Brazil · Serie A · Matchweek 723:00
Atletico-MGWWDWD

1 – 0

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Sao PauloDWWLL

Arena MRV · Referee Fernando Antonio Mendes de Salles Nascimento Filho, Brazil · Analysis updated 08:39 UTC

Atletico-MG vs Sao Paulo Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.03 expected goals for Atletico-MG and 1.55 for Sao Paulo, a combined total of 2.58. That distribution gives Sao Paulo the largest share of the 1X2 market at 50%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 48% for over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 50% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Sao Paulo win

49.5% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.03 – 1.55

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Atletico-MG home form

    13 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Sao Paulo away threat

    Scored in 0 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Sao Paulo to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 50%, against 25% / 26% / 50% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.03 goals for Atletico-MG and 1.55 for Sao Paulo, a combined 2.58 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Atletico-MG win25%
Draw26%
Sao Paulo win50%

Double chance 1X

51%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

75%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals73%
Over 2.5 goals48%
Over 3.5 goals26%
Both teams to score51%

Correct score

  • 1–112.1%
  • 0–111.8%
  • 1–29.4%
  • 0–29.1%
  • 1–07.8%

Recent form

Atletico-MG

  • 2026-10-14T22:00:00.000Z · H vs Atletico Torque · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-11T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Santos · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-08T23:00:00.000Z · A vs Atletico Paranaense · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-10-03T21:30:00.000Z · H vs RB Bragantino · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Chapecoense-sc · 1-1 (D)

Sao Paulo

  • 2026-10-11T00:00:00.000Z · H vs Vitoria · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-08T00:30:00.000Z · A vs Cruzeiro · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-02T23:00:00.000Z · H vs Santos · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-20T00:00:00.000Z · H vs Internacional · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-16T00:30:00.000Z · H vs Boca Juniors · 1-1 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Palmeiras3220933469
2Flamengo3120743667
3Cruzeiro3216610554
4Atletico Paranaense3215981254
5Fluminense321499951
6Atletico-MG311489750
7Bahia3213118550
8Santos32121010246
9Sao Paulo3212713143
10RB Bragantino3211813141
11Botafogo3210913-739
12Coritiba3110912-1139
13Vasco DA Gama3110813-638
14Vitoria3210814-1138
15Mirassol3291013-837
16Internacional3281113-435
17Corinthians328915-833
18Gremio3171014-1031
19Remo3251116-1626
20Chapecoense-sc314918-3121

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Sao Paulo win, at 49.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 51% and over 2.5 goals at 48%.

A 50% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.