São Paulo are currently priced at -103. We think they can overcome Santos and this looks a value play.
Our São Paulo vs Santos betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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São Paulo clash with Santos, with kick-off set for 19:00 on Friday 2 October.
São Paulo won their last league game, beating Internacional by a 1-0 scoreline which made it three straight Série A home wins. Tricolor Paulista recorded one shot on target and had 44% possession, with the winning goal scored by Jonathan Calleri in the 15th minute.
Santos have triumphed in four consecutive games. On the road, Remo were recently beaten 2-1. Cuca's side enjoyed 51% possession and had four shots on goal, with Rony and Gabriel Barbosa finding the net.
H2H: Teams Drew 1-1 in Previous Head-to-Head Clash
The outcome was a 1-1 draw when São Paulo last played Santos, with the former being away from home. The past 10 H2H games have featured four triumphs for Santos, three for São Paulo and three draws.
| Série A | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Santos |
27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 41 | 40 | 1 | 41:40 | 38 |
| 11 | São Paulo |
27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 32 | 30 | 2 | 32:30 | 36 |
São Paulo have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 14.1 attempts. Dorival Junior's team have averaged 54.8% possession and 6.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.1 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 5.1 corners.
Jonathan Calleri and Luciano Neves are the top scorers with 2 goals each, while Iago has 1. Artur Guimaraes, Lucas Ramon and Joao Victor are the leading assists makers with 1.
Santos have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.8 goals from 15.7 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 53.0% possession, 5.8 corners in their favour and 4.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 13.0 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.
Gabriel Barbosa is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, Alvaro Barreal has 3, with Christian Oliva and Neymar both on 2. Benjamin Rollheiser has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
São Paulo predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Rafael (GK), Rafael Toloi, Robert Arboleda, Sabino, Pedro Lima, Djhordney Ferreira, Marcos Antônio, Iago Borduchi, Artur, Luciano, Gustavo Santana.
Santos predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Diogenes (GK), Rodinei, Willian Arao, Lucas Verissimo, Gonzalo Escobar, Arthur, Christian Oliva, Benjamín Rollheiser, Gustavo Henrique, Everton, Gabriel Barbosa.
Main Match Prediction
There’s every chance that São Paulo can get the upper hand in this Série A game and we’ll therefore back the hosts to claim a victory. The match winner odds of -103 look too good to resist.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent Série A stats before coming up with a verdict.
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 50.8% chance of winning. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re taking a correct score bet which involves São Paulo to win 1-0. The odds of +540 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Player Prop Picks
Pedro Henrique Cardoso de Lima (São Paulo) can be backed at +230 to have a minimum of one shot on goal. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
Aldemir Ferreira (São Paulo) can be backed to score at +360. It’s worth a play that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
Santos have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in four straight away matches, while the previous 5 São Paulo home games have seen them concede an average of 3.60 corners. We’re expecting Santos to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners bet on offer at -143.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our bet builder which has the following: São Paulo to claim a victory, BTTS No and also Pedro Henrique Cardoso de Lima (São Paulo) to have at minimum of one shot on target.
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São Paulo vs Santos Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
São Paulo are forecasted to have a 51% chance of triumphing in this Série A encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -103. If you want to back the outsider, Santos are available at +280.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 market is the same as a Full-Time Result wager, with São Paulo needing to win at -104 for your bet to be successful. Santos +0.5 at -119 means you need them to triumph or the draw to happen.
The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.
No matter what Série A game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.
Jonathan Calleri is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +475 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +200.
- Série A: 05/02 2026 Santos 1 São Paulo 1
- Série A: 22/09 2025 Santos 1 São Paulo 0
- Série A: 20/04 2025 São Paulo 2 Santos 1
- Série A: 12/11 2023 Santos 0 São Paulo 0
- Série A: 16/07 2023 São Paulo 4 Santos 1
- Série A: 22/08 2022 Santos 1 São Paulo 0
- Série A: 03/05 2022 São Paulo 2 Santos 1
- Série A: 07/10 2021 São Paulo 1 Santos 1
- Série A: 20/06 2021 Santos 2 São Paulo 0
- Série A: 10/01 2021 São Paulo 0 Santos 1
São Paulo League Stats
Santos League Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for São Paulo this season are Jonathan Calleri (8), Luciano Neves (8), Ferreira (4)
- Top Assistors for São Paulo this season are Wendell (3), Artur Guimaraes (2), Damian Bobadilla (2)
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São Paulo vs Santos Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for São Paulo vs Santos before you bet. Expect the predicted and confirmed Série A lineups along with timely injury updates.
São Paulo Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Santos Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
São Paulo Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Santos Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous São Paulo Lineups
Previous Santos Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
São Paulo Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Dorival Junior
Santos Player Stats & Squad
Série A Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 28 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 55:23 | 60 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 28 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 47:21 | 57 |
| 3 | Athletico PR | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 43:32 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 28 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 44:36 | 48 |
| 5 | Bahia | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 43:35 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 42:40 | 45 |
| 7 | Atlético MG | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 36:32 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 41:40 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 37:43 | 38 |
| 10 | Bragantino | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 33:31 | 36 |
| 11 | São Paulo | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 32:30 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 41:45 | 35 |
| 13 | Vitória | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 28:42 | 33 |
| 14 | Corinthians | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 29:32 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 33:42 | 32 |
| 16 | Vasco da Gama | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 34:41 | 31 |
| 17 | Grêmio | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 30:38 | 29 |
| 18 | Internacional | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 30:36 | 28 |
| 19 | Remo | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 32:47 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 27 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 29:53 | 18 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 28:10 | 33 |
| 2 | Fluminense | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 24:14 | 33 |
| 3 | Athletico PR | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 25:11 | 31 |
| 4 | Palmeiras | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 23:9 | 30 |
| 5 | Vitória | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 18:12 | 28 |
| 6 | São Paulo | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 21:10 | 27 |
| 7 | Atlético MG | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 23:16 | 26 |
| 8 | Cruzeiro | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 24:16 | 25 |
| 9 | Grêmio | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 22:16 | 25 |
| 10 | Bahia | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 22:14 | 24 |
| 11 | Vasco da Gama | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 21:18 | 23 |
| 12 | Mirassol | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 21:21 | 23 |
| 13 | Santos | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20:18 | 22 |
| 14 | Botafogo | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 24:20 | 21 |
| 15 | Bragantino | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 19:14 | 20 |
| 16 | Coritiba | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19:19 | 19 |
| 17 | Corinthians | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15:16 | 18 |
| 18 | Internacional | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 16:16 | 14 |
| 19 | Remo | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 18:19 | 14 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 18:29 | 11 |
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