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Fortaleza EC vs SC Recife, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
Fortaleza EC
1 – 0
Full Time
SC Recife
Wed 9 Sep 2020 · 21:00 UTC Estadio Castelao HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'
Y 56' Ronaldo
Y 56' Betinho
Romarinho 56' Y
Felipe 61' Y
Juan Quintero 64' Y
David 68' Y
Ronald 84' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs SC Recife — Serie A at Estadio Castelao.

Match Details

  • Referee Felipe Alan Costa de Oliveira
  • Referee Celso Luiz Da Silva
  • Referee Felipe Fernandes de Lima
  • Referee Antonio Magno Lima Cordeiro

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

4
1
1
Fortaleza EC 6 games · Avg 0.8 goals SC Recife
Last 5 meetings
2020-09-09 Fortaleza EC 1–0 SC Recife

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
27 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista A 1–1 D
19 Aug Goiás EC A 3–1 W
SC Recife
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Sep Fortaleza EC A 0–1 L
06 Sep Goiás EC H 2–1 W
03 Sep Gremio FBPA A 2–1 W
30 Aug Coritiba FBC A 0–1 L
23 Aug São Paulo FC H 0–1 L
20 Aug Santos FC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Fortaleza EC and SC Recife get this one started.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Estadio Castelao. Fortaleza EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' Brazil international Luan Polli has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 30' David is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fortaleza EC so far.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Fortaleza EC in their trying to find a way past SC Recife's compact .
  • 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 50' SC Recife are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 54' What a moment for Wellington Paulista! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ronaldo on 56.
  • 61' Felipe has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 61.
  • 62' Bruninho is replacing Elton for the SC Recife side.
  • 64' That is a Yellow card for Fortaleza EC. Juan Quintero will be fuming at that decision.
  • 66' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Osvaldo has done his job and it is now time for Yuri to step up.
  • 68' The referee has no hesitation. David is booked for Fortaleza EC — Yellow card on 68.
  • 73' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jair Ventura will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 74' A tactical swap from Fortaleza EC — Gabriel Dias on, Tinga off on 74 minutes.
  • 79' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 80' Ronald has so much to prove this time. He replaces Felipe on 80 minute.
  • 81' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 81 minute. David leaves to be changed by Marlon.
  • 82' The whistle greets Felipe as he departs to be replaced by Ronald.
  • 83' A tactical swap from Fortaleza EC — Tiago Orobo on, Wellington Paulista off on 83 minutes.
  • 84' Ronald has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
  • 86' Another substitution for SC Recife to replace Marquinhos by Venuto on 86 minute.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Fortaleza EC take all three points.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogério Ceni

SC Recife Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jair Ventura

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.29 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.63 SC Recife xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC53% Draw29% SC Recife18%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes35% 0% No65%
Avg goals/match: 1.92
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 57%
43%
± 2.5 30%
70%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
82%
Draw or SC Recife
47%
Fortaleza EC or SC Recife
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC33% Draw55% SC Recife12%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
17%
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
7.6%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 2
2.7%
2 – 2
2.5%
4 – 0
1.6%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push SC Recife covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 16% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 27% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 12% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
54% ✓
SC Recife keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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