Today's game between Chapecoense AF and Sao Paulo will kick-off at Aug 23, 2026, 5:30 PM.
Chapecoense vs Sao Paulo is available to watch live via Fanatiz and Premiere. TV channel and live stream options are listed below.
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Chapecoense host Sao Paulo in a Serie A fixture that carries very different stakes for each side. The bottom-placed club welcome a visitor with continental commitments still fresh in the legs, and the contrast in circumstances could not be sharper.
Chapecoense sit 20th in the Serie A table, rooted to the foot of the division and running out of opportunities to change their situation. Lacerda's side have not won in their last four matches and head into this game off the back of a 3-3 draw with Bahia, a result that offered a goal but not the three points they desperately need.
Sao Paulo arrive carrying the confidence of a Copa Sudamericana progression. Dorival Junior's side beat Bolivar 3-1 at the Morumbis earlier this week to advance to the quarter-finals, where a meeting with Boca Juniors awaits. That result snapped a difficult run of form in the competition and will have done something for morale.
The domestic picture is less comfortable for the visitors. Sao Paulo sit 13th in Serie A, and their league form has been inconsistent. A 1-1 draw with Coritiba on August 16 was sandwiched between a 2-1 defeat to Gremio and Copa Sudamericana obligations, and the squad has been stretched across two competitions for weeks.
For Chapecoense, this is the kind of fixture they need to treat as a genuine chance. A home game against a side managing fatigue and rotation across competitions is not an opportunity that comes around often when you are fighting to stay in the division.
Sao Paulo's squad depth and recent continental form make them the stronger side on paper, but Chapecoense will push for the points their league position demands. Read on for all the information you need on how to watch this Serie A game live.
How to watch Chapecoense AF vs Sao Paulo with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Chapecoense AF vs Sao Paulo lineups
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Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- Lacerda
- D. Junior
Chapecoense head coach Lacerda has no confirmed injuries or suspensions listed ahead of this fixture, and no probable lineup has been released. Updates will be added closer to kick-off as the squad picture becomes clearer.
Sao Paulo manager Dorival Junior also has no confirmed absences or disciplinary concerns reported from the away camp, and no projected XI has been published at this stage. Further team news is expected in the build-up to the match.
Form
Chapecoense have taken no wins, two draws, and three losses from their last five matches across Serie A and cup competition. Their most recent result was a 3-3 draw with Bahia on August 16, while their five-match run also includes a 2-1 Serie A defeat to Coritiba and a 2-0 cup loss to Cruzeiro. Across those five fixtures, Chapecoense scored eight goals and conceded nine. They have not won in four consecutive matches.
Sao Paulo have recorded one win, three draws, and one defeat across their last five outings. Their most recent result was a 3-1 Copa Sudamericana victory over Bolivar on August 19, which ended a run of four matches without a win. Before that, a 1-1 Serie A draw with Coritiba on August 16 and a 2-1 league defeat to Gremio featured in the run. Sao Paulo scored seven goals and conceded five across those five matches.
Head-to-Head Record
Head to Head
The most recent meeting between these sides took place on March 12, 2026, when Sao Paulo hosted Chapecoense in Serie A and won 2-0. Before that, the sides drew 1-1 in both the October 2021 and June 2021 Serie A encounters. Across the last five head-to-head matches, Sao Paulo hold the stronger record, with two wins to Chapecoense's none, and three draws across the remaining fixtures.
Standings
| # | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 55 | 23 | +32 | 60 | ||
| 2 | 28 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 47 | 21 | +26 | 57 | ||
| 3 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 43 | 32 | +11 | 49 | ||
| 4 | 28 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 44 | 36 | +8 | 48 | ||
| 5 | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 43 | 35 | +8 | 46 | ||
| 6 | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 42 | 40 | +2 | 45 | ||
| 7 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 36 | 32 | +4 | 40 | ||
| 8 | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 41 | 40 | +1 | 38 | ||
| 9 | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 37 | 43 | -6 | 38 | ||
| 10 | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 33 | 31 | +2 | 36 | ||
| 11 | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 32 | 30 | +2 | 36 | ||
| 12 | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 35 | ||
| 13 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 28 | 42 | -14 | 33 | ||
| 14 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 29 | 32 | -3 | 32 | ||
| 15 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 33 | 42 | -9 | 32 | ||
| 16 | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 34 | 41 | -7 | 31 | ||
| 17 | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 30 | 38 | -8 | 29 | ||
| 18 | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 30 | 36 | -6 | 28 | ||
| 19 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 32 | 47 | -15 | 23 | ||
| 20 | 27 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 29 | 53 | -24 | 18 |
In the current Serie A table, Chapecoense sit 20th while Sao Paulo are placed 13th.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Chapecoense AF vs Sao Paulo today
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How to watch on the Big Screen
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- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
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