Fortaleza EC vs CA Mineiro, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fortaleza EC vs CA Mineiro — Serie A at Estadio Castelao.
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- CA Mineiro 34 games · 50 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Wagner Reway
- Referee Savio Pereira
- Referee Daniel Henrique da Silva Andrade
- Referee Jose Reinaldo do Nascimento Junior
- Referee Antonio Magno Lima Cordeiro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct | CA Mineiro | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Oct | AC Goianiense | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Sep | Santos FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | SC Internacional | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Sep | SC Recife | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Oct | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 4–1 | W |
| 27 Sep | Gremio FBPA | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Sep | AC Goianiense | A | 4–3 | W |
| 13 Sep | RB Bragantino | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Sep | Santos FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
CA Mineiro this season
CA Mineiro this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Mineiro
0-15
3/5
16-30
8/1
31-45
5/6
46-60
2/2
61-75
8/5
76+
9/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Mineiro
| Bernard | 5 G | 4 A |
| Tomas Cuello | 5 G | 2 A |
| Victor Hugo Gomes | 4 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio Castelao. Fortaleza EC are looking to make home advantage count against CA Mineiro.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 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' 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 Roger Carvalho suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' With 1 assists to his name this season, Guilherme Arana is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fortaleza EC.
- 32' It’s a booking for Fortaleza EC player. Felipe gets a Yellow card.
- 37' Magnificent from David! That is 19 goals in 262 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 38' A moment of madness from Felipe on 38 minutes earns him a Red card. Fortaleza EC will be frustrated.
- 39' Poor challenge from Felipe. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 41' Time for substitution for Fortaleza EC. David is replaced by Yuri.
- 42' A goal from the Brazil international Eduardo Sasha! He fires home on 42 to make it 1-1!
- 44' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Eduardo Sasha.
- 46' A change in the CA Mineiro ranks — Fabio Santos exits the field as Marquinhos enters on 46.
- 51' CA Mineiro is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fortaleza EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 61' The travelling CA Mineiro supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 64' Another change for CA Mineiro made on 64 minute. Hyoran leaves to be changed by Marrony.
- 65' Goal! Yuri scores his 2 goal in 395 matches.
- 67' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for David.
- 69' It’s a booking for Fortaleza EC player. Gabriel Dias gets a Yellow card.
- 72' Mariano catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 72.
- 72' It is a substitution in CA Mineiro team. Mariano is replaced by Guga on 72 minute.
- 74' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bruno Melo is hanging Carlinhos on the field on 74 minute.
- 79' It looks surprising CA Mineiro does not make any changes. Jair has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 84' Fortaleza EC have won 352 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 85' What composure from Bruno Melo! The Brazil international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 90' Keno catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Marlon has so much to prove this time. He replaces Osvaldo on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Fortaleza EC 2-1 CA Mineiro.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 5
- 25
-
6
Carlinhos ↓ Bruno Melo 74'
- 12
- 13
- 4
- 2
- 15
- 20
- 14
Bench
- 9
- 7
- 91
-
57
Yuri ↑ 41'
- 23
-
30
Bruno Melo ↑ 74'
- 8
- 28
-
11
Osvaldo ↑ 46'
- 32
- 88
- 29
Coach
Rogério Ceni
CA Mineiro Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 31
- 8
-
6
Fabio Santos ↓ Marquinhos 46'
- 20
- 29
- 13
- 25
- 18
- 11
- 40
Bench
- 32
-
38
Marrony ↑ 64'
- 1
- 30
-
50
Marquinhos ↑ 46'
- 16
-
2
Guga ↑ 72'
- 22
- 19
- 26
- 33
Coach
Jorge Sampaoli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Deyverson | 3 |
| Paulinho | 3 |
| Hulk | 3 |
| Romarinho | 2 |
| Tomas Pochettino | 2 |
| Juninho | 2 |
| Eduardo Vargas | 2 |
| Gabriel Dias | 2 |
Head to Head
Fortaleza EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.62
Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
CA Mineiro xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fortaleza EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Fortaleza EC or Draw
74%
Draw or CA Mineiro
52%
Fortaleza EC or CA Mineiro
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC
| Handicap | Fortaleza EC covers | Push | CA Mineiro covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
CA Mineiro keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.