São Bernardo will face São Paulo today at 18:30 (Brasilian time) at the Estádio Municipal Primeiro de Maio, as both teams compete under the pressures of the Campeonato Paulista. With São Paulo struggling to find its rhythm, the match is poised to be both significant and pivotal for the Tricolor.
The encounter marks the 12th round of the Campeonato Paulista 2025, and both teams are currently enjoying competitive standings. São Paulo arrives at this match facing severe pressure, having gone five matches without securing any victories—a situation intensifying the scrutiny on head coach Luis Zubeldía. Fans and pundits alike are eager to see whether São Paulo can reclaim its footing amid such challenging circumstances.
Historical data suggests São Paulo holds the upper hand, boasting four victories over São Bernardo, with the latter managing just two wins and one draw. Their previous clash from 2014 ended in favor of São Paulo, and more recently, the Tricolor fell to São Bernardo by 1-0 nearly two years ago, which removed some optimism from their fan base.
Teams go head-to-head again, but this time, São Bernardo claims the momentum with 23 points, currently second place and hopeful for the top slot if they prevail against the Tricolor. The team, led by coach Ricardo Catalá, has recorded seven wins, two draws, and only two losses this season. Should they triumph, they would not only take the crown for the day but also assure themselves the advantage for future knockout rounds.
Léo Jabá, formerly with Corinthians, has been key for São Bernardo, marking four goals this season. Alongside Fabrício Daniel, who shares the team’s top scorer title, Jabá is expected to play a leading role once again. Their last outing ended with them drawing 1-1 against Portuguesa, though they previously secured committed wins over Guarani and Noroeste.
On the other side, São Paulo sits at the summit of Group C, but what appears advantageous on paper has been far from desirable with their recent struggling form, consisting of four draws and three losses out of their last eleven matches. Coach Zubeldía's leadership is under scrutiny, as continued failure could get him ousted. Recently, they faced a setback with their last outing resulting in a 2-1 loss to Ponte Preta, alongside earlier draws against Velo Clube and Palmeiras, not yielding points to ease mounting tension.
For today's game, both lineups are being closely watched. São Bernardo's probable 11 include Alex Alves, Helder, Matheus Salustiano, and standout Léo Jabá. Meanwhile, São Paulo, dealing with injuries to key players including goalkeeper Young and midfielder Rodriguinho, might feature Rafael, Igor Vinícius, and Luciano among their starting lineup. The absence of these key players has placed added pressure on those ready to step up.
The match draws significant betting interest, with predictions leaning toward São Paulo making strides toward recovery as both teams vie for dominance. São Paulo's removal from the pressure cooker hinges on this performance against São Bernardo, who have everything to gain should fortune smile upon them today.
For fans hoping to catch the action, today's match will air on, TNT, MAX, Nosso Futebol, and Zapping TV. Every play could determine not only today's victor but also set the tone for the remaining season.