Sao Paulo vs Santos Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Sao Paulo vs Santos Prediction: 2-1

Sao Paulo vs Santos in the Brazil Campeonato Paulista is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.

This Sao Paulo vs Santos 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 – Vitoria vs Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Brazil Serie A defeat against Vitoria on December 7 and regain momentum. In that match, Sao Paulo recorded 62% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 2 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Vitoria	38%	13 (8)	2.34	56
Sao Paulo	62%	7 (2)	0.33	26

Santos's Last Match – Santos vs Gremio Novorizontino

Santos must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Brazil Campeonato Paulista victory over Gremio Novorizontino in their last outing. In that match, Santos had 64% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Santos	64%	12 (6)	1.05	52
Gremio Novorizontino	36%	7 (7)	0.76	44

Sao Paulo vs Santos Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Sao Paulo are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Santos average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.