Rafael Nogueira
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São Paulo – SP host Boca Juniors on September 16, 2026, in the CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana, with the return arriving just days after the sides met in the same competition. São Paulo sit 1st in Group C of this competition’s table after six matches (3 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses, 12 points, +5 goal difference from four teams), while Boca Juniors carry no position in this competition’s standings at this stage, so their current form is the better guide to where they stand heading into this fixture.
Head-to-Head Record
São Paulo and Boca Juniors have met 5 times, with Boca Juniors holding the edge on 3 wins to São Paulo’s 1, plus 1 draw. Across those five meetings, Boca Juniors have scored 7 goals to São Paulo’s 5, and the average total goals per meeting sits at 2.4. The most recent meeting came on September 9, 2026, when Boca Juniors won 1-0 at home in this same Copa Sudamericana tie; the other four meetings date back to 2006 and 2007, spanning both the Copa Sudamericana and the Recopa Sudamericana.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Boca Juniors vs São Paulo – SP | 1-0 | CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana | 2026 |
| 2007-09-27 | São Paulo – SP vs Boca Juniors | 1-0 | CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana | 2007 |
| 2007-09-20 | Boca Juniors vs São Paulo – SP | 2-1 | CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana | 2007 |
| 2006-09-15 | São Paulo – SP vs Boca Juniors | 2-2 | CONMEBOL Recopa Sudamericana | 2006 |
| 2006-09-08 | Boca Juniors vs São Paulo – SP | 2-1 | CONMEBOL Recopa Sudamericana | 2006 |
São Paulo – SP: Recent Form
São Paulo’s last six matches read W L L W W L in reverse chronological terms (form string: L L W W L W), for a record of 3 wins and 3 losses with no draws, 7 goals scored and 6 conceded, and a form points-per-match figure of 1.5. They have kept just 1 clean sheet in that span and failed to score in 3 of the six, including their most recent outing, a 0-2 loss away to Palmeiras – SP, and the 0-1 defeat away to Boca Juniors in the first leg of this Copa Sudamericana tie.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-12 | A | Palmeiras – SP | Brazilian Serie A | 0-2 | L |
| 2026-09-09 | A | Boca Juniors | CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana | 0-1 | L |
| 2026-09-05 | H | Atlético Mineiro – MG | Brazilian Serie A | 2-0 | W |
| 2026-08-29 | H | Red Bull Bragantino | Brazilian Serie A | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-08-23 | A | Chapecoense – SC | Brazilian Serie A | 0-1 | L |
| 2026-08-19 | H | Bolivar | CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana | 3-1 | W |
Boca Juniors: Recent Form
Boca Juniors are unbeaten in their last six, with a form string of W W D D W D producing 3 wins and 3 draws, 8 goals for and just 4 against, and a form points-per-match figure of 2. They have kept 3 clean sheets in that run and failed to score only once, and their most recent result was a 3-1 home win over CA Central Cordoba SDE, following the 1-0 win at home to São Paulo – SP in the first leg of this Copa Sudamericana tie.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-12 | H | CA Central Cordoba SDE | Argentine Division 1 | 3-1 | W |
| 2026-09-09 | H | São Paulo – SP | CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-09-05 | A | Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | Argentine Division 1 | 2-2 | D |
| 2026-09-03 | A | Velez Sarsfield | Copa Argentina | 0-0 | D |
| 2026-08-29 | H | Club Atlético Lanús | Argentine Division 1 | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-08-24 | A | Racing Club de Avellaneda | Argentine Division 1 | 1-1 | D |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Head-to-head across 5 meetings: Boca Juniors 3 wins, São Paulo 1 win, 1 draw, with an average of 2.4 total goals per meeting.
- São Paulo’s last six matches: 3 wins, 3 losses, 7 goals for, 6 against, a form points-per-match of 1.5, and 1 clean sheet.
- Boca Juniors’ last six matches: 3 wins, 3 draws, 8 goals for, 4 against, a form points-per-match of 2, and 3 clean sheets.
- São Paulo currently sit 1st in Group C of this competition’s table with 12 points from 6 matches (3W, 3D, 0L, +5 goal difference).
- Boca Juniors have no listed position in this competition’s standings at this stage, so their form record is the key reference point.
- São Paulo have failed to score in 3 of their last 6 matches, compared to just 1 for Boca Juniors.
How São Paulo – SP and Boca Juniors Compare
Boca Juniors arrive with the stronger recent record, unbeaten across their last six matches with a higher form points-per-match figure (2 vs 1.5) and a tighter defensive record (4 goals conceded vs São Paulo’s 6). São Paulo, meanwhile, can point to their standing atop Group C in this competition’s table, though Boca Juniors have no equivalent position to compare it against at this stage. In the head-to-head, Boca Juniors also hold the historical edge with 3 wins from 5 meetings, including the most recent one on September 9, 2026.
FAQ
Who has the better head-to-head record between São Paulo and Boca Juniors?
Boca Juniors lead the head-to-head 3 wins to 1 across 5 meetings, with 1 draw separating them.
When did São Paulo – SP and Boca Juniors last meet?
Their last meeting was on September 9, 2026, when Boca Juniors won 1-0 at home in the CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana.
What is São Paulo’s position in this competition’s standings?
São Paulo sit 1st in Group C of the CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana table, with 12 points from 6 matches (3 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses).
What is Boca Juniors’ current form heading into this fixture?
Boca Juniors are unbeaten in their last six matches (3 wins, 3 draws), scoring 8 goals and conceding just 4, for a form points-per-match of 2.