São Paulo derby ends 0-0: Corinthians stuck in relegation zone after eight yellows and two reds

The São Paulo derby in Brazil's Serie A ended 0-0 on the evening of November 4. São Paulo hosted Corinthians at the Estádio Vila Belmiro in Santos, with neither side finding a goal in a match that produced eight yellow cards and two red cards. São Paulo sit 10th on 43 points from 33 games, while Corinthians are 18th on 36 points and remain in the relegation zone. (Cover photo is a file image from a São Paulo vs Corinthians match in May 2026; photo credit: Arena180.)

São Paulo edged possession; Corinthians held on for a point

São Paulo had 55.2% of possession and 19 shots, five on target; Corinthians had 44.8% and 18 shots, four on target. Corinthians went into the derby needing a win to escape the relegation zone and left with a point, their position unchanged. São Paulo made four changes, with striker Jonathan Calleri starting on the bench because of muscle discomfort.

Derby moved to Santos with four rounds left

The derby was not played at São Paulo's usual Morumbis home, which has been occupied by concerts in recent days, and was instead staged at Vila Belmiro in Santos. With four rounds remaining, São Paulo sit in mid-table while Corinthians still have a relegation fight on their hands.

(Sources: TechnoSports; OddsAlerts, November 5, 2026; match data: ESPN public feeds.)