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Fortaleza EC vs Gremio FBPA, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2019
Fortaleza EC
2 – 1
Full Time
Gremio FBPA
Sat 19 Oct 2019 · 20:00 UTC Estadio Castelao HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 29' Andre
Carlinhos 32' Y
Marlon 82' Y
Gabriel Dias 84' Y
Kieza 90' Y
R 90' Rafael Galhardo
Y 90' Rafael Galhardo

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Bruno Raphael Pires
  • Referee Andre Luiz de Freitas Castro
  • Referee Cristhian Passos Sorence
  • Referee Adriano Barros Carneiro

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 24 51
2 CR Flamengo 23 45
3 CA Paranaense 24 44
4 Fluminense FC 24 41
5 Cruzeiro EC 25 39
6 EC Bahia 24 37
7 CA Mineiro 24 36
8 RB Bragantino 24 35
9 Coritiba FBC 24 34
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 24 32
11 Sao Paulo FC 24 30
12 Botafogo FR 23 30
13 EC Vitoria 25 29
14 Santos FC 23 26
15 SC Internacional 24 25
16 Gremio FBPA 23 25
17 CR Vasco da Gama 24 25
18 Mirassol FC 23 24
19 Clube do Remo 24 23
20 Chapecoense AF 23 14

Head-to-Head

3
6
3
Fortaleza EC 12 games · Avg 1.8 goals Gremio FBPA
Last 5 meetings
2019-10-19 Fortaleza EC 2–1 Gremio FBPA 2019-06-08 Gremio FBPA 1–0 Fortaleza EC

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Oct Gremio FBPA H 2–1 W
16 Oct CR Flamengo H 1–2 L
13 Oct CR Vasco da Gama A 0–1 L
09 Oct Chapecoense AF H 2–0 W
05 Oct Sao Paulo FC A 1–2 L
30 Sep Botafogo FR H 1–0 W
Gremio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Oct Fortaleza EC A 1–2 L
16 Oct EC Bahia H 0–1 L
13 Oct CA Mineiro A 4–1 W
10 Oct Ceará SC H 2–1 W
05 Oct SC Corinthians Paulista H 0–0 D
29 Sep Fluminense FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
30% Clean Sheets
Gremio FBPA this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Gremio FBPA
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/6
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Gremio FBPA
Carlos Vinicius 10 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Fortaleza EC gets underway.
  • 5' The 43-year-old Wellington Paulista has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Assisted by Rafael Galhardo with the perfectly-timed delivery and Paulo Miranda makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fortaleza EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 29' A moment of madness from Andre on 29 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Gremio FBPA will be frustrated.
  • 32' Carlinhos has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 32.
  • 35' The deadlock is broken! Wellington Paulista gets on the scoresheet on 35 minutes.
  • 40' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 41' What composure from Osvaldo! The Brazil international strokes it home. 2-1.
  • 46' Felipe has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fortaleza EC and Gremio FBPA are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 60' Fortaleza EC make a change. Edinho trudges off to be replaced by Nene Bonilha on 60 minutes.
  • 62' Everton is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andre at the 62 minute mark.
  • 67' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fortaleza EC and Gremio FBPA are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 71' Marlon gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Romarinho and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 76' Fortaleza EC is showing some good football. However, Fortaleza EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 79' Gremio FBPA ring the changes. Luciano has done his job and it is now time for Diego Tardelli to step up.
  • 82' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marlon on 82.
  • 84' Controversy at the stadium! Gabriel Dias argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 89' Felipe Alves has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 90' Fortaleza EC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • Full Time. Fortaleza EC beats Gremio FBPA

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogério Ceni

Gremio FBPA Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Martin Braithwaite 3
Osvaldo 2
Pepe 2
Hercules 1
Wellington Paulista 1
Deyverson 1
Marlon 1
Diego Souza 1

Head to Head

2019-10-19 Fortaleza EC 2–1 Gremio FBPA 2019-06-08 Gremio FBPA 1–0 Fortaleza EC

Fortaleza EC Form

2019-10-19 Fortaleza EC 2–1 Gremio FBPA W 2019-10-16 Fortaleza EC 1–2 CR Flamengo L 2019-10-13 CR Vasco da Gama 1–0 Fortaleza EC L 2019-10-09 Fortaleza EC 2–0 Chapecoense AF W 2019-10-05 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC L 2019-09-30 Fortaleza EC 1–0 Botafogo FR W

Gremio FBPA Form

2019-10-19 Fortaleza EC 2–1 Gremio FBPA L 2019-10-16 Gremio FBPA 0–1 EC Bahia L 2019-10-13 CA Mineiro 1–4 Gremio FBPA W 2019-10-10 Gremio FBPA 2–1 Ceará SC W 2019-10-05 Gremio FBPA 0–0 SC Corinthians Paulista D 2019-09-29 Fluminense FC 2–1 Gremio FBPA L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2 Gremio FBPA xG
I would bet for: Fortaleza EC or Gremio FBPA 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC43% Draw28% Gremio FBPA29%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
71%
Draw or Gremio FBPA
57%
Fortaleza EC or Gremio FBPA
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC28% Draw48% Gremio FBPA24%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.8%
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push Gremio FBPA covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 21% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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