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

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
Fortaleza EC
2 – 3
Full Time
Sao 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 Sao 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 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

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

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Nov Sao 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
Sao 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
23% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/8
61-75
3/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 7 G 1 A
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Fortaleza EC and Sao Paulo FC is underway.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 11' The Brazil David breaks the deadlock on 11 minutes. 1-0!
  • 16' 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.
  • 21' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 26' Tiago Volpi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 373 appearances.
  • 31' 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.
  • 36' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sao Paulo FC that had 373 games and scored 407 goals.
  • 40' GOAL! Gabriel fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 45' Romarinho has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 50' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 53' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Felipe.
  • 54' A stunning finish from David — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 56' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Hernanes gets a Yellow card.
  • 59' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Pablo Felipe is replaced by Luciano on 59 minute.
  • 61' Luciano does the damage! The net is bulging and Sao Paulo FC surge ahead!
  • 66' Tinga, a Brazil , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 71' Bergson makes way for Wellington Paulista at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortaleza EC.
  • 72' Rodrigo Nestor has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 72.
  • 72' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — Rodrigo Nestor exits the field as Hernanes enters on 72.
  • 74' Wellington Paulista adds to his 0 season tally! Fortaleza EC lead 3-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 79' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 80' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gabriel Dias is hanging Tinga on the field on 80 minute.
  • 81' Magnificent from Luciano! That is 63 goals in 389 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 86' It is a substitution in Fortaleza EC team. David is replaced by Ederson on 86 minute.
  • 88' Fortaleza EC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 88' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 88 minute. Vitor leaves to be changed by Igor Gomes.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Leo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • It finishes all square. Fortaleza EC and Sao Paulo FC share the spoils 2-3.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marconne Montenegro

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luciano 3
Robson 3
Juan Lucero 2
David 2
Wellington Paulista 2
Jose Welison 1
Gabriel 1
Andre Silva 1

Head to Head

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

Fortaleza EC Form

2020-11-14 Fortaleza EC 2–3 Sao 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

Sao Paulo FC Form

2020-11-14 Fortaleza EC 2–3 Sao Paulo FC W 2020-11-07 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Goiás EC W 2020-11-01 CR Flamengo 1–4 Sao Paulo FC W 2020-10-18 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Gremio FBPA D 2020-10-10 SE Palmeiras 0–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2020-10-07 Sao 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 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC27% Draw26% Sao Paulo FC47%
Actual: Sao 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 Sao Paulo FC
73%
Fortaleza EC or Sao Paulo FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC21% Draw45% Sao 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 Sao 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% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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