Cuiaba EC vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cuiaba EC vs São Paulo FC — Serie A .
- Cuiaba EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- São Paulo FC 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | São Paulo FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Oct | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Oct | America FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | AC Goianiense | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Sep | Fluminense FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Sep | EC Juventude | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | Cuiaba EC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Oct | Santos FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Oct | Chapecoense AF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | CA Mineiro | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Sep | America FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Sep | AC Goianiense | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
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' Cuiaba EC have kicked off against Sao Paulo FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Welington has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Cuiaba EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sao Paulo FC backline.
- 20' The travelling Sao Paulo FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' Sao Paulo FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Sao Paulo FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 40' Uendel is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sao Paulo FC tonight.
- 41' Marquinhos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Emiliano Rigoni on 41 minute.
- 46' The Cuiaba EC bench stirs into life. Clayson is withdrawn and Felipe Marques gets his opportunity.
- 47' Poor challenge from Igor Gomes. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 52' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 57' Lizeiro has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 62' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 64' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Lizeiro comes on to replace Luan Santos.
- 67' Cuiaba EC ring the changes. Joao Pedro Pepe has done his job and it is now time for Rafael Gava to step up.
- 68' Cuiaba EC ring the changes. Camilo has done his job and it is now time for Jonathan Cafu to step up.
- 71' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Rodrigo Nestor trudges off to be replaced by Martin Nicolas Benitez on 71 minutes.
- 76' A quiet spell here at . Cuiaba EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 80' Elton is replacing Jenison for the Cuiaba EC side.
- 85' Brazil international Joao Lucas has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 87' A moment of madness from Jonathan Cafu on 87 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cuiaba EC will be frustrated.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Auremir on 90.
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
Cuiaba EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
- 8
- 9
- 5
- 2
- 7
- 10
- 1
- 4
- 11
Bench
- 22
- 17
- 12
- 16
- 21
- 13
- 14
- 23
- 15
- 19
- 18
- 20
Coach
Jorginho
São Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 26
- 30
-
77
Emiliano Rigoni ↓ Marquinhos 41'
- 22
- 1
- 25
- 34
-
13
Luan Santos ↓ Lizeiro 64'
-
21
Gabriel Sara ↓ Lizeiro 64'
- 11
Bench
- 9
- 18
- 3
- 6
-
7
Joao Rojas ↑ 64'
- 31
- 23
- 4
-
14
Lizeiro ↑ 64'
-
8
Martin Nicolas Benitez ↑ 71'
-
47
Marquinhos ↑ 41'
-
15
Gabriel Neves ↑ 64'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Clayson | 2 |
| Luizao | 1 |
| Deyverson | 1 |
| Nathan | 1 |
| Gabriel Sara | 1 |
| Martin Nicolas Benitez | 1 |
| Isidro Pitta | 1 |
| Rafael Gava | 1 |
Cuiaba EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.99
Cuiaba EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
Cuiaba EC or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Cuiaba EC or Draw
69%
Draw or São Paulo FC
63%
Cuiaba EC or São Paulo FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.5%
0 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
6.5%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
2.2%
1 – 3
2.1%
3 – 0
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Cuiaba EC
| Handicap | Cuiaba EC covers | Push | São Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cuiaba EC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

