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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 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
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 America 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
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Fortaleza EC launch into their encounter with Sao Paulo FC.
  • 5' Fortaleza EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sao Paulo FC's shape.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fortaleza EC and Sao Paulo FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fortaleza EC and Sao Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 25' Fortaleza EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 33' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gabriel Sara on 33 minutes.
  • 38' Sao Paulo FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 39' Robson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 39.
  • 44' It looks like no one’s ball. Sao Paulo FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 49' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 54' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 55' Marquinhos is ready to make an impact after coming on for Igor Vinicius at the 55 minute mark.
  • 58' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Rodrigo Nestor.
  • 59' Robson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 64' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Gabriel Sara suffering a number of foals already.
  • 66' A change in the Fortaleza EC ranks — Lucas Lima exits the field as Matheus enters on 66.
  • 67' A change in the Fortaleza EC ranks — Valentin Depietri exits the field as Romarinho enters on 67.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Rodrigo Nestor as he leaves the pitch. Martin Nicolas Benitez steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 76' Fortaleza EC make a change. Robson trudges off to be replaced by Wellington Paulista on 76 minutes.
  • 79' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Martin Nicolas Benitez gets a Yellow card.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Gabriel Sara as he leaves the pitch. Vitor Bueno steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 84' What composure from Vitor Bueno! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 85' Yago Pikachu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ederson at the 85 minute mark.
  • 86' Welington catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 86.
  • 87' Time for substitution for Fortaleza EC. Ederson is replaced by Jackson.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Wellington Paulista is booked for Fortaleza EC — Yellow card on 90.
  • The final score is 1-1.

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
Robson 3
Luciano 3
David 2
Wellington Paulista 2
Juan Lucero 2
Andre Silva 1
Imanol Machuca 1
Renato Kayzer 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 America 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.