Saturday , 14 November 2026

Fortaleza EC vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2021
Fortaleza EC
1 – 1
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Thu 11 Nov 2021 · 00:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 33' Gabriel Sara
Robson 39' Y
Y 58' Rodrigo Nestor
Y 79' Martin Nicolas Benitez
Y 86' Welington
Wellington Paulista 90' Y
Matheus Jussa 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A .

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 35 51
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 Sao Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 35 41
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

5
4
5
Fortaleza EC 14 games · Avg 1.8 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-11-11 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC 2021-07-17 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 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

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Nov Sao Paulo FC H 1–1 D
06 Nov SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–1 L
31 Oct América FC A 1–2 L
23 Oct CA Paranaense H 3–0 W
16 Oct Chapecoense AF A 2–1 W
13 Oct Gremio FBPA H 1–0 W
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Nov Fortaleza EC A 1–1 D
07 Nov EC Bahia A 0–1 L
31 Oct SC Internacional H 1–0 W
24 Oct RB Bragantino A 0–1 L
18 Oct SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–0 W
14 Oct Ceará SC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 10 G 2 A
Luciano 9 G 1 A
Artur Guimaraes 4 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at . Fortaleza EC are looking to make home advantage count against São Paulo FC.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rogério Ceni might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' Marcelo Conceicao needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 15' The travelling São Paulo FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' Fortaleza EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 30' São Paulo FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 33' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gabriel Sara on 33.
  • 38' 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.
  • 39' Robson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 44' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 49' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 54' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fortaleza EC and São Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 55' Marquinhos is replacing Igor Vinicius for the Sao Paulo FC side.
  • 58' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Rodrigo Nestor gets a Yellow card.
  • 59' Fortaleza EC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Robson on 59.
  • 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 66' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matheus is hanging Lucas Lima on the field on 66 minute.
  • 67' Fresh legs for Fortaleza EC! Romarinho comes on to replace Valentin Depietri.
  • 71' Martin Nicolas Benitez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rodrigo Nestor on 71 minute.
  • 76' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 76 minute. Robson leaves to be changed by Wellington Paulista.
  • 79' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Martin Nicolas Benitez.
  • 83' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Gabriel Sara is withdrawn and Vitor Bueno gets his opportunity.
  • 84' The deadlock is broken! Vitor Bueno gets on the scoresheet on 84 minutes.
  • 85' The crowd applauds Ederson as he leaves the pitch. Yago Pikachu steps in for Fortaleza EC.
  • 86' The referee has no hesitation. Welington is booked for Sao Paulo FC — Yellow card on 86.
  • 87' A tactical swap from Fortaleza EC — Jackson on, Ederson off on 87 minutes.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Wellington Paulista is booked for Fortaleza EC — Yellow card on 90.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogério Ceni

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luciano 3
Robson 3
Wellington Paulista 2
Juan Lucero 2
David 2
Juninho Capixaba 1
James Rodriguez 1
Dani Alves 1

Head to Head

2021-11-11 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC 2021-07-17 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 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

Fortaleza EC Form

2021-11-11 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D 2021-11-06 SC Corinthians Paulista 1–0 Fortaleza EC L 2021-10-31 América FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC L 2021-10-23 Fortaleza EC 3–0 CA Paranaense W 2021-10-16 Chapecoense AF 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2021-10-13 Fortaleza EC 1–0 Gremio FBPA W

Sao Paulo FC Form

2021-11-11 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D 2021-11-07 EC Bahia 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2021-10-31 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 SC Internacional W 2021-10-24 RB Bragantino 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2021-10-18 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2021-10-14 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Ceará SC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.26 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Fortaleza EC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC43% Draw30% Sao Paulo FC27%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
73%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
57%
Fortaleza EC or Sao Paulo FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC29% Draw52% Sao Paulo FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.2%
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 23% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 17% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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