Paulista A1
League Profile · 2026
League Overview · Paulista A1 · 2026
This Paulista A1 (Brazil) profile covers the 2026 Paulista A1 season: live standings, squad values, league scoring averages and AI match projections. StatsBrain aggregates completed fixture data and the current league table to provide a statistical snapshot of every club in the division.
Palmeiras currently top the Paulista A1 standings with 28 points from 12 matches (9W–1D–2L, goals 17:9), 6 points clear of Novorizontino in 2nd place. That gap represents 2% of the maximum points still theoretically available per team per matchday - a meaningful but not insurmountable lead in the StatsBrain model.
League Standings · Paulista A1 · 2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GGoals | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palmeiras | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 17:9 | 28 | |
| 2 |  Novorizontino | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 20:14 | 22 | |
| 3 |  Bragantino | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15:4 | 16 | |
| 4 |  Portuguesa | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12:8 | 16 | |
| 5 |  São Paulo | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14:15 | 16 | |
| 6 |  Corinthians | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11:8 | 15 | |
| 7 |  Capivariano | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7:14 | 13 | |
| 8 |  Santos | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13:9 | 12 | |
| 9 |  Guarani | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6:7 | 12 | |
| 10 |  Botafogo SP | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5:9 | 11 | |
| 11 |  Mirassol | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10:8 | 8 | |
| 12 |  Noroeste | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 11:11 | 8 | |
| 13 |  Primavera SP | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14:15 | 8 | |
| 14 |  São Bernardo | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8:10 | 8 | |
| 15 |  Velo Clube | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2:13 | 5 | |
| 16 |  Ponte Preta | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3:14 | 1 |
League Analysis · Paulista A1 · 2026
Paulista A1 produces a defensively compact average of 2.33 total goals per match across tracked fixtures in the 2026 Paulista A1 season. That equates to roughly 1.17 goals per team per game - a baseline figure used by StatsBrain to calibrate expected-goals output for every fixture in the division. Corner frequency averages 10.93 per game, reflecting the typical territorial and set-piece volume in this league.
Home teams average 1.49 goals per game in Paulista A1 compared with 0.85 for away sides - indicatinga consistent home-scoring advantage that the model weights positively for home-side expected goals. This home/away split is incorporated into StatsBrain's pre-match simulation engine for every Paulista A1 fixture.
The relegation battle is tight: Velo Clube begin the danger zone in 15th with 5 points, just 3 points behind São Bernardo in safety. Ponte Preta prop up the table with 1 points and a 3:14 goal record after 8 matches.
Palmeiras carry the strongest recent form in Paulista A1 with 4 wins in their last 5 league games (sequence: D-W-W-W-W). Short-term form sequences like this are weighted heavily in StatsBrain's fixture probability distributions. Conversely, Velo Clube (L-L-L-D-L in last 5) sit among the division's coldest teams over the same window.
Statistical Modelling · Paulista A1 · 2026
Over the last 20 completed Paulista A1 fixtures tracked on StatsBrain, home sides won 40% (8/20), draws made up 20% and away wins 40%. Those matches averaged 2.60 goals per game - the season-wide tracked average is 2.33, a slightly higher short-term scoring rate than the full-season baseline.
StatsBrain's Paulista A1 modelling layer combines league scoring baselines, home/away splits, standings position, recent form sequences and squad market values into large-scale Monte Carlo simulations. Outputs are refreshed as new fixture data arrives and are designed for statistical analysis - not as certainties. Open any listed fixture for the complete projection breakdown, including expected goals and outcome probabilities.
League Averages · Paulista A1 · 2026
| Category | Host | Guest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Goals | 1.49 | 0.85 | 2.33 |
| Average Corners | 6.21 | 4.72 | 10.93 |
Recent Results · Paulista A1
20 matches- 8 MarNovorizontino1 – 2Palmeiras
- 4 MarPalmeiras1 – 0Novorizontino
- 1 MarPalmeiras2 – 1São Paulo
- 28 FebNovorizontino1 – 0Corinthians
- 22 FebPortuguesa1 – 1Corinthians
- 22 FebNovorizontino2 – 1Santos
- 21 FebPalmeiras4 – 0Capivariano
- 21 FebBragantino1 – 2São Paulo
- 15 FebPonte Preta1 – 2São Paulo
- 15 FebBragantino3 – 0Novorizontino
- 15 FebSantos6 – 0Velo Clube
- 15 FebMirassol1 – 2Portuguesa
- 15 FebBotafogo SP0 – 1Capivariano
- 15 FebPrimavera SP3 – 3Noroeste
- 15 FebPalmeiras1 – 1Guarani
- 15 FebSão Bernardo0 – 1Corinthians
- 8 FebCorinthians0 – 1Palmeiras
- 8 FebCapivariano1 – 0Mirassol
- 8 FebVelo Clube1 – 1Bragantino
- 8 FebNoroeste1 – 2Santos
Frequently Asked Questions · Paulista A1
8Who leads the Paulista A1 standings in 2026?
Palmeiras currently top the Paulista A1 (Brazil) table with 28 points from 12 matches played (9W–1D–2L). Their goal record stands at 17:9 - data sourced from StatsBrain's live league profile.
What is the points gap between 1st and 2nd in Paulista A1?
Palmeiras lead Novorizontino by 6 points after 12 matches each. That margin is a key calibration input in StatsBrain's league-level simulation model.
Who are the top 3 teams in Paulista A1?
The current top three in the 2026 Paulista A1 season are: Palmeiras (28 pts), Novorizontino (22 pts), Bragantino (16 pts). These positions reflect completed league fixtures and are updated from StatsBrain's profile database.
How many teams compete in Paulista A1?
16 clubs are listed in the current Paulista A1 standings table on StatsBrain for 2026. Each team's points, form and squad value are tracked in the league profile.
What is the average number of goals per game in Paulista A1?
Paulista A1 averages 2.33 goals per match across tracked fixtures this season (1.49 at home, 0.85 away). This scoring rate is used to calibrate expected-goals distributions in StatsBrain's match simulations.
Do home teams score more goals in Paulista A1?
Home sides average 1.49 goals per game versus 0.85 for away teams in Paulista A1 this season - indicatinga measurable home-scoring advantage. StatsBrain factors this home/away split into pre-match probability models.
Which teams are in the relegation zone in Paulista A1?
Ponte Preta are bottom of Paulista A1 with 1 points from 8 matches. Their goal difference record is 3:14 - a key indicator of the relegation pressure at the foot of the table.
Which Paulista A1 teams are in the best form?
Based on the last five league results in the standings, Palmeiras (4W in last 5) and São Paulo (4W in last 5) show the strongest short-term form in the 2026 Paulista A1 season. Form sequences are weighted in StatsBrain's fixture-level probability engine.