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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 SE Palmeiras 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

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 Grêmio FBPA A 2–1 W
30 Aug Coritiba FBC A 0–1 L
23 Aug Sao 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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Fortaleza EC is hosting SC Recife for another epic battle.
  • 5' SC Recife are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Osvaldo, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Castelao with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 20' SC Recife is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fortaleza EC and SC Recife are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 40' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SC Recife needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fortaleza EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 50' Elton has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 54' Magnificent from Wellington Paulista! That is 39 goals in 173 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 56' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ronaldo.
  • 61' Felipe was booked on 61.
  • 62' SC Recife make a change. Elton trudges off to be replaced by Bruninho on 62 minutes.
  • 64' Poor challenge from Juan Quintero. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 66' Yuri gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Osvaldo and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' Poor challenge from David. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 73' SC Recife are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 74' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Tinga has done his job and it is now time for Gabriel Dias to step up.
  • 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 80' Time for substitution for Fortaleza EC. Felipe is replaced by Ronald.
  • 81' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marlon is hanging David on the field on 81 minute.
  • 82' The Fortaleza EC bench stirs into life. Felipe is withdrawn and Ronald gets his opportunity.
  • 83' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tiago Orobo is hanging Wellington Paulista on the field on 83 minute.
  • 84' Fortaleza EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
  • 86' Venuto is replacing Marquinhos for the SC Recife side.
  • The final score is 1-0.

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.