Sao Paulo 1-0 Internacional: result and AI prediction

Sao Paulo – Internacional, Brasileirão, Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Morumbi

Sao Paulo is #12 in the table (33 pts) and Internacional #18 (28 pts). Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Sao Paulo 2, draws 2, Internacional 2. Their last meeting, on April 1, 2026, ended Internacional 1-1 Sao Paulo. Absent for Sao Paulo: D. Bobadilla, Lucas Moura, Lucca Marques +2. Absent for Internacional: Calebe, Kayky, S. Rochet +2.

Sao PauloSao Paulo
Final score1 - 0
InternacionalInternacional
AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 1-0✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

São Paulo return to Morumbi needing a composed response after continental disappointment, while Internacional arrive under sharper relegation pressure. The hosts have been markedly stronger in this stadium and regain Calleri, a major reference point for crosses and set-pieces. Inter’s absences in goal and midfield are damaging, but their attacking midfielders can exploit the protection São Paulo lose without Pablo Maia. Expect São Paulo to take territorial control, with Internacional seeking the moments after turnovers.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent series is finely balanced, but São Paulo have won both of the last two league meetings at Morumbi without conceding. Their earlier meeting this season finished level in Porto Alegre.

Injuries and absences

São Paulo lose both Pablo Maia’s defensive control and Osorio’s depth in the back line, though Calleri’s return restores their principal penalty-box reference. Internacional are more significantly reshaped through Rochet’s absence and Villagra’s suspension, leaving Anthoni and a revised midfield unit under pressure.

Form (last 5)

Sao PauloLeague position #12 · 33 ptsW W L
InternacionalLeague position #18 · 28 ptsL L W

Sao Paulo vs Internacional stats

Sao PauloInternacional
Played2627
Goals scored3130
Goals conceded3035
Clean sheets56

Last meetings

  • 2026-04-01Internacional 1-1 Sao Paulo
  • 2025-12-03Sao Paulo 3-0 Internacional
  • 2025-08-03Internacional 1-2 Sao Paulo
  • 2024-09-22Sao Paulo 1-3 Internacional
  • 2024-06-13Internacional 0-0 Sao Paulo
  • 2023-09-14Internacional 2-1 Sao Paulo

Unavailable players

Sao Paulo

D. Bobadilla, Lucas Moura, Lucca Marques, Luis Osorio, Pablo Maia

Internacional

Calebe, Kayky, S. Rochet, R. Villagra, B. Arhin

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