Ball-possession dominance marks São Paulo's start to the season | OneFootball

Despite starting the season with two different playing philosophies, São Paulo has maintained a characteristic style of play. Possession, both under Crespo and under Roger Machado, has been a key feature of the team at Morumbi.

In this Brazilian Championship, São Paulo has averaged 56.8% possession and currently sits fourth among the teams that keep the ball the most.

Roger Machado’s side trails only Fluminense (59%), Mirassol (58%), and Corinthians (57.8%).

The team’s statistical metrics were already dominant in the Campeonato Paulista. Under Hernán Crespo, Tricolor finished the state championship as the third team with the most possession, at 58.6%.

In the state championship, São Paulo trailed only the two São Paulo rivals who are also above the team in the Brasileirão. Corinthians ranked first with 61.6%, followed by Mirassol with 59.8%.

São Paulo’s form

After opening the Brazilian Championship with five wins and one draw, São Paulo has been inconsistent at the start of Roger Machado’s tenure. Tricolor has not won in its last two matches (against Atlético-MG and Palmeiras).

São Paulo’s next match

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