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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 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

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 Grêmio 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
28% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Fortaleza EC and Sao Paulo FC get this one started.
  • 5' 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 Eder suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' Gabriel Sara has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fortaleza EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Bruno Melo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 33' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Gabriel Sara.
  • 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 39' Fortaleza EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 39.
  • 44' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 44 minutes.
  • 49' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 54' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 55' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Igor Vinicius departs to be replaced by Marquinhos.
  • 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rodrigo Nestor on 58.
  • 59' Magnificent from Robson! That is 20 goals in 266 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 64' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 66' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Lucas Lima has done his job and it is now time for Matheus to step up.
  • 67' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Romarinho is hanging Valentin Depietri on the field on 67 minute.
  • 71' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Rodrigo Nestor is withdrawn and Martin Nicolas Benitez gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Robson has done his job and it is now time for Wellington Paulista to step up.
  • 79' The referee shows Sao Paulo FC player a Yellow card on 79.
  • 83' Vitor Bueno gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Gabriel Sara and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' Goal! Vitor Bueno scores his 18 goal in 371 matches.
  • 85' Ederson makes way for Yago Pikachu at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortaleza EC.
  • 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Welington.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Jackson. He replaces Ederson on 87 minute.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Wellington Paulista is booked for Fortaleza EC — Yellow card on 90.
  • It finishes all square. Fortaleza EC and Sao Paulo FC share the spoils 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
Luciano 3
Robson 3
Wellington Paulista 2
Juan Lucero 2
David 2
Renato Kayzer 1
Vitor Bueno 1
Gonzalo Tapia 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 Grêmio 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.