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Sao Paulo vs Atletico Paranaense Prediction, Tips & Odds

Sao Paulo vs Atletico Paranaense

Serie ARegular Season - 19
Sao Paulo
#12 · Serie A
LDLLW
1 - 2
Estadio Do MorumBIS, Sao Paulo
Referee: A. Gomes Stefano
Atletico Paranaense
#3 · Serie A
WLWDW
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.69
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.65 (implied 60.5%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 63.0% probability (an expert ratio of 1.59). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (63.0% vs 60.5%), 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 slightly favours Sao Paulo to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 1-0. Currently positioned 8th in the Serie A standings, Sao Paulo has had a mixed season with 7 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses from 18 matches. They have scored 23 goals while conceding 20, indicating a relatively balanced performance. Despite their recent form showing just one win in the last five matches, their home advantage at Estadio Do MorumBIS may play a crucial role in this fixture. Atletico Paranaense sits higher in the table at 4th place, having accumulated 30 points from 18 matches with 9 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. They have a slightly better goal difference of +6, with 24 goals scored and only 18 conceded. However, their recent form has also been inconsistent, with only 2 wins in the last five matches. This inconsistency could be a concern as they head into a challenging away game. The model gives Sao Paulo a win probability of 50.6%, with a projected score of 1-0. The likelihood of a draw stands at 27.9%, while Atletico Paranaense has a 21.5% chance of winning. One caveat is that Sao Paulo’s recent form may not fully reflect their potential, and if they fail to convert their home advantage into goals, the match could swing in favour of the visitors. The full method behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where our in-house model evaluates 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
Sao Paulo Win42%1.99
Draw25%3.20
Atletico Paranaense Win33%4.00
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.8152.1%

Sao Paulo have kept a clean sheet in 32% of matches. Atletico Paranaense average 1.4 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.6558.0%

Sao Paulo manage games at home, conceding just 1.00 goals per match. Atletico Paranaense score 1.41 on the road.

Correct Score
Sao Paulo 1-1 Atletico Paranaense
5.8717.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
Sao Paulo -0.5
1.9736%

Sao Paulo have been the stronger side, winning 44% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.87
17.1%
1-0
5.90
17.0%
0-0
7.68
13.1%
2-1
8.19
12.3%
2-0
8.58
11.7%
0-1
9.22
10.9%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.1% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Sao Paulo clean sheets, in line with their 32% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Sao Paulo
-0.0
1.41
Atletico Paranaense
+0.0
2.83
Sao Paulo
-0.3
1.72
Atletico Paranaense
+0.3
3.45
Sao Paulo
-0.5
1.97
Atletico Paranaense
+0.5
3.60
Sao Paulo
-1.5
3.50
Atletico Paranaense
+1.5
9.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Sao Paulo 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

Sao Paulo vs Atletico Paranaense
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.963.154.102.201.651.911.80
Marathonbet
1.983.183.952.211.641.931.76
Betfair
1.953.104.102.151.671.871.90
Pinnacle
2.033.264.252.301.67
SBO
1.993.193.692.261.65
William Hill
1.953.004.001.911.83
Bet365
1.953.254.002.251.621.951.80
1xBet
2.053.274.032.251.671.931.78
Unibet
1.983.253.952.171.681.871.83
888Sport
1.953.004.002.201.621.911.83
Betano
2.053.304.252.301.651.951.80
Superbet
2.053.353.802.171.691.921.82
BetVictor
2.003.253.902.141.611.951.75

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
88%
Over 1.5 Goals
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
42%
Over 3.5 Goals
22.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSao Paulo or Draw
67%1.23
12Sao Paulo or Atletico Paranaense
75%1.32
X2Draw or Atletico Paranaense
58%1.79

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Sao Paulo leads 6-2)
6 Sao Paulo2 Draw2 Atletico Paranaense
Aug 25
Atletico Paranaense
1-0
Sao Paulo
Copa Do Brasil
Jul 25
Sao Paulo
2-1
Atletico Paranaense
Copa Do Brasil
Nov 24
Sao Paulo
2-1
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
Jul 24
Atletico Paranaense
1-2
Sao Paulo
Serie A
Oct 23
Atletico Paranaense
1-1
Sao Paulo
Serie A
Jun 23
Sao Paulo
2-1
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
Jul 22
Atletico Paranaense
1-0
Sao Paulo
Serie A
Apr 22
Sao Paulo
4-0
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
Nov 21
Sao Paulo
0-0
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
Aug 21
Atletico Paranaense
1-2
Sao Paulo
Serie A

In the last 10 matches between Sao Paulo and Atletico Paranaense, Sao Paulo has won 6 times, with 2 draws and 2 victories for Atletico Paranaense. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, though Sao Paulo has had a slight upper hand, with several narrow victories, including four matches ending 2-1. Notably, Sao Paulo's dominant 4-0 win in April 2022 stands out, but the more recent encounters have been tightly contested, with only one draw and a mix of close results. Atletico Paranaense's last win came in August 2025, suggesting a challenging period for them in this matchup.

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
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
Sao PauloHome
5W2D2L
9 playedGF 15 · GA 81.89 pts/game
Atletico ParanaenseAway
4W2D5L
11 playedGF 11 · GA 131.27 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Sao PauloAtletico Paranaense
1.26Goals p.g.1.41
1Goals conceded p.g.0.97
32%Clean sheets35%
44%Win rate47%
2.26Avg goals in match2.38
1.18xG per game1.81
-0.15xGA per game0.18
55%Possession %48%
3.9Shots on target / game4.9
5.6Corners per game5.1
Sao Paulo
Recent Form

Sao Paulo have won 10 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Sao Paulo 1-2 and beat Sao Paulo 2-0.

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%
Atletico Paranaense
Recent Form

Atletico Paranaense have won 5 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 9. Their recent away fixtures include beat Atletico Paranaense 0-2 and lost to Vitoria 4-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 16W 7D 11L from the last 34 games (47% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Atletico ParanaenseAll competitions
09 Aug
Santos
0-2
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
06 Aug
Vitoria
4-0
Atletico Paranaense
Copa Do Brasil
04 Aug
Atletico Paranaense
2-0
Vitoria
Copa Do Brasil
30 Jul
Corinthians
0-0
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
25 Jul
Atletico Paranaense
2-0
Internacional
Serie A
23 Jul
Sao Paulo
1-2
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
16
Win
47%
7
Draw
21%
11
Lost
32%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

11 players

Sao Paulo6

Cauly
Missing FixtureInactive
Lucas Moura
Missing FixtureAchilles Tendon Injury
Luciano
Missing FixtureInactive
Maik
QuestionableInactive
Robert Arboleda
QuestionableInactive
Sabino
Missing FixtureInjury

Atletico Paranaense5

B. Zapelli
Missing FixtureAnkle Injury
Dantas
Missing FixtureInactive
Felipinho
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury
G. Benavidez
Missing FixtureInactive
Mycael
Missing FixtureLeg 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 Goals1.65 (58%)
Value Bets
Sao Paulo Win1.99 (42.4%)
Atletico Paranaense Win4.00 (32.7%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.22 (42%)
Both Teams Score1.92 (47.9%)
BTTS No1.81 (52.1%)
Speculative
Draw3.20 (24.9%)

Yellow Card Prediction

A. Gomes Stefano has averaged 1.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Sao Paulo have averaged 5.6 corners per match at home; Atletico Paranaense 5.1 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Sao Paulo have generated 1.18 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 44% of them. They put 3.9 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Sao Paulo 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.