Santos FC and Sao Paulo are scheduled to renew their rivalry in the upcoming Brazilian Serie A clash on matchday 2 of the 2026 season. By the looks of it, the match might be one to watch out for.
Santos vs São Paulo Head to Head: Will Tricolor Paulista Outclass Santos in a Classic Paulista Clash?
H2H Overall Match Stats
38Total Matches
34%13 Wins
24%9 Draws
42%16 Wins
Santos have started their 2026 season with an opening match loss to Chapecoense, conceding a whopping four goals. The Peixe lost their previous outing against Sao Paulo in the Paulista A1 a few days ago, and will be hoping to take revenge in the home fixture this time around.
Sao Paulo FC won their first match against Flamengo, thanks to 71st minute goal from Sertanejo. With a win in this away fixture, they will want to stretch their winning streak to three games in a row and set the tone of their season early on.
Sao Paulo vs Santos Head to Head: Overall Record
If we take a look at the head to head Sao Paulo FC stats vs Santos FC stats, it showcases how the derby has been shaped up to be one of the most terrific rivalries in Brazil.
Stats | Santos | São Paulo |
|---|---|---|
Total Matches | 38 | 38 |
Wins | 13 | 16 |
Losses | 16 | 13 |
Draws | 9 | 9 |
Santos vs Sao Paulo Head to Head: An Insight Into the Rivalry Between the Iconic Clubs
The San-Sao derby culminates the heated Santos vs Sao Paulo rivalry and is one of the fiercest and most popular Brazilian rivalries. The rivalry dates back to 1913, and since then, both Brazilian football clubs have emerged in several crucial encounters.
With both clubs being historically successful, the San-São derby is considered one of the biggest in the state of São Paulo. Their first meeting as a part of the derby was seen in 1930 when both teams managed a 2-2 draw.
Santos vs Sao Paulo H2H: Get Insights on the Most Iconic Matches Ever
Here are some of the most iconic matches from the Santos vs Sao Paulo head to head rivalry.
| Rank | Date | Winning Team | Scoreline | Losing Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 18, 1944 | Sao Paulo | 9-1 | Santos FC |
| 2 | March 7, 1963 | Santos FC | 6-2 | Sao Paulo |
| 3 | November 24, 2002 | Santos FC | 3-1 | Sao Paulo |
| 4 | October 29, 2015 | Santos FC | 3-1 | Sao Paulo |
| 5 | October 22, 2015 | Santos FC | 3-1 | Sao Paulo |
Santos F.C. vs Sao Paulo F.C. Stats: All-Time H2H Stats Comparison
Take a detailed look at the head to head Sao Paulo vs Santos rivalry, including total goals scored, goals conceded, points per game, and several other essential match records.
Stats | Santos | São Paulo |
|---|---|---|
Goals Scored | 25 | 21 |
Goals Conceded | 21 | 25 |
Points Per Game | 1.26 | 1.5 |
Clean Sheets | 15 | 10 |
Yellow Cards | 54 | 51 |
Red Cards | 1 |
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Sao Paulo vs Santos Head to Head: Check Out the List of All-Time Top Scorers of this Fixture
The historic rivalry between the Brazilian sides has seen some phenomenal goal scorers over the years. Of them, Alexandre Pato tops the charts of the most goals scored in this Brazilian Serie A fixture.
Rank | Player | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|
1 | Alexandre Pato | 4 |
2 | Jonathan Calleri | 4 |
3 | Jonathan Copete | 4 |
4 | Ricardo Oliveira | 3 |
5 | Carlos Sánchez | 2 |
6 | Marinho | 2 |
7 | Gabriel Sara | 2 |
8 | Marcos Leonardo | 2 |
9 | Michel Bastos | 1 |
10 | Paulo Miranda | 1 |
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Santos vs Sao Paulo Trophies: Who has the Most Trophies?
When it comes to Santos vs Sao Paulo trophies, both are closely tied to each other.
| Competition | Santos FC | Sao Paulo FC |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Club World Cup | 0 | 1 |
| Intercontinental Cup | 2 | 2 |
| Intercontinental Champions' Supercup | 1 | 0 |
| Copa Libertadore | 3 | 3 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 0 | 1 |
| Recopa Sudamericana | 1 | 2 |
| Supercopa Libertadores | 0 | 1 |
| Copa Conmebol | 1 | 1 |
| Copa Master de CONMEBOL | 0 | 1 |
| Campeonato Brasileiro | 8 | 6 |
| Copa do Brasil | 1 | 1 |
| Supercopa do Brasil | 0 | 1 |
| Torneio Rio-Sao Paulo | 5 | 1 |
| Campeonato Paulista | 22 | 22 |
| Supercampeonato Paulista | 0 | 1 |
| Total Trophies | 44 | 44 |
Santos vs Sao Paulo H2H: Biggest Wins
Take a look at some of the biggest results from the iconic Santos vs Sao Paulo head to head matches over the years.
Date | League | Winning Team | Score Line | Home Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
29th Jul, 2006 |  | | 0-4 | |
16th Jul, 2023 | | | 4-1 | |
26th Jun, 2016 | | | 3-0 | |
10th Sep, 2015 | | | 3-0 | |
3rd Oct, 2013 | | | 3-0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which team is more successful between Santos FC and Sao Paulo?
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Which team is more successful between Santos FC and Sao Paulo?
In terms of trophies and overall success, it is hard to choose one side as both Santos and Sao Paulo have achieved similar achievements over the years.
Who has more wins in Santos vs São Paulo rivalry?
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Who has more wins in Santos vs São Paulo rivalry?
São Paulo has more wins in this rivalry. São Paulo has won 16 matches, while Santos has won 13 matches.
What is the overall head-to-head record between Santos and São Paulo?
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What is the overall head-to-head record between Santos and São Paulo?
The overall head-to-head record between Santos and São Paulo is: Santos 13 wins, São Paulo 16 wins, and 9 draws. In total, they have played 38 matches against each other.
Who is more successful between Santos and São Paulo?
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Who is more successful between Santos and São Paulo?
São Paulo has been more successful in this rivalry with a 42.1% win rate compared to 34.2% for Santos.
What is Santos's biggest win over São Paulo?
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What is Santos's biggest win over São Paulo?
Santos's biggest win over São Paulo was 0-4 in 2006.
What is São Paulo's biggest win over Santos?
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What is São Paulo's biggest win over Santos?
São Paulo's biggest win over Santos was 4-1 in 2023.
Who holds the record of the most goals scored in Santos vs São Paulo?+
Alexandre Pato is the top scorer in Santos vs São Paulo matches with 4 goals in 3 fixtures.
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