Sao Paulo 0-0 Bahia – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Sao Paulo at 68% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Sao Paulo vs Bahia encounter.
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Full Analysis
Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo plays host to Sao Paulo versus Bahia in Serie A, Regular Season - 17. Kick-off: Sunday 30 July 2023 at 15:00 UTC.
Current Form
Sao Paulo's overall Serie A record this term: 5W 1D 4L from 10 games (1.60 PPG). Last five: L W D W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.20 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Sao Paulo, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Sao Paulo's form when playing at home: 7W 1D 2L across 10 games at Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo this term (2.20 PPG). They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Their home PPG of 2.20 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.60 — Sao Paulo are significantly better at Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo than their overall form suggests.
Bahia have collected 0.80 PPG across 10 Serie A outings this season: 1W 5D 4L. Last five: L L D L D. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Bahia, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Bahia's form when playing away from home: 1W 2D 5L across 8 road games this term (0.62 PPG). Away from home they average 0.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game.
Form favours the hosts. Sao Paulo's 1.60 PPG return is 0.80 points per game ahead of Bahia's 0.80 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 2 head-to-head meetings have produced 1 wins for Sao Paulo, 1 for Bahia and 0 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
Historically, goals have been at a premium in this fixture — just 1.0 per game from 2 meetings. The Under 2.5 has a clear base rate from the H2H record alone. The most recent clash, on 7 Nov 2021, ended 0–1 with Bahia winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading Data
Sao Paulo goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (16 games, 8 at home): they score before half-time in 88% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (home games).
Bahia goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (16 games, 8 at away): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 38% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 38% of games (away games); they fail to score in 31% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sao Paulo 56% versus Bahia 56%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sao Paulo 50% | Bahia 50%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sao Paulo 2.00 xG and Bahia 0.66 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Sao Paulo attack 1.315 / defence 0.993 | Bahia attack 0.661 / defence 1.150. League average goals — home 1.321 / away 1.005. Sao Paulo carry an above-average attack strength of 1.315 — their λ of 2.00 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Data: 54 Sao Paulo games / 16 Bahia games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sao Paulo 68% | Draw 21% | Bahia 11%. Fair-value odds: Sao Paulo 1.47 | Draw 4.76 | Bahia 9.09. The model has a clear lean to Sao Paulo (68%) — a 57pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 50% | BTTS probability 42% | Total xG 2.66. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 50%/50% — the total xG of 2.66 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 42% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Sao Paulo at 68% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 21% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 2.66 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 50% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 42% on No. Form rates corroborate: Sao Paulo 50% | Bahia 38% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sao Paulo vs Bahia | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 17 | Venue: Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo • Kick-off: Sunday 30 Jul 2023, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sao Paulo 68% | Draw 21% | Bahia 11% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 50% | BTTS 42% | xG Sao Paulo 2.00 / Bahia 0.66 • Poisson strength factors: Sao Paulo attack 1.315 / def 0.993 | Bahia attack 0.661 / def 1.150 | league avg home 1.321 / away 1.005 • Poisson stance: Sao Paulo (68%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.00
Sao Paulo xG
Expected Goals
0.66
Bahia xG
42%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
28%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sao Paulo vs Bahia kick off?
Sao Paulo vs Bahia kicked off at 15:00 on Sunday 30 July 2023 at Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo.
What was the final score in Sao Paulo vs Bahia?
Sao Paulo 0 - 0 Bahia.
Where is Sao Paulo vs Bahia being played?
The match is being played at Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo.
What competition is Sao Paulo vs Bahia part of?
Sao Paulo vs Bahia is a Regular Season - 17 fixture in the Serie A (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Sao Paulo vs Bahia?
Our statistical model gives Sao Paulo a 68% chance of winning, Bahia a 11% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Sao Paulo the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sao Paulo vs Bahia?
Our model estimates a 42% probability that both Sao Paulo and Bahia will score (BTTS).
Will Sao Paulo vs Bahia have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 50%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sao Paulo and Bahia?
Record (2 meetings): Sao Paulo 1W | Draws 0 | Bahia 1W.
What form are Sao Paulo and Bahia in?
Sao Paulo (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.20 | L5 L-W-D-W-L. Bahia (all comps): 1W-5D-4L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.20 | L5 L-L-D-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Sao Paulo's attacking strength (1.31x league average) is weighed against Bahia's defensive record (1.15x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.00. Flip it around — Bahia's attack (0.66x) against Sao Paulo's defence (0.99x) — and the away total comes out at 0.66.
