America FC vs Sao Paulo FC, 2018
Overview
Match Preview
America FC vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A .
- America FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
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 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May | Sao 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 |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between America FC and Sao Paulo FC is underway.
- 5' 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.
- 10' It’s high time Enderson Moreira made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matheus Ferraz, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' Brazil international Sidao has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' America FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 50' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 55' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jori made 161 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 60' 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.
- 65' 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 Everton suffering a number of foals already.
- 70' Bruno Alves, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 75' America FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sao Paulo FC's shape.
- 80' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His America FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 90' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- Full Time. Sao Paulo FC beats America FC
Lineups
America FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 6
- 13
- 3
- 8
- 5
- 11
- 9
- 10
Bench
- 12
- 17
- 14
- 16
- 21
- 20
- 22
- 18
- 15
- 19
- 7
- 23
Coach
Enderson Moreira
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 5
- 34
- 14
-
28
Felipe Araruna ↓ Valdivia 69'
- 8
-
9
Diego Souza ↓ Santiago Trellez 69'
- 25
- 7
- 22
- 13
Bench
- 2
- 1
- 16
- 20
-
31
Liziero ↑ 79'
-
17
Santiago Trellez ↑ 69'
- 11
-
21
Valdivia ↑ 69'
- 6
Coach
Diego Aguirre
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ademir Santos | 3 |
| Nene | 2 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 2 |
| Diego Souza | 2 |
| Nene | 2 |
| Diego Souza | 1 |
| Rodrigo Varanda | 1 |
| Alexandre Pato | 1 |
Head to Head
America FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25
America FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
America FC or Sao Paulo FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sao Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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 Sao Paulo FC
71%
America FC or Sao Paulo FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sao 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 | Sao 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%
✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

