Sao Paulo 2-0 Gremio – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Sao Paulo at 52% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Sao Paulo face Gremio.
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Analysis
Gremio make the trip to Estadio Do MorumBIS to face Sao Paulo in Serie A (matchday 3). The match kicks off on Thursday 12 February 2026 at 00:30 UK time.
Current Form
Sao Paulo's record over their last 10 games: 4W 1D 5L (1.30 PPG). Last five: L W L W L. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes.
Sao Paulo's form when playing at home: 6W 1D 3L across their last 10 home games (1.90 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Their home PPG of 1.90 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.30 — Sao Paulo are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Gremio have collected 1.30 PPG across their last 10 games: 4W 1D 5L. Last five: W L W L W. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 1.70. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%).
On the road, Gremio have gone 3W 3D 4L in their last 10 away fixtures (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.30 PPG for Sao Paulo against 1.30 for Gremio. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
H2H History
Neither side has dominated the 8 H2H matches in our data: 4 wins for Sao Paulo, 4 for Gremio and 0 draws — leaving the H2H largely neutral.
The 8 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.6 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 16 Oct 2025, ended Sao Paulo 0–2 Gremio — a Gremio win.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
Trading Data
Sao Paulo goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (last 76 games, 38 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 66% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 76% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (home games).
Gremio goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (last 76 games, 38 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 76% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 90% of the time; of the 19 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 37%; BTTS occurs in 55% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 45% of games (away games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sao Paulo 49% versus Gremio 53%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sao Paulo 51% | Gremio 43%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sao Paulo 1.78 xG and Gremio 1.14 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 1.056 / defence 0.879 | Gremio attack 1.088 / defence 1.040. League average goals — home 1.624 / away 1.189. Data: built from Sao Paulo's last 40 games and Gremio's last 40. Some of those games are older results, so treat these probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: Sao Paulo 52% | Draw 24% | Gremio 24%. Fair-value odds: Sao Paulo 1.91 | Draw 4.24 | Gremio 4.16. Sao Paulo hold a narrow Poisson edge at 52% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 56% | BTTS Yes probability 57% | Total xG 2.92. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 56% — the 2.92 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 57% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Sao Paulo as the most likely outcome at 52% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 24% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Sao Paulo if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 2.92 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 56% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Sao Paulo's last 10 home games and Gremio's last 10 away games) averaging 2.8 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 57% on Yes. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Sao Paulo 30% (last 10 home games) | Gremio 60% (last 10 away games).
The Poisson model's sample (Sao Paulo 40 games, Gremio 40) includes some older results, so its projections carry extra uncertainty — weight recent form and the odds accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sao Paulo vs Gremio | Competition: Serie A, matchday 3 | Venue: Estadio Do MorumBIS • Kick-off: Thursday 12 February 2026 at 00:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sao Paulo 52% | Draw 24% | Gremio 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 56% (Under 44%) | BTTS Yes 57% (No 43%) | xG Sao Paulo 1.78 / Gremio 1.14 • Poisson strength factors: Sao Paulo attack 1.056 / def 0.879 | Gremio attack 1.088 / def 1.040 | league avg home 1.624 / away 1.189 • Poisson stance: Sao Paulo (52%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.78
Sao Paulo xG
Expected Goals
1.14
Gremio xG
57%
BTTS
79%
Over 1.5
56%
Over 2.5
34%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Sao Paulo vs Gremio FAQs
What time does Sao Paulo vs Gremio kick off?
Sao Paulo vs Gremio kicked off at 00:30 UK time on Thursday 12 February 2026 at Estadio Do MorumBIS.
What was the final score in Sao Paulo vs Gremio?
Sao Paulo 2 - 0 Gremio.
Where is Sao Paulo vs Gremio being played?
The match is being played at Estadio Do MorumBIS.
What competition is Sao Paulo vs Gremio part of?
Sao Paulo vs Gremio is a Serie A fixture (matchday 3) (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Sao Paulo vs Gremio?
Our statistical model gives Sao Paulo a 52% chance of winning, Gremio a 24% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Sao Paulo the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sao Paulo vs Gremio?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both Sao Paulo and Gremio will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Sao Paulo vs Gremio have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 56%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Sao Paulo's attack rating (1.06) and Gremio's defence rating (1.04), the model arrives at 1.78 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Gremio's attack (1.09x) against Sao Paulo's defence (0.88x) — and the away total comes out at 1.14.
