Fortaleza EC vs SC Internacional, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fortaleza EC vs SC Internacional — Serie A at Estadio Castelao.
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- SC Internacional 22 games · 23 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alessandro Alvaro Rocha de Matos
- Referee Jucimar dos Santos Dias
- Referee Marielson Alves Silva
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | SC Internacional | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Sep | SC Recife | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Sep | CR Flamengo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Ceará SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Aug | RB Bragantino | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Sep | Goiás EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Sep | Ceará SC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Sep | EC Bahia | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Sep | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Aug | Botafogo FR | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season
SC Internacional this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SC Internacional
0-15
–/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SC Internacional
| Johan Carbonero | 5 G | 3 A |
| Alexandro Bernabei | 4 G | 1 A |
| Alan Patrick | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Fortaleza EC and SC Internacional is underway.
- 5' 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.
- 10' David, a Brazil , has 20 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Franco Fragapane is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SC Internacional.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Eduardo Coudet might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' Fortaleza EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 26' Jackson gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Juan Quintero and will look to change the dynamic.
- 30' The SC Internacional bench stirs into life. Patrick is withdrawn and Nonato gets his opportunity.
- 35' Wellington Paulista is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fortaleza EC tonight.
- 40' Fortaleza EC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' Fresh legs for SC Internacional! Andres D'Alessandro comes on to replace Johnny.
- 48' A moment of madness from Juninho on 48 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Fortaleza EC will be frustrated.
- 53' Brazil international Marcelo Lomba has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' Supporters expect more eagerness from Felipe Alves, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Castelao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 63' Ze Gabriel is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fortaleza EC so far.
- 64' That is a Yellow card for SC Internacional. Andres D'Alessandro will be fuming at that decision.
- 66' Felipe makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Fortaleza EC are in front.
- 71' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SC Internacional needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 72' Controversy at the stadium! Nonato argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 73' Leandro Fernandez makes way for Gabriel Boschilia at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Internacional.
- 76' The Fortaleza EC bench stirs into life. Osvaldo is withdrawn and Yuri gets his opportunity.
- 76' That is a Yellow card for SC Internacional. Gabriel Boschilia will be fuming at that decision.
- 77' The crowd applauds Wellington Paulista as he leaves the pitch. Ronald steps in for Fortaleza EC.
- 82' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 83' Tiago Orobo gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Romarinho and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' Rodrigo Lindoso has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nonato on 85 minute.
- 90' The travelling SC Internacional supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- SC Internacional will have plenty to reflect on. Fortaleza EC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
David ↓ Franco Fragapane 83'
- 5
- 25
- 6
- 12
-
9
Wellington Paulista C ↓ Ronald 77'
-
3
Juan Quintero ↓ Jackson 26'
- 15
- 28
- 11
-
20
Romarinho ↓ Tiago Orobo 83'
Bench
-
26
Jackson ↑ 26'
-
7
Franco Fragapane ↑ 83'
- 91
-
57
Yuri ↑ 76'
- 23
- 4
- 30
- 8
- 32
- 88
-
29
Tiago Orobo ↑ 83'
-
14
Ronald ↑ 77'
Coach
Rogério Ceni
SC Internacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 20
- 26
- 12
- 4
- 8
- 88
- 18
- 35
-
30
Johnny ↓ Andres D'Alessandro 46'
Bench
- 14
- 22
- 19
-
21
Gabriel Boschilia ↑ 73'
- 1
- 32
- 6
-
10
Andres D'Alessandro ↑ 46'
-
33
Nonato ↑ 30'
- 99
- 2
- 41
Coach
Eduardo Coudet
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wellington Paulista | 2 |
| Paolo Guerrero | 2 |
| Moises Vieira | 2 |
| Tinga | 2 |
| Yago Pikachu | 2 |
| Titi | 2 |
| Alan Patrick | 2 |
| Robson | 2 |
Head to Head
Fortaleza EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.21
Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
SC Internacional xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fortaleza EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Fortaleza EC or Draw
77%
Draw or SC Internacional
54%
Fortaleza EC or SC Internacional
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.6%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.7%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 2
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC
| Handicap | Fortaleza EC covers | Push | SC Internacional covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 24% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.