Serie A · 2026

Grêmio 2–1 São Paulo · Serie A

Grêmio

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2–1Full-time analysis

This page describes the completed match context. The result is not presented as a prior forecast.

Match at a glance

Grêmio won 2–1.

Shots
1219
Shots on target
55
Expected goals
1.621.72
Possession
48%52%

Full time

What the match recorded

Grêmio beat São Paulo 2–1. Recorded in this match (Grêmio – São Paulo): shots 12–19, shots on target 5–5, expected goals 1.62–1.72, possession 48%–52%. This is what was recorded. It is not a claim that the result was foreseeable.

Pre-match record

What the data showed before kick-off. Kept for reference; it did not know the result.

Grêmio's recent record differs from the season

moderate

Grêmio's last-five goals scored average is above their season average.

1.6 goals/match ▲Goals forLast 5 · Season1.15 goals/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.

Window: last_5 versus season

MetricLast 5SeasonBaseline
Goals for1.6 goals/match1.15 goals/match1.28 goals/match

Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.

Grêmio have a visible home split

strong

Grêmio's home-only shot average is above their full-season average.

14.1 shots/match ▲ShotsHome only · Season11.2 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.

Window: home

MetricHome onlySeasonBaseline
Shots14.1 shots/match11.2 shots/match13.1 shots/match

Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.

Grêmio show a distinct attacking-volume record

weak

Grêmio's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit below their competition baselines.

11.2 shots/match ▲ShotsGrêmio · São Paulo12.6 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

MetricGrêmioSão PauloBaseline
Shots11.2 shots/match12.6 shots/match13.1 shots/match
Shots against14.1 shots/match12.2 shots/match13.7 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

This match

Match statistics

  • Shots12 shots19 shotsGrêmio 12 shots, São Paulo 19 shots
  • Shots on target5 shots5 shotsGrêmio 5 shots, São Paulo 5 shots
  • Expected goals1.62 xG1.72 xGGrêmio 1.62 xG, São Paulo 1.72 xG
  • Possession48%52%Grêmio 48%, São Paulo 52%
  • Corners7 corners7 cornersGrêmio 7 corners, São Paulo 7 corners
  • Fouls12 fouls19 foulsGrêmio 12 fouls, São Paulo 19 fouls
  • Yellow cards4 cards3 cardsGrêmio 4 cards, São Paulo 3 cards
  • Passes423 passes466 passesGrêmio 423 passes, São Paulo 466 passes
  • Pass accuracy85.8%84.8%Grêmio 85.8%, São Paulo 84.8%
  • Shots inside box8 shots13 shotsGrêmio 8 shots, São Paulo 13 shots
  • Blocked shots4 blocks6 blocksGrêmio 4 blocks, São Paulo 6 blocks
  • Goalkeeper saves4 saves3 savesGrêmio 4 saves, São Paulo 3 saves
  • Offsides2 offsides2 offsidesGrêmio 2 offsides, São Paulo 2 offsides

Every shot

Shot map

Every recorded shot, placed where it was taken and sized by its expected-goals value. Arrows show each team’s attacking direction.

Erick Noriega · Grêmio · 70′ · 0.01 xG · off target or blockedPablo Maia · São Paulo · 83′ · 0.01 xG · off target or blockedLucas Ramon · São Paulo · 90′ · 0.01 xG · off target or blockedMathias Villasanti · Grêmio · 47′ · 0.02 xG · off target or blockedPablo Maia · São Paulo · 52′ · 0.02 xG · off target or blockedCauly · São Paulo · 82′ · 0.02 xG · off target or blockedJovane Cabral · Grêmio · 6′ · 0.03 xG · on targetLuciano · São Paulo · 14′ · 0.03 xG · off target or blockedFerreirinha · São Paulo · 27′ · 0.03 xG · off target or blockedMarcos Antônio · São Paulo · 30′ · 0.03 xG · off target or blockedCristian Pavón · Grêmio · 45′ · 0.03 xG · off target or blockedDiego Caito · Grêmio · 79′ · 0.03 xG · off target or blockedCristian Pavón · Grêmio · 86′ · 0.03 xG · goalDamián Bobadilla · São Paulo · 90′ · 0.03 xG · off target or blockedPablo Maia · São Paulo · 63′ · 0.04 xG · off target or blockedLuciano · São Paulo · 82′ · 0.04 xG · off target or blockedCarlos Vinícius · Grêmio · 5′ · 0.05 xG · off target or blockedJuan Nardoni · Grêmio · 18′ · 0.05 xG · off target or blockedJuan Nardoni · Grêmio · 21′ · 0.06 xG · off target or blockedFerreirinha · São Paulo · 26′ · 0.06 xG · on targetFerreirinha · São Paulo · 63′ · 0.07 xG · off target or blockedLuciano · São Paulo · 59′ · 0.08 xG · off target or blockedJonathan Calleri · São Paulo · 60′ · 0.11 xG · off target or blockedRobert Arboleda · São Paulo · 90′ · 0.11 xG · on targetMathias Villasanti · Grêmio · 38′ · 0.21 xG · on targetMarcos Antônio · São Paulo · 45′ · 0.32 xG · goalDamián Bobadilla · São Paulo · 90′ · 0.33 xG · on targetFerreirinha · São Paulo · 49′ · 0.40 xG · on targetWallace · Grêmio · 48′ · 0.55 xG · goalCarlos Vinícius · Grêmio · 38′ · 0.63 xG · on target
  • off target
  • on target
  • goal
  • penalty
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Grêmio: 12 shots, 5 on target, 1.70 xG. São Paulo: 18 shots, 5 on target, 1.74 xG. · 1 unplaced

How the match built

Expected-goals timeline

Expected goals accumulated minute by minute. Circles mark the goals that were actually scored.

0120′HT90′Wallace · Grêmio · 48′Cristian Pavón · Grêmio · 86′Marcos Antônio · São Paulo · 45′

The step line is cumulative expected goals; circles mark goals. Final: Grêmio 1.70 xG · São Paulo 1.74 xG.

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

2Grêmio
0Draws
3São Paulo
São Paulo — Grêmio · Serie A2–0
Grêmio — São Paulo · Serie A2–0
São Paulo — Grêmio · Serie A2–1
Grêmio — São Paulo · Serie A2–1
São Paulo — Grêmio · Serie A1–0

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Grêmio favored in 1 of 13 directional metrics · São Paulo in 10 · 2 too close

led this metric higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Grêmio20 matchesSão Paulo20 matches
1.15 goals/matchGoals scored20/20▲ 1.25 goals/match
1.3 goals/matchGoals allowed20/20▲ 1.2 goals/match
0.86 xG/matchExpected goals16/16▲ 1.21 xG/match
11.2 shots/matchShots20/20▲ 12.6 shots/match
3.65 shots/matchShots on target20/20▲ 4.1 shots/match
49.7%Possession20/20● 54.1%
4.05 corners/matchCorners20/20● 6.65 corners/match
2.5 cards/matchCards4/41.5 cards/match
13.4 fouls/matchFouls20/2014.7 fouls/match

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade A · Strong evidenceStrong evidence — ready
Season samples20 / 20home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
FreshnessLess than one dayfrom nearest prior match
  • Recent samples and important metric coverage meet the strong evidence threshold.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
Analysis cutoff: Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 23:00 UTC · analysis-v4

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