Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cuiaba EC vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Cuiaba EC
2 – 1
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Sat 22 Jul 2023 · 21:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 30' Diego Costa
Jonathan Cafu 47' Y
Y 48' Jonathan Calleri
Y 60' Luciano
Marllon 75' Y
Y 78' Luciano
Y 86' Erison
Y 90' Pablo Maia
Y 91' Luciano

Overview

Match Preview

Cuiaba EC vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A .

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 22 33
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 21 10

Head-to-Head

3
4
1
Cuiaba EC 8 games · Avg 1.9 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-07-22 Cuiaba EC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2022-09-04 Cuiaba EC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC 2022-05-15 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Cuiaba EC 2021-10-11 Cuiaba EC 0–0 Sao Paulo FC 2021-06-23 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 Cuiaba EC

Recent Form

Cuiaba EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Jul Sao Paulo FC H 2–1 W
16 Jul Fortaleza EC A 1–0 W
08 Jul EC Bahia H 1–1 D
02 Jul Santos FC H 3–0 W
27 Jun CR Vasco da Gama A 0–1 L
22 Jun Botafogo FR H 0–1 L
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Jul Cuiaba EC A 1–2 L
16 Jul Santos FC H 4–1 W
09 Jul RB Bragantino A 0–0 D
01 Jul Fluminense FC H 1–0 W
25 Jun Cruzeiro EC A 0–1 L
21 Jun CA Paranaense H 2–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cuiaba EC and Sao Paulo FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cuiaba EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marcos Paulo, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Cuiaba EC in their trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact .
  • 25' Cuiaba EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 30' Diego Costa picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 35' Alan Empereur has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 40' Sao Paulo FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 45' It looks surprising Cuiaba EC does not make any changes. Luciano has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 47' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jonathan Cafu on 47 minutes.
  • 48' Jonathan Calleri was booked on 48.
  • 53' With 0 assists to his name this season, Wellington Rato is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 58' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cuiaba EC and Sao Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 60' Luciano has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 60.
  • 65' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cuiaba EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 66' Clayson doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 67' Luciano is replacing Nathan for the Sao Paulo FC side.
  • 72' Luan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 20 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 75' The referee shows Cuiaba EC player a Yellow card on 75.
  • 76' The crowd applauds Jonathan Cafu as he leaves the pitch. Wellington Silva steps in for Cuiaba EC.
  • 77' The crowd applauds Deyverson as he leaves the pitch. Isidro Pitta steps in for Cuiaba EC.
  • 78' Sao Paulo FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 78.
  • 78' Isidro Pitta doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 83' Cuiaba EC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 84' A tactical swap from Cuiaba EC — Lucas Mineiro on, Denilson Alves off on 84 minutes.
  • 86' Sao Paulo FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 90' Assisted by Michel Araujo with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nathan makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 90' Pablo Maia is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' Cuiaba EC ring the changes. Fernando Sobral has done his job and it is now time for Ronald to step up.
  • 2-1 the final result. Sao Paulo FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Cuiaba EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Clayson 2
Elton 1
Bruno Alves 1
Nikao 1
Jonathan Calleri 1
Jenison 1
Alisson 1
Luizao 1

Head to Head

2023-07-22 Cuiaba EC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2022-09-04 Cuiaba EC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC 2022-05-15 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Cuiaba EC 2021-10-11 Cuiaba EC 0–0 Sao Paulo FC 2021-06-23 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 Cuiaba EC

Cuiaba EC Form

2023-07-22 Cuiaba EC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC W 2023-07-16 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Cuiaba EC W 2023-07-08 Cuiaba EC 1–1 EC Bahia D 2023-07-02 Cuiaba EC 3–0 Santos FC W 2023-06-27 CR Vasco da Gama 1–0 Cuiaba EC L 2023-06-22 Cuiaba EC 0–1 Botafogo FR L

Sao Paulo FC Form

2023-07-22 Cuiaba EC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-07-16 Sao Paulo FC 4–1 Santos FC W 2023-07-09 RB Bragantino 0–0 Sao Paulo FC D 2023-07-01 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Fluminense FC W 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-06-21 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 CA Paranaense W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.33 Cuiaba EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cuiaba EC46% Draw29% Sao Paulo FC25%
Actual: Cuiaba EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Cuiaba EC or Draw
75%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
54%
Cuiaba EC or Sao Paulo FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cuiaba EC30% Draw51% Sao Paulo FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
12.4%
1 – 0
12.3%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Cuiaba EC

Handicap Cuiaba EC covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 23% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cuiaba EC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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