Thursday , 2 July 2026

Fortaleza EC vs Grêmio FBPA, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
Fortaleza EC
0 – 0
Full Time
Grêmio FBPA
Sun 10 Jan 2021 · 00:00 UTC Estadio Castelao HT 45+9' · FT 45+7'
Y 38' Lucas Silva
Derley 45' Y
Joao Paulo 51' Y
Felipe 57' Y
Wellington Paulista 72' Y
Y 86' Paulo Miranda

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs Grêmio FBPA — Serie A at Estadio Castelao.

Match Details

  • Referee Cristhian Passos Sorence
  • Referee Leone Carvalho
  • Referee Jefferson Ferreira de Moraes
  • Referee Antonio Magno Lima Cordeiro

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

3
6
3
Fortaleza EC 12 games · Avg 1.8 goals Grêmio FBPA
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-10 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Grêmio FBPA 2020-09-13 Grêmio FBPA 1–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-19 Fortaleza EC 2–1 Grêmio FBPA 2019-06-08 Grêmio FBPA 1–0 Fortaleza EC

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Jan Grêmio FBPA H 0–0 D
06 Jan SC Recife A 0–1 L
26 Dec CR Flamengo H 0–0 D
20 Dec Ceará SC H 0–2 L
12 Dec RB Bragantino A 1–2 L
03 Dec SC Corinthians Paulista H 0–0 D
Grêmio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Jan Fortaleza EC A 0–0 D
06 Jan EC Bahia H 2–1 W
27 Dec AC Goianiense H 2–1 W
19 Dec SC Recife A 1–1 D
13 Dec Goiás EC A 0–0 D
06 Dec CR Vasco da Gama H 4–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
39% Clean Sheets
Grêmio FBPA this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Grêmio FBPA
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Grêmio FBPA
Carlos Vinicius 9 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Estadio Castelao will turn into a battlefield for Fortaleza EC and Grêmio FBPA.
  • 5' Ferreira has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fortaleza EC and Grêmio FBPA are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' It’s high time Enderson Moreira made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 20' It looks surprising Fortaleza EC does not make any changes. Paulao has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 38' It’s a booking for Gremio FBPA player. Lucas Silva gets a Yellow card.
  • 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Derley on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Fortaleza EC will be frustrated.
  • 46' A goal from the Brazil international Pepe! He fires home on 45 to make it 0-1!
  • 51' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joao Paulo on 51.
  • 56' Grêmio FBPA come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 57' Felipe picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 62' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 66' Cesar Pinares makes way for Thaciano at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gremio FBPA.
  • 71' Fortaleza EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Grêmio FBPA's shape.
  • 72' The referee has no hesitation. Wellington Paulista is booked for Fortaleza EC — Yellow card on 72.
  • 77' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lucas Silva is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fortaleza EC.
  • 78' Ferreira has so much to prove this time. He replaces Diego Churin on 78 minute.
  • 80' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 80 minute. Osvaldo leaves to be changed by Bruno Melo.
  • 85' 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.
  • 86' The referee has no hesitation. Paulo Miranda is booked for Gremio FBPA — Yellow card on 86.
  • 90' The whistle greets Ronald as he departs to be replaced by Derley.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Enderson Moreira

Grêmio FBPA Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Martin Braithwaite 3
Pepe 2
Osvaldo 2
Diego Souza 1
Carlos Vinicius 1
Yago Pikachu 1
Matheus Pereira 1
Luis Suarez 1

Head to Head

2021-01-10 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Grêmio FBPA 2020-09-13 Grêmio FBPA 1–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-19 Fortaleza EC 2–1 Grêmio FBPA 2019-06-08 Grêmio FBPA 1–0 Fortaleza EC

Fortaleza EC Form

2021-01-10 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Grêmio FBPA D 2021-01-06 SC Recife 1–0 Fortaleza EC L 2020-12-26 Fortaleza EC 0–0 CR Flamengo D 2020-12-20 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Ceará SC L 2020-12-12 RB Bragantino 2–1 Fortaleza EC L 2020-12-03 Fortaleza EC 0–0 SC Corinthians Paulista D

Grêmio FBPA Form

2021-01-10 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Grêmio FBPA D 2021-01-06 Grêmio FBPA 2–1 EC Bahia W 2020-12-27 Grêmio FBPA 2–1 AC Goianiense W 2020-12-19 SC Recife 1–1 Grêmio FBPA D 2020-12-13 Goiás EC 0–0 Grêmio FBPA D 2020-12-06 Grêmio FBPA 4–0 CR Vasco da Gama W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.84 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8 Grêmio FBPA xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 77% + Fortaleza EC or Draw 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC34% Draw36% Grêmio FBPA30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes33% 0% No67%
Avg goals/match: 1.64
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 78%
22%
± 1.5 49%
51%
± 2.5 23%
77%
± 3.5 9%
91%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
69%
Draw or Grêmio FBPA
66%
Fortaleza EC or Grêmio FBPA
64%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC21% Draw60% Grêmio FBPA19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
13.9%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 1
5.5%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
2.4%
3 – 0
1.8%
3 – 1
1.6%
0 – 3
1.5%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push Grêmio FBPA covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 21% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 20% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗
Grêmio FBPA keeps clean sheet
43% ✗

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