Brazil · Serie A · Matchweek 2800:00
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Sunday, 20 September 2026

Estadio Do MorumBIS · Referee B. Arleu · Analysis updated 14:21 UTC

Sao Paulo vs Internacional Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.24 expected goals for Sao Paulo and 0.76 for Internacional, a combined total of 2.00. That distribution gives Sao Paulo the largest share of the 1X2 market at 48%, with the draw at 30%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 32% for over 2.5 goals and 38% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 17%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 48% 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

47.6% probability

Low confidencePartial model78/100

Expected goals

1.24 – 0.76

Model version

poisson-market-v1

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.

  • Sao Paulo home form

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

  • Internacional away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 5 of the last 10 meetings.

Match result (1X2)

Sao Paulo win48%
Draw30%
Internacional win23%

Double chance 1X

77%

Double chance 12

70%

Double chance X2

52%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals59%
Over 2.5 goals32%
Over 3.5 goals14%
Both teams to score38%

Correct score

  • 1–016.8%
  • 0–013.5%
  • 1–112.8%
  • 2–010.4%
  • 0–110.3%

Odds vs model — value finder

Bookmaker prices with the margin removed (1X2 overround 8.5%), compared with our model probability.

Best value: Both teams to score — No at 1.75 (model 62.2% vs market 52.7%, edge +9.5 pts).

MarketSelectionOddsMarket %Model %Fair oddsEdge
Both teams to scoreNoValue1.7552.7%62.2%1.61+9.5
Match resultHome1.9547.2%47.6%2.10+0.4
Double chanceDraw/Away1.8052.2%52.4%1.91+0.2
Double chanceHome/Draw1.2277.1%77.2%1.30+0.1
Match resultDraw3.1029.7%29.6%3.38-0.1
Match resultAway4.0023.0%22.8%4.39-0.2
Double chanceHome/Away1.3370.7%70.4%1.42-0.3
Both teams to scoreYes1.9547.3%37.8%2.65-9.5

Market % has the bookmaker margin removed so it is comparable with the model. Edge is model % minus market %; it is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Recent form

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)

Internacional

  • 2026-10-11T20:30:00.000Z · A vs Gremio · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-07T22:30:00.000Z · H vs Corinthians · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T00:00:00.000Z · A vs Sao Paulo · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T20:00:00.000Z · A vs Chapecoense-sc · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-06T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Santos · 2-3 (L)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-09-20T00:00:00.000Z · Sao Paulo 1-0 Internacional (Serie A)
  • 2026-04-01T22:30:00.000Z · Sao Paulo 1-1 Internacional (Serie A)
  • 2025-12-03T23:00:00.000Z · Sao Paulo 3-0 Internacional (Serie A)
  • 2025-08-03T23:30:00.000Z · Sao Paulo 2-1 Internacional (Serie A)
  • 2024-09-22T21:30:00.000Z · Sao Paulo 1-3 Internacional (Serie A)
  • 2024-06-13T23:00:00.000Z · Sao Paulo 0-0 Internacional (Serie A)
  • 2023-09-14T00:30:00.000Z · Sao Paulo 1-2 Internacional (Serie A)
  • 2023-05-07T19:00:00.000Z · Sao Paulo 2-0 Internacional (Serie A)
  • 2022-11-09T00:30:00.000Z · Sao Paulo 0-1 Internacional (Serie A)
  • 2022-07-20T23:30:00.000Z · Sao Paulo 3-3 Internacional (Serie A)
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Flamengo3019743364
2Palmeiras3018933063
3Atletico Paranaense3015871453
4Fluminense3014971151
5Bahia3013107849
6Cruzeiro3014610248
7Atletico-MG301389647
8Santos3011910142
9RB Bragantino3011712340
10Sao Paulo3011613039
11Coritiba3010911-1039
12Vitoria3010614-1136
13Botafogo309912-536
14Vasco DA Gama299812-635
15Mirassol308913-1033
16Corinthians308814-732
17Internacional3071112-532
18Gremio3071013-831
19Remo3051015-1525
20Chapecoense-sc293917-3118

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Sao Paulo win, at 47.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 38% and over 2.5 goals at 32%.

A 48% 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.