Wednesday , 11 November 2026

Fortaleza EC vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
Fortaleza EC
2 – 3
Full Time
São Paulo FC
Sat 14 Nov 2020 · 22:00 UTC Estadio Castelao HT 45+4' · FT 45+9'
Felipe 53' Y
Y 56' Hernanes
Y 72' Rodrigo Nestor
Jackson 88' Y
Y 90' Leo
Y 90' Dani Alves

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs São Paulo FC — Serie A at Estadio Castelao.

Match Details

  • Referee Marcelo de Lima Henrique
  • Referee Michael Correia
  • Referee Luiz Claudio Regazzone
  • Referee Rodrigo Nunes de Sa
  • Referee

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

5
4
5
Fortaleza EC 14 games · Avg 1.8 goals São Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-11-14 Fortaleza EC 2–3 São Paulo FC 2020-08-13 São Paulo FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-05 São Paulo FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-05-12 Fortaleza EC 0–1 São Paulo FC

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Nov São Paulo FC H 2–3 L
11 Nov EC Bahia A 1–2 L
07 Nov CA Paranaense A 1–2 L
01 Nov Fluminense FC H 0–1 L
18 Oct SE Palmeiras H 2–0 W
10 Oct Coritiba FBC A 0–0 D
São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Nov Fortaleza EC A 3–2 W
07 Nov Goiás EC H 2–1 W
01 Nov CR Flamengo A 4–1 W
18 Oct Gremio FBPA H 0–0 D
10 Oct SE Palmeiras A 2–0 W
07 Oct AC Goianiense H 3–0 W

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

São Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

São Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 10 G 2 A
Luciano 9 G 1 A
Artur Guimaraes 4 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Estadio Castelao that hosts another battle between Fortaleza EC and São Paulo FC.
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Fortaleza EC in their trying to find a way past São Paulo FC's compact .
  • 11' David does the damage! The net is bulging and Fortaleza EC surge ahead!
  • 16' 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.
  • 21' São Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 26' Fortaleza EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 31' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 40' GOAL! Gabriel scores on 40.
  • 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 50' Fortaleza EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against São Paulo FC's shape.
  • 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Felipe on 53.
  • 54' David is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the .
  • 56' The referee shows Sao Paulo FC player a Yellow card on 56.
  • 59' A tactical swap from Sao Paulo FC — Luciano on, Pablo Felipe off on 59 minutes.
  • 61' Luciano does the damage! The net is bulging and Sao Paulo FC surge ahead!
  • 66' Pablo Felipe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 71' Wellington Paulista is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bergson at the 71 minute mark.
  • 72' Rodrigo Nestor picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Rodrigo Nestor as he leaves the pitch. Hernanes steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 74' Wellington Paulista has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 74 minutes.
  • 79' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 80' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Tinga has done his job and it is now time for Gabriel Dias to step up.
  • 81' Goal! Luciano scores his 66 goal in 404 matches.
  • 86' A change in the Fortaleza EC ranks — David exits the field as Ederson enters on 86.
  • 88' Jackson was booked on 88.
  • 88' Igor Gomes is replacing Vitor for the Sao Paulo FC side.
  • 90' Sao Paulo FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • Another three points for São Paulo FC.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marconne Montenegro

São Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luciano 3
Robson 3
Wellington Paulista 2
Juan Lucero 2
David 2
Juninho Capixaba 1
James Rodriguez 1
Dani Alves 1

Head to Head

2020-11-14 Fortaleza EC 2–3 São Paulo FC 2020-08-13 São Paulo FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-05 São Paulo FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-05-12 Fortaleza EC 0–1 São Paulo FC

Fortaleza EC Form

2020-11-14 Fortaleza EC 2–3 São Paulo FC L 2020-11-11 EC Bahia 2–1 Fortaleza EC L 2020-11-07 CA Paranaense 2–1 Fortaleza EC L 2020-11-01 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Fluminense FC L 2020-10-18 Fortaleza EC 2–0 SE Palmeiras W 2020-10-10 Coritiba FBC 0–0 Fortaleza EC D

São Paulo FC Form

2020-11-14 Fortaleza EC 2–3 São Paulo FC W 2020-11-07 São Paulo FC 2–1 Goiás EC W 2020-11-01 CR Flamengo 1–4 São Paulo FC W 2020-10-18 São Paulo FC 0–0 Gremio FBPA D 2020-10-10 SE Palmeiras 0–2 São Paulo FC W 2020-10-07 São Paulo FC 3–0 AC Goianiense W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.22 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64 São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC27% Draw26% São Paulo FC47%
Actual: São Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
53%
Draw or São Paulo FC
73%
Fortaleza EC or São Paulo FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC21% Draw45% São Paulo FC34%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push São Paulo FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 16% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 21% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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