America FC vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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America FC vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Independencia.
- America FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
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' Welcome to Independencia that hosts another battle between America FC and Sao Paulo FC.
- 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' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering America FC that had 161 games and scored 174 goals.
- 19' The referee calls foul for Leandro Martinez. He receives a Yellow card.
- 24' Joao Moreira has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 29' It looks surprising America FC does not make any changes. Juan Santos has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 33' The referee shows America FC player a Yellow card on 33.
- 36' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Matheus Belem.
- 41' 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.
- 46' The whistle greets Juan Santos as he departs to be replaced by Lucas Moura.
- 51' America FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' 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 Rodriguinho suffering a number of foals already.
- 61' Gonzalo Mastriani puts America FC on the lead.
- 64' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 64 minute. Luan leaves to be changed by Jonathan Calleri.
- 65' The whistle greets Rodriguinho as he departs to be replaced by Breno.
- 66' America FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 71' The whistle greets Felipe Azevedo as he departs to be replaced by Rodrigo Varanda.
- 73' It’s gonna be a Red card for Gonzalo Mastriani.
- 75' Robert Arboleda was booked on 75.
- 76' Eder Ferreira has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marlon on 76 minute.
- 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Iago Maidana on 79.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Juninho. He receives a Yellow card.
- 81' GOAL! Alexandre Pato scores on 81.
- 86' It’s high time Vágner Mancini made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 90' Rodrigo Varanda puts America FC on the lead.
- Another three points for America FC.
Lineups
America FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 45
- 8
- 21
- 3
- 22
- 17
- 1
- 6
- 75
- 5
Bench
- –
- 33
- 9
- 26
- –
- 23
- 14
- 16
- 2
- 47
- 65
- 28
Coach
Vágner Mancini
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Luan ↓ Jonathan Calleri 64'
- 19
- 28
- 15
-
27
Wellington Rato ↓ Luciano 64'
- 29
- 30
- 23
- 44
- 45
-
31
Juan Santos ↓ Lucas Moura 46'
Bench
- 25
-
10
Luciano ↑ 64'
- 93
- 5
-
7
Lucas Moura ↑ 46'
- 13
-
9
Jonathan Calleri ↑ 64'
- 21
- 11
-
12
Alexandre Pato ↑ 71'
- 6
- 20
Coach
Dorival Júnior
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ademir Santos | 3 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 2 |
| Diego Souza | 2 |
| Nene | 2 |
| Nene | 2 |
| Alisson | 1 |
| Rafael Moura | 1 |
| Marcos Paulo | 1 |
Head to Head
America FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: America FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.

