Sunday , 16 August 2026

America FC vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
America FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Sun 27 Aug 2023 · 19:00 UTC Independencia HT 45' · FT 45'
Leandro Martinez 19' Y
Felipe Azevedo 33' Y
Y 36' Matheus Belem
Breno 66' Y
Gonzalo Mastriani 73' R
R 75' Robert Arboleda
Iago Maidana 79' Y
Juninho 80' Y

Overview

Match Preview

America FC vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Independencia.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 23 34
6 Cruzeiro EC 22 33
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 SC Corinthians Paulista 22 32
9 Coritiba FBC 23 31
10 Botafogo FR 21 30
11 CA Mineiro 21 29
12 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
13 EC Vitoria 22 26
14 Gremio FBPA 21 25
15 SC Internacional 22 23
16 Mirassol FC 21 23
17 Santos FC 21 22
18 CR Vasco da Gama 21 22
19 Clube do Remo 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 22 11

Head-to-Head

2
2
5
America FC 9 games · Avg 2.4 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-27 America FC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2023-04-22 Sao Paulo FC 3–0 America FC 2022-10-06 America FC 1–2 Sao Paulo FC 2022-06-12 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 America FC 2021-12-10 America FC 2–0 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

America FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug Sao Paulo FC H 2–1 W
19 Aug Fluminense FC A 1–3 L
13 Aug Goiás EC H 0–1 L
06 Aug EC Bahia A 1–3 L
30 Jul SE Palmeiras H 1–4 L
22 Jul CR Flamengo A 1–1 D
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug America FC A 1–2 L
19 Aug Botafogo FR H 0–0 D
13 Aug CR Flamengo A 1–1 D
06 Aug CA Mineiro H 0–2 L
30 Jul EC Bahia H 0–0 D
22 Jul Cuiaba EC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/8
61-75
3/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 7 G 1 A
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Independencia. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Juan Santos made 371 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 19' A meaty challenge results in booking for Leandro Martinez on 19.
  • 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His America FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 29' Sao Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 33' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Felipe Azevedo on 33 minutes.
  • 36' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matheus Belem on 36.
  • 41' It looks like no one’s ball. America FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 46' The whistle greets Juan Santos as he departs to be replaced by Lucas Moura.
  • 51' Sao Paulo FC have won 405 goals from 371 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sao Paulo FC that had 371 games and scored 405 goals.
  • 61' Gonzalo Mastriani is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 64' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Luan is withdrawn and Jonathan Calleri gets his opportunity.
  • 65' America FC make a change. Rodriguinho trudges off to be replaced by Breno on 65 minutes.
  • 66' Breno catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 66.
  • 71' Rodrigo Varanda has so much to prove this time. He replaces Felipe Azevedo on 71 minute.
  • 73' It’s a booking for America FC player. Gonzalo Mastriani gets a Red card.
  • 75' Poor challenge from Robert Arboleda. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
  • 76' America FC ring the changes. Marlon has done his job and it is now time for Eder Ferreira to step up.
  • 79' Iago Maidana is having his name booked by the referee on 79.
  • 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Juninho.
  • 81' What an equalizer from Alexandre Pato!
  • 86' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 90' Assisted by Juninho with the perfectly-timed delivery and Rodrigo Varanda makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

America FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vágner Mancini

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dorival Júnior

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ademir Santos 3
Jonathan Calleri 2
Diego Souza 2
Nene 2
Nene 2
Marcos Paulo 1
Luciano Neves 1
Rafael Moura 1

Head to Head

2023-08-27 America FC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2023-04-22 Sao Paulo FC 3–0 America FC 2022-10-06 America FC 1–2 Sao Paulo FC 2022-06-12 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 America FC 2021-12-10 America FC 2–0 Sao Paulo FC

America FC Form

2023-08-27 America FC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC W 2023-08-19 Fluminense FC 3–1 America FC L 2023-08-13 America FC 0–1 Goiás EC L 2023-08-06 EC Bahia 3–1 America FC L 2023-07-30 America FC 1–4 SE Palmeiras L 2023-07-22 CR Flamengo 1–1 America FC D

Sao Paulo FC Form

2023-08-27 America FC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-08-19 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2023-08-13 CR Flamengo 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D 2023-08-06 Sao Paulo FC 0–2 CA Mineiro L 2023-07-30 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 EC Bahia D 2023-07-22 Cuiaba EC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.29 America FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: America FC or Sao Paulo FC 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
America FC40% Draw28% Sao Paulo FC32%
Actual: America FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

America FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
60%
America FC or Sao Paulo FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
America FC26% Draw49% Sao Paulo FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10%
1 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — America FC

Handicap America FC covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 20% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 19% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

America FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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