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Gremio vs Sao Paulo Prediction, Tips & Odds

Gremio vs Sao Paulo

Serie ARegular Season - 22
Gremio
#14 · Serie A
WWDLD
2 - 1
Sao Paulo
#12 · Serie A
LDLLW
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.73
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.68 (implied 59.5%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 62.0% probability (an expert ratio of 1.61). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (62.0% vs 59.5%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Sao Paulo to win against Gremio, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Sao Paulo currently sits in 12th place in Serie A with 25 points from 19 matches. Their season has been marked by a mixed bag of results, but their goal difference of +2 indicates a slightly better defensive record compared to Gremio. With 24 goals scored, they have shown a capacity to find the back of the net more consistently, and their recent form includes a win and two draws in the last five matches. Gremio, on the other hand, is struggling in 16th place with just 21 points. Their form has been inconsistent, with two wins, three losses, and no draws in their last five matches. This lack of stability has contributed to their negative goal difference of -4, suggesting that they have not only struggled to score but have also been vulnerable defensively. Gremio's recent performances indicate that they are in need of a turnaround to climb out of the relegation zone. The model gives Sao Paulo a win probability of around 60%, with a projected score of 2-1. One key market to watch is the over/under on total goals scored. However, Gremio could pose a challenge if they manage to find their form and capitalize on any defensive lapses from Sao Paulo. The full method behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as the analysis is conducted by The Daily Punt Analysis Team using expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Gremio Win47%2.33
Draw25%3.14
Sao Paulo Win28%3.15
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.8851.1%

Gremio have kept a clean sheet in 34% of matches. Sao Paulo average 1.3 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.6857.7%

Gremio manage games at home, conceding just 1.00 goals per match. Sao Paulo score 1.26 on the road.

Correct Score
Gremio 1-1 Sao Paulo
5.6717.7%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.7% probability.

Asian Handicap
Gremio -0.5
2.2641%

Gremio have been the stronger side, winning 39% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.67
17.7%
1-0
6.72
14.9%
0-0
8.00
12.6%
0-1
8.22
12.2%
2-1
8.61
11.7%
1-2
10.29
9.9%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.7% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Gremio
-0.0
1.63
Sao Paulo
+0.0
2.24
Gremio
-0.3
2.00
Sao Paulo
+0.3
2.75
Gremio
-0.5
2.26
Sao Paulo
+0.5
2.88
Gremio
-1.5
5.00
Sao Paulo
+1.5
7.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Gremio are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Gremio vs Sao Paulo
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.283.203.152.101.701.801.90
Marathonbet
2.303.123.152.181.661.851.83
Betfair
2.303.103.202.201.651.802.00
Pinnacle
2.393.193.322.271.67
SBO
2.283.042.762.121.73
William Hill
2.303.003.101.851.85
Bet365
2.303.203.252.101.701.911.91
1xBet
2.373.223.242.221.691.851.85
Unibet
2.403.152.952.101.721.781.93
888Sport
2.303.003.102.151.621.851.85
Betano
2.403.253.352.201.721.831.90
Superbet
2.353.203.202.201.671.871.87
BetVictor
2.303.203.132.101.631.851.83

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
88.3%
Over 1.5 Goals
68.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
42.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
23.7%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XGremio or Draw
72%1.34
12Gremio or Sao Paulo
75%1.33
X2Draw or Sao Paulo
53%1.57

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Sao Paulo leads 6-4)
4 Gremio0 Draw6 Sao Paulo
12 Feb
Sao Paulo
2-0
Gremio
Serie A
Oct 25
Gremio
2-0
Sao Paulo
Serie A
May 25
Sao Paulo
2-1
Gremio
Serie A
Dec 24
Gremio
2-1
Sao Paulo
Serie A
Jul 24
Sao Paulo
1-0
Gremio
Serie A
Oct 23
Sao Paulo
3-0
Gremio
Serie A
Jun 23
Gremio
2-1
Sao Paulo
Serie A
Dec 21
Gremio
3-0
Sao Paulo
Serie A
Aug 21
Sao Paulo
2-1
Gremio
Serie A
Feb 21
Gremio
1-2
Sao Paulo
Serie A

In the last 10 matches between Gremio and Sao Paulo, Gremio has won 4 times, while Sao Paulo has secured 6 victories, with no draws recorded. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, though Sao Paulo has had the upper hand, winning by margins that suggest a mix of close contests and more decisive results, such as their recent 3-0 win. Gremio's victories have often been tight, with several matches decided by a single goal. The absence of draws highlights the tendency for one team to prevail on the day, making the encounters quite decisive in nature.

