EC Bahia vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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EC Bahia vs São Paulo FC — Serie A at Estadio Governador Roberto Santos.
- EC Bahia 34 games · 53 pts (2026/26)
- São Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Victor Imazu
- Referee Paulo Roberto Alves Junior
- Referee Ivan Carlos Bohn
- Referee Leandro Pedro Vuaden
- Referee Emerson Ricardo de Almeida Andrade
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | São Paulo FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Nov | RB Bragantino | A | 0–4 | L |
| 16 Nov | Coritiba FBC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | Botafogo FR | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | Santos FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | EC Bahia | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Ceará SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Nov | Fortaleza EC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Nov | Goiás EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Nov | CR Flamengo | A | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| EC Bahia | São Paulo FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #10 |
| 53 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 14 / 11 / 9 | W / D / L | 12 / 8 / 14 |
| 50 | Scored | 39 |
| 45 | Conceded | 39 |
| +5 | GD | +0 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 41% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
São Paulo FC this season
EC Bahia are 6th (53 pts). São Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Bahia
0-15
5/3
16-30
4/6
31-45
10/7
46-60
3/2
61-75
5/7
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
São Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 11 G | 2 A |
| Jean Lucas | 4 G | 4 A |
| Erick | 4 G | |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
São Paulo FC
| Jonathan Calleri | 10 G | 2 A |
| Luciano | 9 G | 1 A |
| Artur Guimaraes | 4 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and EC Bahia launch into their encounter with Sao Paulo FC.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Juninho made 485 appearances and scored 6 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' EC Bahia currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering EC Bahia that had 338 games and scored 367 goals.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. EC Bahia is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' Sao Paulo FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. EC Bahia and Sao Paulo FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' The whistle greets Juanfran as he departs to be replaced by Tche Tche.
- 47' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gabriel.
- 48' Dani Alves catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 48.
- 52' A goal from the Brazil international Luciano! He fires home on 52 to make it 0-1!
- 57' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both EC Bahia and Sao Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 62' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' Elber is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ramon at the 63 minute mark.
- 66' Robert Arboleda does the damage! The net is bulging and Sao Paulo FC surge ahead!
- 71' Gregore has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 74' What composure from Luciano! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Nino Paraiba. He replaces Elias on 75 minute.
- 77' Another change for EC Bahia made on 77 minute. Rossi leaves to be changed by Clayson.
- 81' Brilliant from the ! Clayson makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 81.
- 82' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pablo Felipe is hanging Luciano on the field on 82 minute.
- 85' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — Igor Gomes exits the field as Rodrigo Nestor enters on 85.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Rodrigo Nestor. He replaces Igor Gomes on 86 minute.
- Sao Paulo FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
5
Elias ↓ Nino Paraiba 75'
- 40
- 1
- 26
- 21
- 11
-
10
Rodriguinho ↓ Daniel 63'
- 36
- 35
- 79
Bench
-
25
Clayson ↑ 75'
-
8
Daniel ↑ 63'
-
2
Nino Paraiba ↑ 75'
- 30
- 17
-
7
Elber ↑ 63'
- 32
- 70
-
99
Saldanha ↑ 63'
Coach
Mano Menezes
São Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Luciano ↓ Pablo Felipe 82'
- 16
- 5
- 6
- 30
- 13
-
26
Igor Gomes ↓ Rodrigo Nestor 85'
- 10
- 20
- 1
- 21
Bench
-
9
Pablo Felipe ↑ 82'
- 17
- 22
- 32
-
8
Tche Tche ↑ 46'
-
12
Vitor ↑ 46'
- 41
-
15
Hernanes ↑ 82'
-
25
Rodrigo Nestor ↑ 85'
- 40
- 34
- 27
Coach
Fernando Diniz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luciano | 6 |
| Damian Bobadilla | 2 |
| Ferreira | 2 |
| Willian Jose | 2 |
| Lucas Moura | 2 |
| Edigar Junio | 2 |
| Edigar Junio | 2 |
| Marcos Victor | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.21
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
EC Bahia or São Paulo FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: São Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
60%
Draw or São Paulo FC
69%
EC Bahia or São Paulo FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
9.2%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | São Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

