São Paulo FC vs América FC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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São Paulo FC vs América FC — Serie A .
- São Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- América FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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 | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | América FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Sep | AC Goianiense | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Fluminense FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Aug | EC Juventude | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Aug | SC Recife | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Gremio FBPA | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | São Paulo FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Sep | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | CA Paranaense | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | Ceará SC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | RB Bragantino | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Aug | Chapecoense AF | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
São Paulo FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
São 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)
São 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' What a night it is going to be! Sao Paulo FC welcome América FC for this crunch clash at .
- 5' Brazil international Igor Gomes has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Juninho has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' Sao Paulo FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against América FC's shape.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' 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.
- 35' 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.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 44' Controversy at the stadium! Robert Arboleda argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 49' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 50' Sao Paulo FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 55' 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.
- 59' The crowd applauds Pablo Felipe as he leaves the pitch. Marquinhos steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
- 60' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Gabriel Sara departs to be replaced by Lizeiro.
- 62' Another substitution for America FC to replace Ribamar by Rodolfo on 62 minute.
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mauro Zarate on 65 minutes.
- 70' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 75' Reinaldo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 77' Felipe Azevedo makes way for Alan Ruschel at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from America FC.
- 82' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Igor Gomes has done his job and it is now time for Jonathan Calleri to step up.
- 87' Sao Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined América FC backline.
- 88' Another change for America FC made on 88 minute. Ademir Santos leaves to be changed by Yan Sasse.
- 89' Mauro Zarate makes way for Marcelo Toscano at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from America FC.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
São Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 5
- 6
- 26
- 77
- 22
- 1
- 25
- 27
- 13
- 21
Bench
- 18
- 3
- 19
- 30
- 23
- 4
- 34
- 14
- 12
- 8
- 47
América FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Felipe Azevedo ↓ Alan Ruschel 77'
- 45
-
10
Ademir Santos ↓ Yan Sasse 88'
-
99
Mauro Zarate ↓ Marcelo Toscano 89'
- 3
- 1
- 30
-
66
Marlon ↓ Chrigor Flore 89'
- 8
- 7
- 29
Bench
- 96
- 5
-
6
Alan Ruschel ↑ 77'
- 46
-
90
Marcelo Toscano ↑ 89'
-
70
Yan Sasse ↑ 88'
-
19
Chrigor Flore ↑ 89'
- 2
- 4
-
9
Rodolfo ↑ 62'
- 55
Coach
Vágner Mancini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ademir Santos | 3 |
| Nene | 2 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 2 |
| Diego Souza | 2 |
| Nene | 2 |
| Rodrigo Varanda | 1 |
| Alexandre Pato | 1 |
| Matheus | 1 |
Head to Head
São Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27
São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
América FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
São Paulo FC or Draw
76%
Draw or América FC
53%
São Paulo FC or América FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
1 – 0
13.9%
2 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.8%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 2
1.6%
Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC
| Handicap | São Paulo FC covers | Push | América FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 24% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
América FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.