These ratings are built from Sao Paulo's last 40 games and Gremio's last 40, a sample that still includes some older results.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 12.3%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.7%), 2-0 (8.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Sao Paulo Win
52%
1.91
24%
4.24
24%
4.16
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.9%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.7%
Home win
1 – 0
9.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.78
Sao Paulo xG
Total xG
2.92
1.14
Gremio xG
1.91
52%
Home win
4.24
24%
Draw
4.16
24%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
56%
Over 2.5
1.79
44%
Under 2.5
2.27
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.76
43%
BTTS No
2.31
Clean Sheet
32%
3.12
17%
5.95
Win to Nil
17%
5.95
4%
24.77
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 9.6 | 10.9 | 6.2 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 8.6 | 9.7 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Sao Paulo vs Gremio Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Sao Paulo vs Gremio?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.3%.
How many goals are Sao Paulo and Gremio expected to score?
The model projects 1.78 expected goals for Sao Paulo and 1.14 for Gremio, a combined total of 2.92.
How confident is the prediction model for Sao Paulo vs Gremio?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 52%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Sao Paulo come into this having played 76 games, going 31W 17D 28L for 1.45 points per game. Their last five reads L-W-L-W-L.
On the other side, Gremio sit at 1.24 PPG from 76 outings (25W 19D 32L), a run that reads W-L-W-L-W across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.45 PPG for Sao Paulo against 1.24 for Gremio. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Sao Paulo's home form reads 22W 7D 9L across their last 38 home games, a 1.92 PPG return. That's noticeably better than their 1.45 PPG overall — Sao Paulo are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Away from home, Gremio have taken 0.87 points per game from their last 38 away games (7W 12D 19L).
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 1.26 goals scored and 1.18 conceded per game recently; Gremio are on 1.20 scored and 1.32 conceded.
Last 76 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sao Paulo
Current Season
Gremio
Current Season
Sao Paulo (Home) vs Gremio (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Sao Paulo
Current Season
Gremio
Current Season
❓ Sao Paulo vs Gremio Form FAQs
What form are Sao Paulo and Gremio in coming into this match?
Sao Paulo have gone 31W 17D 28L in their last 76 games (1.45 PPG), while Gremio have gone 25W 19D 32L in their last 76 (1.24 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sao Paulo at home or Gremio away?
Sao Paulo's home record (1.92 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sao Paulo at home: 1.92 PPG; Gremio away: 0.87 PPG.
Have Sao Paulo or Gremio been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sao Paulo have kept a clean sheet in 32% of their recent games, Gremio in 20%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 10 H2H matches between Sao Paulo and Gremio, the earliest from August 2021. All of them came in Serie A. The most recent was on 8 August 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Gremio won Gremio 3-0 Sao Paulo on 2 Dec 2021, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Sao Paulo have gone 5W 0D 0L from the 5 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Gremio — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Sao Paulo
0
Draws
5
Gremio
Recent Meetings
❓ Sao Paulo vs Gremio H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Sao Paulo and Gremio?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Sao Paulo have won 5, Gremio have won 5, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Sao Paulo and Gremio last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 8 August 2026: Gremio 2-1 Sao Paulo.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Sao Paulo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 66% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 47% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 67% of those situations.
Gremio are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sao Paulo 50%, Gremio 55% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 53% (Sao Paulo) and 45% (Gremio).
On the defensive side: Sao Paulo keep a clean sheet in 40% of their matches; Gremio in 34%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sao Paulo home games / Gremio away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Sao Paulo vs Gremio Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Sao Paulo and Gremio matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Sao Paulo's recent matches and 55% of Gremio's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Sao Paulo and Gremio matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 53% of Sao Paulo's recent games and 45% of Gremio's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Sao Paulo and Gremio matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 66% of Sao Paulo's recent matches and 76% of Gremio's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Sao Paulo cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Gremio.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sao Paulo beat Gremio 2-0 at Estadio Do MorumBIS, Regular Season - 3, in the Serie A. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sao Paulo 1.78 xG and Gremio 1.14 xG, a combined 2.92. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Gremio landed 1.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sao Paulo attack 1.06 / defence 0.88 against Gremio attack 1.09 / defence 1.04, drawn from 40/40 games (Blended).
On the result, the model split it Sao Paulo 52% | Draw 24% | Gremio 24%, with Sao Paulo to win its most likely call at 52%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 56%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 79% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 57% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 47% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sao Paulo 51%, Gremio 43%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 51%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sao Paulo's trading profile (76 games, 38 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and duly kept one.
Gremio's trading profile (76 games, 38 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 30% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Sao Paulo 1.45 PPG, Gremio 1.24 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Sao Paulo win broke the near-deadlock. Sao Paulo (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 0.92 average — tighter than their form line. Gremio (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.08 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.