Fortaleza EC vs Goiás EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fortaleza EC vs Goiás EC — Serie A at Castelao.
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Goiás EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | Goiás EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | RB Bragantino | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | SE Palmeiras | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Nov | Botafogo FR | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Nov | Cuiabá EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Nov | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Nov | CA Mineiro | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | Santos FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Nov | Coritiba FBC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Fortaleza EC have kicked off against Goiás EC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 6' Guilherme Augusto doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 11' Brazil international Lucas Sasha has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 16' Willian Oliveira has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 30 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 21' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fortaleza EC that had 266 games and scored 352 goals.
- 24' Guilherme Marques has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 24.
- 29' Fortaleza EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 34' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joao Ricardo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Goiás EC.
- 37' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Titi on 37 minutes.
- 42' It looks surprising Fortaleza EC does not make any changes. Calebe has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 47' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Thiago Galhardo made 299 appearances and scored 52 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 48' The referee shows Goias EC player a Yellow card on 48.
- 53' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 54' Thiago Galhardo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 55' The referee calls foul for Thiago Galhardo. He receives a Yellow card.
- 60' It is a substitution in Fortaleza EC team. Thiago Galhardo is replaced by Juan Lucero on 60 minute.
- 64' Time for substitution for Goias EC. Willian Oliveira is replaced by Raphael Guzzo.
- 65' A change in the Goias EC ranks — Guilherme Marques exits the field as Breno Herculano enters on 65.
- 70' 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.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Marinho. He replaces Guilherme Augusto on 73 minute.
- 78' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 82' Another substitution for Goias EC to replace Everton Morelli by Dodozinho on 82 minute.
- 83' It is a substitution in Goias EC team. Pedrinho is replaced by Matheus Babi on 83 minute.
- 88' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 90' A moment of madness from Alesson on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Goias EC will be frustrated.
- 90' The Fortaleza EC bench stirs into life. Yago Pikachu is withdrawn and Lucas Crispim gets his opportunity.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Fortaleza EC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
22
Yago Pikachu ↓ Lucas Crispim 90'
-
91
Thiago Galhardo ↓ Juan Lucero 60'
- 45
- 88
- 19
- 2
-
8
Caio Alexandre ↓ Jose Welison 73'
-
27
Calebe ↓ Tomas Pochettino 60'
- 4
-
29
Guilherme Augusto ↓ Marinho 73'
Bench
-
12
Marinho ↑ 73'
- 16
- 6
- 20
- 32
-
7
Tomas Pochettino ↑ 60'
-
9
Juan Lucero ↑ 60'
- 39
-
10
Lucas Crispim ↑ 90'
- 5
-
17
Jose Welison ↑ 73'
- 21
Coach
Juan Vojvoda
Goiás EC Lineups
Starting XI
-
40
Everton Morelli ↓ Dodozinho 82'
- 43
- 3
- 23
- 12
- 8
- 2
- 41
- 20
- 60
-
–
Pedrinho ↓ Matheus Babi 83'
Bench
-
27
Alesson ↑ 83'
- 88
-
5
Raphael Guzzo ↑ 64'
-
–
Matheus Babi ↑ 83'
- 4
-
–
Breno Herculano ↑ 65'
-
30
Dodozinho ↑ 82'
Coach
Edimar Torquato
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Sasha | 2 |
| Osvaldo | 2 |
| Bruno Melo | 2 |
| Wellington Paulista | 2 |
| Fernandao | 1 |
| Pedro Raul | 1 |
| Yago Pikachu | 1 |
| Juan Quintero | 1 |
Head to Head
Fortaleza EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23
Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Goiás EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fortaleza EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Fortaleza EC or Draw
75%
Draw or Goiás EC
54%
Fortaleza EC or Goiás EC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fortaleza EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
13.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.4%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC
| Handicap | Fortaleza EC covers | Push | Goiás EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 23% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Goiás EC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.