Fortaleza EC vs EC Bahia, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fortaleza EC vs EC Bahia — Serie A .
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- EC Bahia 17 games · 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec | EC Bahia | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Dec | Cuiaba EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Dec | EC Juventude | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Santos FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Nov | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Nov | Ceará SC | H | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Fluminense FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | CA Mineiro | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Nov | AC Goianiense | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Nov | Grêmio FBPA | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Nov | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
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
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Fortaleza EC launch into their encounter with EC Bahia.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fortaleza EC and EC Bahia are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 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 Ronaldo Cesar suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' The -year-old Felipe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marcelo Boeck.
- 25' GOAL! Rodriguinho scores on 25.
- 28' Rai Nascimento was booked on 28.
- 33' Gilberto has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' It looks like no one’s ball. EC Bahia is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 43' The referee calls foul for Matheus. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' Ederson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Felipe on 46 minute.
- 51' Magnificent from Wellington Paulista! That is 39 goals in 173 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 52' What a strike from Wellington Paulista! The score is 2-1.
- 57' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fortaleza EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 59' The crowd applauds Juninho Capixaba as he leaves the pitch. Lucas Mugni steps in for EC Bahia.
- 64' It looks surprising Fortaleza EC does not make any changes. Matheus has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 68' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucas Lima is hanging Matheus on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' Yago Pikachu is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fortaleza EC so far.
- 77' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for German Conti.
- 79' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yago Pikachu makes it 3-1.
- 80' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 80 minute. Osvaldo leaves to be changed by Bruno Melo.
- 80' It’s a booking for Fortaleza EC player. Yago Pikachu gets a Yellow card.
- 81' Fortaleza EC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 83' Edson Alvarado makes way for Hugo Rodallega at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from EC Bahia.
- 85' The crowd applauds Patrick as he leaves the pitch. Ronaldo Cesar steps in for EC Bahia.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Valentin Depietri. He replaces David on 90 minute.
- With this win, Fortaleza EC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 9
- 5
- 1
- 16
- 44
- 2
-
17
David ↓ Valentin Depietri 90'
- 15
-
96
Matheus ↓ Lucas Lima 68'
-
11
Osvaldo ↓ Bruno Melo 80'
Bench
- 18
- 12
-
25
Lucas Lima ↑ 68'
- 29
-
30
Bruno Melo ↑ 80'
-
77
Igor Torres ↑ 68'
- 20
-
13
Ederson ↑ 46'
- 19
-
34
Valentin Depietri ↑ 90'
- 33
Coach
Juan Pablo Vojvoda
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Juninho Capixaba ↓ Lucas Mugni 59'
- 2
- 3
- 5
- 21
- 79
-
10
Rodriguinho ↓ Danielzinho 85'
- 9
-
45
Patrick ↓ Ronaldo Cesar 85'
-
35
Edson Alvarado ↓ Hugo Rodallega 83'
- 18
Bench
-
23
Hugo Rodallega ↑ 83'
-
19
Lucas Mugni ↑ 59'
- 42
- 50
- 77
- 13
- 4
- 37
-
8
Danielzinho ↑ 85'
- 14
- 15
-
57
Ronaldo Cesar ↑ 85'
Coach
Guto Ferreira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hugo Rodallega | 4 |
| Marinho | 3 |
| Rodriguinho | 3 |
| Yago Pikachu | 2 |
| Gilberto | 2 |
| Juninho | 2 |
| Rodrigo Nestor | 1 |
| Matheus | 1 |
Head to Head
Fortaleza EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.44
Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
EC Bahia xG
I would bet for:
Fortaleza EC or EC Bahia 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fortaleza EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Fortaleza EC or Draw
69%
Draw or EC Bahia
58%
Fortaleza EC or EC Bahia
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 0
8%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC
| Handicap | Fortaleza EC covers | Push | EC Bahia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.