Fortaleza EC vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fortaleza EC vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A .
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Sao Paulo FC 22 games · 27 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 May | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Apr | SC Internacional | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Dec | EC Bahia | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Dec | Cuiaba EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 May | Santos FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | RB Bragantino | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Apr | CR Flamengo | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | CA Paranaense | H | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | America FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
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' Sao Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yago Pikachu made 289 appearances and scored 50 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' The referee has no hesitation. Marcelo Conceicao is booked for Fortaleza EC — Yellow card on 15.
- 16' Controversy at the stadium! Diego argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 21' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 26' Sao Paulo FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 31' 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.
- 32' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Andres Colorado trudges off to be replaced by Pablo Maia on 32 minutes.
- 37' Fortaleza EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 42' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
- 45' Poor challenge from Igor Gomes. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' The whistle greets Anderson Lima as he departs to be replaced by Luciano Neves.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fortaleza EC and Sao Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' 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.
- 57' Against the run of play, Luciano Neves has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 59' Another substitution for Fortaleza EC to replace Jose Welison by Hercules on 59 minute.
- 60' The whistle greets Silvio Romero as he departs to be replaced by Renato Kayzer.
- 65' Fortaleza EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 69' Yago Pikachu is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 70' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Lucas Lima has done his job and it is now time for Robson to step up.
- 74' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Welington is replaced by Reinaldo on 74 minute.
- 79' 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.
- 81' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucas Crispim is hanging Brayan Ceballos on the field on 81 minute.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Eder. He replaces Jonathan Calleri on 82 minute.
- 84' Luciano Neves was booked on 84.
- 88' Controversy at the stadium! Yago Pikachu argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 22
- 5
-
25
Lucas Lima ↓ Robson 70'
-
18
Silvio Romero ↓ Renato Kayzer 60'
- 23
- 4
- 15
-
17
Jose Welison ↓ Hercules 59'
-
6
Brayan Ceballos ↓ Lucas Crispim 81'
- 21
Bench
-
79
Renato Kayzer ↑ 60'
- 1
- 8
- 77
-
10
Lucas Crispim ↑ 81'
-
7
Robson ↑ 70'
- 20
- 11
- 14
-
34
Valentin Depietri ↑ 70'
- 3
-
35
Hercules ↑ 59'
Coach
Juan Pablo Vojvoda
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 19
- 5
- 26
- 13
-
9
Jonathan Calleri ↓ Eder 82'
-
28
Anderson Lima ↓ Luciano Neves 46'
-
25
Rodrigo Nestor ↓ Patrick 46'
- 4
- 34
-
20
Andres Colorado ↓ Pablo Maia 32'
Bench
- 16
-
6
Reinaldo ↑ 74'
- 2
- 7
-
88
Patrick ↑ 46'
-
23
Eder ↑ 82'
- 40
-
11
Luciano Neves ↑ 46'
-
29
Pablo Maia ↑ 32'
- 37
- 17
- 15
Coach
Rogério Ceni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luciano | 3 |
| Robson | 3 |
| Wellington Paulista | 2 |
| Juan Lucero | 2 |
| David | 2 |
| Juninho Capixaba | 1 |
| James Rodriguez | 1 |
| Dani Alves | 1 |
Head to Head
Fortaleza EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.26
Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
Fortaleza EC or Sao Paulo FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Fortaleza EC or Draw
69%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
61%
Fortaleza EC or Sao Paulo FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC
| Handicap | Fortaleza EC covers | Push | Sao Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

