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Fluminense FC vs SC Recife, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
Fluminense FC
1 – 0
Full Time
SC Recife
Sat 16 Jan 2021 · 22:00 UTC Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho HT 45+7' · FT 45+6'
R 40' Junior
Y 58' Sander
Fred 76' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Fluminense FC vs SC Recife — Serie A at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho.

Match Details

  • Referee Bruno Boschilia
  • Referee Johnny Barros de Oliveira
  • Referee Heber Roberto Lopes
  • Referee

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

5
3
2
Fluminense FC 10 games · Avg 2.3 goals SC Recife
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-16 Fluminense FC 1–0 SC Recife 2020-09-20 SC Recife 1–0 Fluminense FC 2018-11-11 Fluminense FC 0–0 SC Recife 2018-07-22 SC Recife 1–2 Fluminense FC 2017-11-25 Fluminense FC 1–2 SC Recife

Recent Form

Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jan SC Recife H 1–0 W
14 Jan SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–5 L
07 Jan CR Flamengo A 2–1 W
27 Dec Sao Paulo FC H 1–2 L
17 Dec AC Goianiense A 1–2 L
13 Dec CR Vasco da Gama A 1–1 D
SC Recife
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jan Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
09 Jan SE Palmeiras H 0–1 L
06 Jan Fortaleza EC H 1–0 W
26 Dec Goiás EC A 0–1 L
19 Dec Gremio FBPA H 1–1 D
13 Dec Coritiba FBC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
9/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Agustin Canobbio 4 G 2 A
Luciano Acosta 3 G 4 A
Jefferson Savarino 3 G 2 A
Rodrigo Castillo 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Fluminense FC and SC Recife has kicked off!
  • 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ricardinho is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SC Recife.
  • 10' It’s high time Jair Ventura made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 20' The travelling SC Recife supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 40' Poor challenge from Junior. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
  • 42' The SC Recife manager makes a substitution. Marquinhos departs to be replaced by Sander.
  • 46' Another change for SC Recife made on 46 minute. Ronaldo leaves to be changed by Ewerton.
  • 49' A stunning finish from Patric — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 54' Fluminense FC is showing some good football. However, Fluminense FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sander on 58.
  • 63' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 63 minutes.
  • 68' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fluminense FC and SC Recife are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 69' Caio Paulista gets the nod from Fluminense FC. He replaces Luiz Henrique and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 74' A quiet spell here at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho. SC Recife seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 76' Fluminense FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 79' Hernane Brocador is replacing Raul Prata for the SC Recife side.
  • 80' A tactical swap from Fluminense FC — Nene on, Michel Araujo off on 80 minutes.
  • 85' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SC Recife that had 240 games and scored 123 goals.
  • 88' Hudson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucca on 88 minute.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Dalberto as he leaves the pitch. Mikael steps in for SC Recife.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for SC Recife.

Lineups

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcao

SC Recife Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jair Ventura

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lucca 3
Andre 2
Pedro 2
Pedro 2
Hernane Brocador 1
John Kennedy 1
Patric 1
David Braz 1

Head to Head

2021-01-16 Fluminense FC 1–0 SC Recife 2020-09-20 SC Recife 1–0 Fluminense FC 2018-11-11 Fluminense FC 0–0 SC Recife 2018-07-22 SC Recife 1–2 Fluminense FC 2017-11-25 Fluminense FC 1–2 SC Recife

Fluminense FC Form

2021-01-16 Fluminense FC 1–0 SC Recife W 2021-01-14 SC Corinthians Paulista 5–0 Fluminense FC L 2021-01-07 CR Flamengo 1–2 Fluminense FC W 2020-12-27 Fluminense FC 1–2 Sao Paulo FC L 2020-12-17 AC Goianiense 2–1 Fluminense FC L 2020-12-13 CR Vasco da Gama 1–1 Fluminense FC D

SC Recife Form

2021-01-16 Fluminense FC 1–0 SC Recife L 2021-01-09 SC Recife 0–1 SE Palmeiras L 2021-01-06 SC Recife 1–0 Fortaleza EC W 2020-12-26 Goiás EC 1–0 SC Recife L 2020-12-19 SC Recife 1–1 Gremio FBPA D 2020-12-13 SC Recife 1–0 Coritiba FBC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.13 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81 SC Recife xG
I would bet for: Fluminense FC or Draw 76% + Under 2.5 goals 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC45% Draw31% SC Recife24%
Actual: Fluminense FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
76%
Draw or SC Recife
55%
Fluminense FC or SC Recife
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC27% Draw55% SC Recife18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
10.3%
2 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.2%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
1.4%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push SC Recife covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 24% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 16% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
SC Recife keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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