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Fortaleza EC vs Gremio FBPA, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Fortaleza EC
1 – 1
Full Time
Gremio FBPA
Sat 30 Sep 2023 · 19:00 UTC Castelao HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 58' Nathan
Y 74' Lucas Besozzi
Marcelo Benevenuto 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs Gremio FBPA — Serie A at Castelao.

Match Details

  • Referee Alex Ang Ribeiro
  • Referee Raphael Claus
  • Referee Daniel Marques (Brazil)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 25 52
2 CR Flamengo 24 48
3 CA Paranaense 25 45
4 Fluminense FC 25 42
5 EC Bahia 25 40
6 Cruzeiro EC 25 39
7 Coritiba FBC 25 37
8 CA Mineiro 24 36
9 RB Bragantino 24 35
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 25 32
11 Sao Paulo FC 24 30
12 Botafogo FR 24 30
13 Santos FC 24 29
14 EC Vitoria 25 29
15 Gremio FBPA 24 28
16 SC Internacional 25 25
17 Mirassol FC 24 25
18 CR Vasco da Gama 24 25
19 Clube do Remo 25 23
20 Chapecoense AF 24 14

Head-to-Head

3
6
3
Fortaleza EC 12 games · Avg 1.8 goals Gremio FBPA
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-30 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Gremio FBPA 2023-05-14 Gremio FBPA 0–0 Fortaleza EC 2021-10-13 Fortaleza EC 1–0 Gremio FBPA 2021-06-27 Gremio FBPA 0–0 Fortaleza EC 2021-01-10 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Gremio FBPA

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Sep Gremio FBPA H 1–1 D
21 Sep Sao Paulo FC A 2–1 W
14 Sep SC Corinthians Paulista H 2–1 W
03 Sep Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
27 Aug Coritiba FBC H 3–1 W
19 Aug SC Internacional A 1–0 W
Gremio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Sep Fortaleza EC A 1–1 D
22 Sep SE Palmeiras H 1–0 W
19 Sep SC Corinthians Paulista A 4–4 D
15 Sep RB Bragantino A 0–2 L
03 Sep Cuiaba EC H 2–0 W
27 Aug Cruzeiro EC H 3–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Gremio FBPA this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Gremio FBPA
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
4/2
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' Fortaleza EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Grêmio FBPA's shape.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Castelao. Fortaleza EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Grêmio FBPA is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' Fortaleza EC have won 352 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 25' Joao Pedro Pepe has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 30' 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.
  • 34' Fresh legs for Gremio FBPA! Ferreira comes on to replace Joao Pedro Galvao.
  • 39' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 44' GOAL! Thiago Galhardo scores on 44.
  • 46' Everton gets the nod from Gremio FBPA. He replaces Franco Cristaldo and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Fortaleza EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Juan Vojvoda might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 58' It is a substitution in Gremio FBPA team. Nathan is replaced by Ronald on 58 minute.
  • 58' Controversy at the stadium! Nathan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 63' Fortaleza EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Grêmio FBPA backline.
  • 68' Fortaleza EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 73' Ronald is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fortaleza EC tonight.
  • 74' Poor challenge from Lucas Besozzi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 75' The Fortaleza EC bench stirs into life. Yago Pikachu is withdrawn and Calebe gets his opportunity.
  • 80' What a moment for Luis Suarez! That strike on 80 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 83' The Fortaleza EC manager makes a substitution. Lucas Crispim departs to be replaced by Tomas Pochettino.
  • 88' Over 88 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Marcelo Benevenuto. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 90' Another substitution for Gremio FBPA to replace Ferreira by Fabio on 90 minute.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Vojvoda

Gremio FBPA Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Martin Braithwaite 3
Pepe 2
Osvaldo 2
Juan Lucero 1
Yeferson Soteldo 1
Gabriel Dias 1
Alexander Aravena 1
Paulo Miranda 1

Head to Head

2023-09-30 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Gremio FBPA 2023-05-14 Gremio FBPA 0–0 Fortaleza EC 2021-10-13 Fortaleza EC 1–0 Gremio FBPA 2021-06-27 Gremio FBPA 0–0 Fortaleza EC 2021-01-10 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Gremio FBPA

Fortaleza EC Form

2023-09-30 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Gremio FBPA D 2023-09-21 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2023-09-14 Fortaleza EC 2–1 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2023-09-03 Fluminense FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC L 2023-08-27 Fortaleza EC 3–1 Coritiba FBC W 2023-08-19 SC Internacional 0–1 Fortaleza EC W

Gremio FBPA Form

2023-09-30 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Gremio FBPA D 2023-09-22 Gremio FBPA 1–0 SE Palmeiras W 2023-09-19 SC Corinthians Paulista 4–4 Gremio FBPA D 2023-09-15 RB Bragantino 2–0 Gremio FBPA L 2023-09-03 Gremio FBPA 2–0 Cuiaba EC W 2023-08-27 Gremio FBPA 3–0 Cruzeiro EC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.37 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99 Gremio FBPA xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC46% Draw29% Gremio FBPA25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
74%
Draw or Gremio FBPA
54%
Fortaleza EC or Gremio FBPA
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC31% Draw50% Gremio FBPA19%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.8%
0 – 0
11.6%
2 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push Gremio FBPA covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 23% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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