Goiás EC vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Goiás EC vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Serrinha.
- Goiás 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 | 23 | 34 |
| 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 | 22 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Sao Paulo FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Oct | EC Bahia | H | 4–6 | L |
| 02 Oct | Botafogo FR | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Sep | CR Flamengo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Sep | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Sep | SC Internacional | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Goiás EC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Oct | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Sep | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Sep | Coritiba FBC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | SC Internacional | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
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 Goiás EC launch into their encounter with Sao Paulo FC.
- 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 Julian Palacios suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' What composure from Hugo! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 15' Poor challenge from Willian Oliveira. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 24' Rafinha catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 24.
- 26' Allano has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 26.
- 27' It’s a booking for Goias EC player. Allano gets a Yellow card.
- 32' Goiás EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sao Paulo FC backline.
- 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Pablo Maia.
- 41' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' The crowd applauds Wellington Rato as he leaves the pitch. Juan Santos steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
- 50' GOAL! Everton Morelli fires home to make it 0-2!
- 52' What composure from Everton Morelli! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 56' The Goias EC manager makes a substitution. Joao Magno departs to be replaced by Matheus Babi.
- 57' Alesson gets the nod from Goias EC. He replaces Allano and will look to change the dynamic.
- 59' The whistle greets Alisson as he departs to be replaced by Michel Araujo.
- 60' The Goias EC manager makes a substitution. Julian Palacios departs to be replaced by Vinicius.
- 65' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 70' Sao Paulo FC is showing some good football. However, Sao Paulo FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Gabriel Neves. He replaces Pablo Maia on 71 minute.
- 74' Goias EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 74.
- 79' The travelling Sao Paulo FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Higor Meritao. He replaces Guilherme Marques on 84 minute.
- 85' Goias EC make a change. Guilherme Marques trudges off to be replaced by Higor Meritao on 85 minutes.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matheus Babi on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sao Paulo FC.
Lineups
Goiás EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 40
- 19
- 23
- 10
- 12
- 66
- 2
- 77
- 4
- 60
Bench
- 6
- 7
- 27
- 22
- 11
- 88
- 5
- –
- 8
- –
- 30
- 37
Coach
Armando Evangelista
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Alisson ↓ Michel Araujo 60'
- 10
- 38
- 7
- 13
-
11
Rodrigo Nestor ↓ David 60'
-
27
Wellington Rato ↓ Juan Santos 46'
-
29
Pablo Maia ↓ Gabriel Neves 71'
- 4
- 35
- 23
Bench
-
22
David ↑ 60'
- 93
- 28
- 21
- 12
- 6
- 37
-
15
Michel Araujo ↑ 60'
-
20
Gabriel Neves ↑ 71'
-
49
Erison ↑ 46'
- 34
-
31
Juan Santos ↑ 46'
Coach
Dorival Júnior
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dada Belmonte | 2 |
| Leandro Barcia | 2 |
| Giuliano Galoppo | 2 |
| Brenner | 2 |
| Igor Gomes | 2 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 2 |
| Maguinho | 1 |
| Rodrigo Nestor | 1 |
Head to Head
Goiás EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.38
Goiás EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
Goiás EC or Sao Paulo FC 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Goiás EC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Goiás EC or Draw
68%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
60%
Goiás EC or Sao Paulo FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Goiás EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Goiás EC
| Handicap | Goiás EC covers | Push | Sao Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Goiás EC keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

