Our Sao Paulo vs Palmeiras Prediction: 1-1
Sao Paulo vs Palmeiras in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday October 5, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Sao Paulo vs Palmeiras prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sao Paulo's Last Match – Fortaleza vs Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Brazil Serie A victory over Fortaleza on October 2. In that match, Sao Paulo controlled 26% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fortaleza | 74% | 16 (6) | 0.97 | 79 |
 Sao Paulo | 26% | 7 (3) | 1.42 | 18 |
Palmeiras's Last Match – Palmeiras vs Vasco da Gama
Palmeiras will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-0 Brazil Serie A triumph against Vasco da Gama on October 1. In that match, Palmeiras had 37% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palmeiras | 37% | 9 (6) | 0.09 | 2 |
 Vasco da Gama | 63% | 8 (3) | - | 3 |
Sao Paulo vs Palmeiras Stats
Key Stats
| Sao Paulo | Palmeiras | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 1.26 |
| 0.77 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sao Paulo are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Palmeiras average 2.1 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Sao Paulo 8-9
Palmeiras 21-6
What are the odds for this match?
Sao Paulo to win: @3.5
Draw: @3.1
Palmeiras to win: @2.25
Lineups
Sao Paulo (3-5-2) : Rafael, Alan Franco, Robert Arboleda, Sabino, Cedric, Damian Bobadilla, Marcos Antonio, Pablo Maia, Enzo Diaz, Luciano, Gonzalo Tapia
Palmeiras (4-4-2) : Weverton, Agustin Giay, Gustavo Gomez, Murilo, Joaquin Piquerez, Anibal Moreno, Andreas Pereira, Raphael Veiga, Felipe Anderson, Flaco Lopez, Vitor Roque
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