Campeonato Paulista. Serie A3
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 26:9 | +17 | 36 | |
| 2 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 23:6 | +17 | 32 | |
| 3 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 24:13 | +11 | 29 | |
| 4 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 16:11 | +5 | 27 | |
| 5 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 19:16 | +3 | 25 | |
| 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 16:14 | +2 | 24 | |
| 7 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 22:15 | +7 | 23 | |
| 8 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 20:13 | +7 | 23 | |
| 9 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 16:15 | +1 | 22 | |
| 10 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 16:15 | +1 | 21 | |
| 11 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 15:19 | -4 | 18 | |
| 12 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 13:24 | -11 | 16 | |
| 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 13:22 | -9 | 10 | |
| 14 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 14:26 | -12 | 9 | |
| 15 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 8:25 | -17 | 8 | |
| 16 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 10:28 | -18 | 5 |
The Campeonato Paulista Sรฉrie A3 2026/27 season is the third-tier football league in the Brazilian state of Sรฃo Paulo. The season started on January 23, 2026, and concluded on April 26, 2026, with all 135 events completed. Portuguesa Santista SP leads the standings after 15 matchdays, having secured 36 points with a dominant record of 12 wins and only 3 losses.
The final table shows a clear hierarchy. At the top, Portuguesa Santista SP finished with 36 points, scoring 26 goals and conceding just 9. Marilia SP secured second place with 32 points, boasting the league's best defense with only 6 goals conceded. The race for the top spots was competitive, with Rio Preto SP taking third on 29 points and XV de Novembro de Jau SP fourth with 27 points. Further down, Rio Claro SP (25 points), Uniao Barbarense SP (24 points), and EC Sao Bernardo SP (23 points) completed the top seven. The standings reflect a season where defensive solidity was key, especially for the top two teams.
Based on the final standings, points gaps, and overall form, the title race was effectively decided by the end of the season. Portuguesa Santista SP had approximately a 95% chance to win the title, given their 4-point lead and significantly superior goal difference. Marilia SP, with their strong defense but fewer wins, had around a 5% chance, needing a major slip-up from the leaders. The gap to third-placed Rio Preto SP was 7 points, making their title chances negligible. The decisive factor was Portuguesa Santista SP's attacking output and ability to secure wins, as reflected in their 12 victories from 15 matches.
The league featured 19 teams and completed 135 events. The average goals per game stood at 2.21, indicating a tightly contested competition. The most successful team of the season was Monte Azul SP, who were also the last season's winner. The top scorer data is not available in the current dataset, but the attacking records of the top teams highlight the importance of a balanced squad.
Predictions for Campeonato Paulista Sรฉrie A3 matches are generated by analyzing team form, historical stats, and goal averages. With an average of 2.21 goals per game, low-scoring encounters were common. For future fixtures, predictive models will weigh factors like home advantage, defensive records (e.g., Marilia SP conceding only 0.4 goals per game), and attacking efficiency. While the 2026/27 season has concluded, these statistical profiles provide a foundation for predicting outcomes in the next campaign, with odds reflecting the probability of results based on similar performance indicators.