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America FC vs São Paulo FC, 2018

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2018
America FC
1 – 3
Full Time
São Paulo FC
Sun 27 May 2018 · 22:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

America FC vs São Paulo FC — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Correa
  • Referee Bruno Arleu de Araujo
  • Referee Luiz Claudio Regazzone
  • Referee Gabriel Conti Viana

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 São Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

2
2
5
America FC 9 games · Avg 2.4 goals São Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-05-27 America FC 1–3 São Paulo FC

Recent Form

America FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 May São Paulo FC H 1–3 L
20 May Botafogo FR H 1–0 W
20 May Botafogo FR H 1–0 W
15 May Ceará SC A 2–2 D
14 May Ceará SC A 2–2 D
06 May CR Vasco da Gama A 1–4 L
São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 May America FC A 3–1 W
20 May Santos FC H 1–0 W
20 May Santos FC H 1–0 W
13 May EC Bahia A 2–2 D
13 May EC Bahia A 2–2 D
06 May CA Mineiro H 2–2 D

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

São Paulo FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
–/9
61-75
5/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

São Paulo FC
Luciano 8 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 8 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as America FC face off against Sao Paulo FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The travelling Sao Paulo FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' Sao Paulo FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' Eder Militao has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bruno Alves, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 40' It is a cagey affair so far. America FC in their trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact .
  • 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
  • 50' Rafael Moura has been relatively quiet despite scoring 31 goals in his last 161 appearances.
  • 55' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both America FC and Sao Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 60' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 65' The home supporters are growing impatient. America FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 70' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Leandro Donizete suffering a number of foals already.
  • 75' It looks like no one’s ball. America FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 80' America FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 85' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 90' Brazil international Valdivia has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • Another three points for Sao Paulo FC.

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25 America FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71 São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: America FC or São Paulo FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
America FC29% Draw27% São Paulo FC44%
Actual: São Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

America FC or Draw
56%
Draw or São Paulo FC
71%
America FC or São Paulo FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
America FC22% Draw44% São Paulo FC34%
Actual: São Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
8%
0 – 2
7.4%
0 – 0
6.9%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — America FC

Handicap America FC covers Push São Paulo FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 15% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 21% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 14% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

America FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.