Gremio 2-1 São Paulo
Updated
Gremio won: Gremio 2-1 São Paulo in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 22) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. Gremio goals: Wallace 48', Cristian Pavón 86'. São Paulo goals: Gustavo Martins 45'+2 (og). Expected goals: 1.45-1.94. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Cristian Pavón (8.6).
Match report
Gremio beat São Paulo 2-1
Gremio came from behind to beat São Paulo 2-1 at Arena do Grêmio on Saturday 8 August in Brasileirão Série A.
An own goal by Gustavo Martins put São Paulo ahead on 45+2' (0-1), Wallace levelled for Gremio on 48' (1-1) and Cristian Pavón restored Gremio's lead on 86' (2-1).
Cristian Pavón's 86' strike proved decisive.
Gremio had 48% of the ball, shots were 12-19 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.45-1.94. São Paulo created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Cristian Pavón (Grêmio) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 34,525. Referee: André Luiz Skettino Policarpo Bento.
Match stats
| Gremio | São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.45 | 1.94 |
| Total shots | 12 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 23 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 365 (85%) | 398 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 7 | 7 |
| Total shots | 12 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 13 |
Lineups
Gremio (4-1-4-1): Weverton, Diego Caito, Gustavo Martins, Wallace, Marlon, Erick Noriega, Cristian Pavón, Mathías Villasanti, Juan Nardoni, Jovane Cabral, Carlos Vinícius
São Paulo (4-2-3-1): Rafael, Lucas Ramon, Robert Arboleda, Luis Osorio, Wendell, Danielzinho, Pablo Maia, Marcos Antônio, Luciano, Ferreira, Jonathan Calleri
Key events
- 45'+2 · Goal · Gustavo Martins (São Paulo)
- 45'+5 · Yellow card · Mathías Villasanti (Gremio)
- 46' · Substitution · Francis Amuzu for Jovane Cabral (Gremio)
- 48' · Goal · Wallace (Gremio)
- 54' · Substitution · Dodi for Juan Nardoni (Gremio)
- 70' · Substitution · Damián Bobadilla for Danielzinho (São Paulo)
- 71' · Substitution · Cauly for Ferreira (São Paulo)
- 75' · Yellow card · Luciano (São Paulo)
- 77' · Substitution · André for Jonathan Calleri (São Paulo)
- 78' · Substitution · Martin Braithwaite for Carlos Vinícius (Gremio)
- 81' · Yellow card · Diego Caito (Gremio)
- 86' · Goal · Cristian Pavón (Gremio)
- 89' · Substitution · Victor Sá for Wendell (São Paulo)
- 89' · Substitution · Gustavo Santana for Pablo Maia (São Paulo)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Walter Kannemann for Mathías Villasanti (Gremio)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Leonel Pérez for Cristian Pavón (Gremio)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Marlon (Gremio)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · André (São Paulo)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Walter Kannemann (Gremio)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Robert Arboleda (São Paulo)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2012: Gremio 12, draws 6, São Paulo 10.
Questions
Who won Gremio vs São Paulo?
Gremio won, 2-1 (Brasileirão Série A) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026.
When and where is Gremio vs São Paulo?
Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 19:00 UTC at Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Gremio and São Paulo?
In 28 league meetings since 2012: Gremio 12 wins, 6 draws, São Paulo 10 wins (goals 31-28).