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 23 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
- Sao Paulo FC 22 games · 27 pts (2026/26)
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 | 23 | 34 |
| 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 | 22 | 11 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #12 |
| 34 | Points | 27 |
| 23 | Played | 22 |
| 8 / 10 / 5 | W / D / L | 7 / 6 / 9 |
| 32 | Scored | 27 |
| 28 | Conceded | 26 |
| +4 | GD | +1 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.23 |
| 35% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
39%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
EC Bahia are 5th (34 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 12th (27 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Bahia
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/4
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/3
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 7 G | 1 A |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for EC Bahia to score. At the same time, Sao Paulo FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Brazil international Gabriel Sara has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lucas Mugni suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' 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.
- 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' Sao Paulo FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Artur Guimaraes scoring 1 goals.
- 40' EC Bahia 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.
- 43' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Emiliano Rigoni.
- 46' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Reinaldo trudges off to be replaced by Shaylon on 46 minutes.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Sao Paulo FC winning 0% of all matches.
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luciano Neves is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sao Paulo FC.
- 57' Sao Paulo FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 57.
- 62' Sao Paulo FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 64' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 64 minute. Luciano Neves leaves to be changed by Jonathan Calleri.
- 69' Patrick catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 69.
- 70' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Martin Nicolas Benitez is hanging Emiliano Rigoni on the field on 70 minute.
- 71' Fresh legs for EC Bahia! Rossi comes on to replace Rai Nascimento.
- 75' Rodriguinho is ready to make an impact after coming on for Danielzinho at the 75 minute mark.
- 77' A goal from the international Rossi! He fires home on 77 to make it 1-0!
- 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Guto Ferreira might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 83' The EC Bahia bench stirs into life. Patrick is withdrawn and Raniele gets his opportunity.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Rodrigo Nestor. He replaces Leo on 88 minute.
- With this win, EC Bahia is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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 |
| Ferreira | 2 |
| Edigar Junio | 2 |
| Willian Jose | 2 |
| Edigar Junio | 2 |
| Diego Souza | 1 |
| Diego Souza | 1 |
| Lucas Moura | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.18
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: EC Bahia win
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
EC Bahia or Draw
76%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
54%
EC Bahia or Sao Paulo FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.3%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.6%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | Sao Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 24% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 16% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.