Serie A Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Palmeiras
22146238162248
DWLWW
2
Flamengo
21126339182142
WDDWW
3
Atletico Paranaense
22124630191140
WDWWW
4
Fluminense
229853126535
DDDDD
5
Cruzeiro
229673031-133
WWLWD
6
Bahia
228952925433
DDDDW
12
Sao Paulo
217592625126
LDLLD
14
Gremio
216782427-325
WDLLW
19
Remo
2257102636-1022
DLWLW
20
Chapecoense-sc
2117132043-2310
LDLLL
20
Chapecoense B
2017121941-2210

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
GremioHome
6W3D2L
11 playedGF 18 · GA 131.91 pts/game
Sao PauloAway
2W3D7L
12 playedGF 11 · GA 170.75 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
GremioSao Paulo
1.32Goals p.g.1.26
1Goals conceded p.g.1
34%Clean sheets32%
39%Win rate44%
2.32Avg goals in match2.26
1.25xG per game1.18
0.02xGA per game-0.15
49%Possession %55%
4.1Shots on target / game3.9
3.9Corners per game5.6
Gremio
Recent Form

Gremio have won 13 of their last 23 matches at home, drawing 6 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat Sao Paulo 2-1 and beat Mirassol 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 16W 14D 11L from the last 41 games (39% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: GremioAll competitions
08 Aug
Gremio
2-1
Sao Paulo
Serie A
05 Aug
Gremio
1-0
Mirassol
Copa Do Brasil
02 Aug
Mirassol
1-1
Gremio
Copa Do Brasil
30 Jul
Gremio
0-1
Bolívar
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
26 Jul
Gremio
1-1
Fluminense
Serie A
23 Jul
Bolívar
3-2
Gremio
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
16
Win
39%
14
Draw
34%
11
Lost
27%
Sao Paulo
Recent Form

Sao Paulo have won 5 of their last 19 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 9. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Sao Paulo 2-1 and drew with Flamengo 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 8D 11L from the last 34 games (44% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Sao PauloAll competitions
08 Aug
Gremio
2-1
Sao Paulo
Serie A
26 Jul
Flamengo
1-1
Sao Paulo
Serie A
23 Jul
Sao Paulo
1-2
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
31 May
Remo
1-0
Sao Paulo
Serie A
26 May
Sao Paulo
2-0
Boston River
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
23 May
Sao Paulo
1-1
Botafogo
Serie A
15
Win
44%
8
Draw
24%
11
Lost
32%

Lineups

Confirmed

Gremio4-2-3-1Confirmed

82WallaceDEF
6Gustavo MartinsDEF
23MarlonDEF
27Diego CaitoDEF
95Carlos ViníciusFWD
1WevertonGK
77Jovane CabralMID
20Mathias VillasantiMID
7Cristian PavónMID
5Juan NardoniMID
19Erick NoriegaMID
14Marcos RochaDEF
38Caio PaulistaDEF
3Wagner LeonardoDEF
4Walter KannemannDEF
22Martin BraithwaiteFWD
9Francis AmuzuFWD
37Gabriel MecFWD
99José EnamoradoFWD
30Matheus NascimentoFWD
12Gabriel GrandoGK
33Leonel PérezMID
17DodiMID

Sao Paulo4-2-3-1Confirmed

19Lucas RamonDEF
18WendellDEF
54Luis OsorioDEF
5Robert ArboledaDEF
9Jonathan CalleriFWD
23RafaelGK
29Pablo MaiaMID
94DanielzinhoMID
8Marcos AntônioMID
10LucianoMID
11FerreirinhaMID
12Iago BorduchiDEF
35SabinoDEF
20Aurélio ButaDEF
22Domingos DuarteDEF
17André SilvaFWD
27Victor SáFWD
34TetêFWD
31Carlos CoronelGK
16Damián BobadillaMID
80CaulyMID
28NewtonMID
43Gustavo SantanaMID

Unavailable Players

7 players

Gremio3

Joao Pedro
Missing FixtureInactive
Tete
Missing FixtureInjury
Willian
Missing FixtureInactive

Sao Paulo4

D. Bobadilla
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
E. Diaz
Missing FixturePersonal Reasons
Lucas Moura
Missing FixtureAchilles Tendon Injury
R. Toloi
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Under 2.5 Goals1.68 (57.7%)
Value Bets
Gremio Win2.33 (46.7%)
Draw3.14 (25.2%)
Sao Paulo Win3.15 (28.1%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.16 (42.3%)
Both Teams Score1.84 (48.9%)
BTTS No1.88 (51.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Gremio have averaged 3.9 corners per match at home; Sao Paulo 5.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Gremio have generated 1.25 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 39% of them. They put 4.1 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Gremio player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.