These ratings are built from 54/16 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 2-0, at 14.0%. Close behind: 1-0 (12.8%), 1-1 (10.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Sao Paulo Win
68%
1.47
21%
4.72
11%
9.43
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
14.0%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
14.0%
Home win
3 – 0
9.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.00
Sao Paulo xG
Total xG
2.66
0.66
Bahia xG
1.47
68%
Home win
4.72
21%
Draw
9.43
11%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
50%
Over 2.5
2.00
50%
Under 2.5
2.00
28%
Over 3.5
3.57
72%
Under 3.5
1.39
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
42%
BTTS Yes
2.36
58%
BTTS No
1.74
Clean Sheet
52%
1.93
14%
7.37
Win to Nil
35%
2.84
1%
69.50
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.0 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 14.0 | 9.2 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 14.0 | 9.2 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 9.3 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 4.6 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Sao Paulo vs Bahia?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.0%.
How many goals are Sao Paulo and Bahia expected to score?
The model projects 2.00 expected goals for Sao Paulo and 0.66 for Bahia, a combined total of 2.66.
How confident is the prediction model for Sao Paulo vs Bahia?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 68%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 16 outings, Sao Paulo have picked up 1.56 PPG on a 7W 4D 5L record — L-W-D-W-L across the most recent five. The sample for Sao Paulo is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Bahia's form line: 3W 5D 8L from 16 games, 0.88 PPG, last five L-L-D-L-D. The sample for Bahia is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Sao Paulo are the form team by 0.68 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Bahia.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Sao Paulo have posted 2.62 PPG from 8 outings (7W 0D 1L). That's noticeably better than their 1.56 PPG overall — Sao Paulo are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Bahia have gone 1W 2D 5L from 8 away games — 0.62 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Sao Paulo come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Sao Paulo are averaging 1.44 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game recently; Bahia are on 0.94 scored and 1.44 conceded.
Last 16 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sao Paulo
Blended
Bahia
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sao Paulo and Bahia in coming into this match?
Sao Paulo have gone 7W 4D 5L in their last 16 games (1.56 PPG), while Bahia have gone 3W 5D 8L in their last 16 (0.88 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sao Paulo at home or Bahia away?
Sao Paulo's home record (2.62 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sao Paulo at home: 2.62 PPG; Bahia away: 0.62 PPG.
Have Sao Paulo or Bahia been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sao Paulo have kept a clean sheet in 31% of their recent games, Bahia in 25%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 9 times that we have on record, stretching back to July 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. They last met on 3 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Sao Paulo won 0-3 on 6 Nov 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Sao Paulo have gone 3W 2D 0L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Bahia — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 9 Meetings
5
Sao Paulo
2
Draws
2
Bahia
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sao Paulo and Bahia?
From 9 meetings on record, Sao Paulo have won 5, Bahia have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Sao Paulo and Bahia last play each other?
They last met on 3 May 2026, when Sao Paulo 2-2 Bahia.
Who has won more matches between Sao Paulo and Bahia?
Sao Paulo have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 9 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Sao Paulo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 88% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Bahia are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 25% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sao Paulo 50%, Bahia 38% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 62% (Sao Paulo) and 38% (Bahia).
On the defensive side: Sao Paulo keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches; Bahia in 50%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sao Paulo home games / Bahia away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sao Paulo play Bahia?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Sao Paulo's recent matches and 38% of Bahia's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Sao Paulo vs Bahia usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 62% of Sao Paulo's recent games and 38% of Bahia's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Sao Paulo and Bahia tend to score early?
Sao Paulo have had a goal before half-time in 88% of their recent matches, Bahia in 75% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Stalemate at Sao Paulo's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sao Paulo and Bahia finished level at 0-0 at Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo, Regular Season - 17, in the Serie A. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sao Paulo 2.00 xG and Bahia 0.66 xG, a combined 2.66. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. Sao Paulo fell 2.0 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sao Paulo attack 1.31 / defence 0.99 against Bahia attack 0.66 / defence 1.15, drawn from 54/16 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Sao Paulo 68% | Draw 21% | Bahia 11%, with Sao Paulo to win its most likely call at 68%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 21% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 50%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 75% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 42% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sao Paulo 50%, Bahia 50%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sao Paulo's trading profile (16 games, 8 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and duly kept one; they fail to score in 25% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Bahia's trading profile (16 games, 8 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 31% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Sao Paulo arrived the stronger side — 1.56 PPG against 0.88. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Sao Paulo (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 2.25 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 0.88 average — tighter than their form line. Bahia (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.50 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.