EC Bahia vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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EC Bahia vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A .
- EC Bahia 17 games · 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | EC Juventude | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Oct | Ceará SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | Chapecoense AF | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | America FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Oct | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | EC Bahia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | SC Internacional | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | RB Bragantino | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Oct | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Oct | Ceará SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Oct | Cuiaba EC | A | 0–0 | D |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between EC Bahia and Sao Paulo FC is underway.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Rogério Ceni will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His EC Bahia side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rogério Ceni might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tiago Volpi made 371 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 40' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. EC Bahia needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 43' Sao Paulo FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Reinaldo is replaced by Shaylon.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 57' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Lizeiro gets a Yellow card.
- 62' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Jonathan Calleri. He replaces Luciano Neves on 64 minute.
- 69' Patrick catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 69.
- 70' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 70 minute. Emiliano Rigoni leaves to be changed by Martin Nicolas Benitez.
- 71' Rai Nascimento makes way for Rossi at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from EC Bahia.
- 75' The EC Bahia bench stirs into life. Danielzinho is withdrawn and Rodriguinho gets his opportunity.
- 77' EC Bahia is taking the lead after the goal scored by Rossi on 77.
- 82' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 83' EC Bahia ring the changes. Patrick has done his job and it is now time for Raniele to step up.
- 88' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Leo departs to be replaced by Rodrigo Nestor.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sao Paulo FC.
Lineups
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 2
- 3
- 5
- 21
-
19
Lucas Mugni ↓ Luizao 75'
- 79
-
9
Gilberto ↓ Hugo Rodallega 75'
- 45
-
8
Danielzinho ↓ Rodriguinho 75'
-
18
Rai Nascimento ↓ Rossi 71'
Bench
-
23
Hugo Rodallega ↑ 75'
- 42
-
50
Luizao ↑ 75'
- 77
- 13
- 4
-
10
Rodriguinho ↑ 75'
-
7
Rossi ↑ 71'
- 37
-
14
Raniele ↑ 83'
- 15
- 57
Coach
Guto Ferreira
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Leo ↓ Rodrigo Nestor 88'
- 5
- 6
- 26
-
20
Luis Orejuela ↓ Welington 46'
- 77
- 22
- 1
- 14
- 21
- 11
Bench
- 9
- 18
- 3
-
19
Shaylon ↑ 46'
- 2
-
30
Jonathan Calleri ↑ 64'
- 23
-
25
Rodrigo Nestor ↑ 88'
- 4
-
34
Welington ↑ 46'
- 12
-
8
Martin Nicolas Benitez ↑ 70'
Coach
Rogério Ceni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luciano | 6 |
| Edigar Junio | 2 |
| Willian Jose | 2 |
| Edigar Junio | 2 |
| Ferreira | 2 |
| Clayson | 1 |
| Erick | 1 |
| Robert Arboleda | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.16
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
EC Bahia or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: EC Bahia win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
75%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
56%
EC Bahia or Sao Paulo FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.6%
1 – 1
14.2%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.1%
2 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 0
3.2%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | Sao Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 23% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 17% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.