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Fortaleza EC vs EC Bahia, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2019
Fortaleza EC
2 – 1
Full Time
EC Bahia
Sun 8 Dec 2019 · 19:00 UTC Estadio Castelao HT 45' · FT 45'
Carlinhos 32' Y
Gabriel Dias 86' Y
Y 88' Shaylon

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs EC Bahia — Serie A at Estadio Castelao.

Match Details

  • Referee Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Correa
  • Referee Wagner do Nascimento Magalhaes
  • Referee Thiago Henrique Neto Correa Farinha
  • Referee Adriano Barros Carneiro

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

4
3
5
Fortaleza EC 12 games · Avg 3.0 goals EC Bahia
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-08 Fortaleza EC 2–1 EC Bahia 2019-09-15 EC Bahia 1–1 Fortaleza EC

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec EC Bahia H 2–1 W
05 Dec Fluminense FC A 0–0 D
01 Dec Goiás EC A 2–1 W
28 Nov Santos FC H 2–1 W
24 Nov SC Internacional A 2–2 D
17 Nov CS Alagoano H 3–0 W
EC Bahia
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec Fortaleza EC A 1–2 L
05 Dec CR Vasco da Gama H 1–1 D
01 Dec CS Alagoano A 2–1 W
28 Nov CA Mineiro H 1–1 D
24 Nov Goiás EC A 3–4 L
17 Nov SE Palmeiras H 1–1 D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
41% Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

EC Bahia
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
3/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

EC Bahia
Luciano Juba 7 G 1 A
Everaldo 4 G
Willian Jose 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Castelao!
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Rogério Ceni will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 13' Goal! Osvaldo scores his 11 goal in 266 matches.
  • 18' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 23' 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.
  • 28' EC Bahia come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 32' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Carlinhos.
  • 33' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Artur makes it 1-1.
  • 38' Gilberto is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for EC Bahia so far.
  • 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering EC Bahia that had 329 games and scored 352 goals.
  • 48' It looks like no one’s ball. EC Bahia is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 52' Tinga has so much to prove this time. He replaces Edinho on 52 minute.
  • 57' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 62' Fortaleza EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 62.
  • 64' Romarinho makes way for Kieza at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortaleza EC.
  • 69' Joao Pedro makes way for Lucca at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from EC Bahia.
  • 74' Fortaleza EC have won 352 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 78' A goal from the Brazil international Tinga! He fires home on 78 to make it 2-1!
  • 81' Fresh legs for EC Bahia! Fernandao comes on to replace Ronaldo.
  • 85' EC Bahia ring the changes. Artur has done his job and it is now time for Shaylon to step up.
  • 86' Controversy at the stadium! Gabriel Dias argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Shaylon on 88.
  • Fortaleza EC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.65 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 EC Bahia xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC52% Draw25% EC Bahia23%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
77%
Draw or EC Bahia
48%
Fortaleza EC or EC Bahia
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC34% Draw46% EC Bahia20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push EC Bahia covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 22% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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