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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 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 São Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

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/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
–/9
61-75
5/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

São Paulo FC
Luciano 8 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 8 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Fortaleza EC launch into their encounter with Sao Paulo FC.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Reinaldo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fortaleza EC so far.
  • 11' David puts Fortaleza EC on the lead.
  • 16' Sao Paulo FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 21' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 26' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Igor Gomes suffering a number of foals already.
  • 31' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marconne Montenegro might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fortaleza EC and Sao Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 40' What composure from Gabriel! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 45' 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.
  • 50' Sao Paulo FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 53' Felipe was booked on 53.
  • 54' Goal! David scores his 18 goal in 258 matches.
  • 56' Hernanes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 56.
  • 59' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — Pablo Felipe exits the field as Luciano enters on 59.
  • 61' Brilliant from the ! Luciano makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 61.
  • 66' It is a cagey affair so far. Fortaleza EC in their trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact .
  • 71' A tactical swap from Fortaleza EC — Wellington Paulista on, Bergson off on 71 minutes.
  • 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rodrigo Nestor on 72.
  • 72' Hernanes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rodrigo Nestor on 72 minute.
  • 74' Wellington Paulista adds to his 0 season tally! Fortaleza EC lead 3-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 79' Tiago Volpi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 378 appearances.
  • 80' Gabriel Dias is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tinga at the 80 minute mark.
  • 81' Luciano has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 81 minutes.
  • 86' A tactical swap from Fortaleza EC — Ederson on, David off on 86 minutes.
  • 88' Jackson was booked on 88.
  • 88' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Vitor is replaced by Igor Gomes on 88 minute.
  • 90' Leo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Fortaleza EC.

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
Igor Gomes 1
Juninho Capixaba 1
James Rodriguez 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.