EC Bahia vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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EC Bahia vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Estadio Governador Roberto Santos.
- EC Bahia 17 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Sao 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 | Sao Paulo FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #8 |
| 26 | Points | 25 |
| 17 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 5 / 5 | W / D / L | 7 / 4 / 7 |
| 25 | Scored | 23 |
| 23 | Conceded | 20 |
| +2 | GD | +3 |
| 1.53 | PPG | 1.39 |
| 41% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
EC Bahia are 6th (26 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Bahia
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 7 G | 1 A |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
Sao Paulo FC
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio Governador Roberto Santos. EC Bahia are looking to make home advantage count against Sao Paulo FC.
- 5' The 25-year-old Rodrigo Nestor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Sao Paulo FC 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.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. EC Bahia in their trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact .
- 30' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' Elias is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for EC Bahia tonight.
- 40' Sao Paulo FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His EC Bahia side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Tche Tche. He replaces Juanfran on 46 minute.
- 47' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Gabriel.
- 48' The referee has no hesitation. Dani Alves is booked for Sao Paulo FC — Yellow card on 48.
- 52' Magnificent from Luciano! That is 63 goals in 386 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 57' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering EC Bahia that had 325 games and scored 348 goals.
- 62' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Fernando Diniz will be considering his options from the bench.
- 63' Ramon makes way for Elber at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from EC Bahia.
- 66' Assisted by Reinaldo with the perfectly-timed delivery and Robert Arboleda makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 71' It looks surprising Sao Paulo FC does not make any changes. Gregore has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 74' Luciano with the second goal in the match!
- 75' The EC Bahia manager makes a substitution. Elias departs to be replaced by Nino Paraiba.
- 77' The crowd applauds Rossi as he leaves the pitch. Clayson steps in for EC Bahia.
- 81' What composure from Clayson! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-3.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Pablo Felipe. He replaces Luciano on 82 minute.
- 85' Rodrigo Nestor is replacing Igor Gomes for the Sao Paulo FC side.
- 86' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Igor Gomes is withdrawn and Rodrigo Nestor gets his opportunity.
- The final score is 1-3.
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
Sao 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 |
| Ferreira | 2 |
| Edigar Junio | 2 |
| Willian Jose | 2 |
| Edigar Junio | 2 |
| Diego Souza | 1 |
| Lucas Moura | 1 |
| Rossi | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.19
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
EC Bahia or Sao Paulo FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sao Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
58%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
70%
EC Bahia or Sao Paulo FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 2
7.5%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | Sao Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.