São Paulo vs Bragantino preview

Brazil flag 2026 Serie A, Brazil
Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo
Serie A
São PauloSAO
BragantinoBRA
KICKOFF :
Round 25 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Serie A action unfolds as São Paulo welcome Bragantino to Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo for a regular season encounter in 2026. The hosts currently sit thirteenth in domestic standings while the visitors occupy seventh. Power ratings place the away side marginally ahead by 1.4 points overall. Form indicators reveal a clear edge for Bragantino entering this fixture. Both teams aim to secure valuable points that could influence mid-table positioning. Coaching staffs prepare detailed plans to exploit any weaknesses observed in recent outings. The venue atmosphere builds anticipation among local fans eager for a strong home display. Player availability and tactical adjustments remain central to pre-match discussions. Each side brings distinct strengths that promise a competitive battle across all phases of play.

TL;DR

  • Structural: São Paulo occupy thirteenth domestically while Bragantino sit seventh in the standings.
  • Form: Bragantino hold a superior form score of 17.89 against São Paulo's 8.33.
  • Squad: Bragantino possess a slight overall power advantage of 1.4 points.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable ahead of this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition data offers no notable insights for either side.
  • Set pieces: Set piece evaluation depends on low-confidence proxy information.
  • xVariable: Power scores list Bragantino at 64.31 and São Paulo at 62.89.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
São Paulo D. Silvestre Júnior
D. Silvestre Júnior
VS
Bragantino V. Carmo Mancini
V. Carmo Mancini
0.9
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.45
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Chapecoense Rank: 52 L
Coritiba Rank: 59 D
Grêmio Rank: 63 L
Santos Rank: 65 D
Flamengo Rank: 76 D
Athletico PR Rank: 67 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Grêmio Rank: 62 W
Athletico PR Rank: 66 D
Corinthians Rank: 67 L
Atlético Mineiro Rank: 67 D
Coritiba Rank: 61 D
Fluminense Rank: 69 D
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 2 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.89
64.31
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
São Paulo
Bragantino
Power Score
62.89
64.31
League Position
13
7
Global Rank
488
440

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
São Paulo — Opponent-weighted form score
Bragantino — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) São Paulo Bragantino

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

São Paulo SAO Home
5 matches
Bragantino BRA Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
2
Draws
2
1
Losses
2
Goals
7
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
7
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-29T00:27:10+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Serie A, Brazil · Round 25 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo
Capacity
66795
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Anderson Daronco
Daniel Paulo Ziolli
Joverton Wesley de Souza Lima
Fabiano Monteiro dos Santos

Expected Lineup

Referee : Anderson Daronco

Starting XI ▼

23
Rafael
Rafael Goalkeeper
6.76
17
André Silva
André Silva Centre Forward
6.52
8
Marcos Antônio
Marcos Antônio Defensive Midfield
7.02
10
Luciano
Luciano Attacking Midfield
7.05
12
Iago
Iago Left Back
6.47
22
Domingos Duarte
Domingos Duarte Right Back
7.51
29
Pablo Maia
Pablo Maia Defensive Midfield
6.77
35
Sabino
Sabino Left Back
6.98
37
Artur
Artur Right Wing
6.92
19
Lucas Ramon
Lucas Ramon Right Back
6.82
80
Cauly
Cauly Left Wing
6.84
Referee : Anderson Daronco

Starting XI ▼

18
Tiago Volpi
Tiago Volpi Goalkeeper
7.11
9
Isidro Pitta
Isidro Pitta Centre Forward
6.85
7
Eric Ramires
Eric Ramires Defensive Midfield
6.64
21
Lucas Barbosa
Lucas Barbosa Attacking Midfield
7.1
14
Pedro Henrique
Pedro Henrique Right Back
6.93
16
Gustavo Marques
Gustavo Marques Left Back
7.04
17
Vinicinho
Vinicinho Left Wing
6.78
20
Rodriguinho
Rodriguinho Defensive Midfield
6.85
23
Agustín Sant'Anna
Agustín Sant'Anna Right Back
7.11
29
Juninho Capixaba
Juninho Capixaba Left Back
7.18
32
José Herrera
José Herrera Right Wing
6.71

CONCLUSION

Anticipation builds for this Serie A meeting where positional differences and form gaps create intrigue. Bragantino arrive with momentum that could test São Paulo's defensive organization at home. Coaches will emphasize midfield control and quick transitions to generate scoring opportunities. The stadium setting adds pressure on the hosts to deliver a positive result before their supporters. Individual performances in key areas may decide narrow margins throughout the contest. Both squads understand the importance of accumulating points during this phase of the campaign. Preparation focuses on minimizing errors while maximizing collective effort on the pitch.