São Paulo FC vs EC Bahia, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
São Paulo FC vs EC Bahia — Serie A at Estadio do Morumbi.
- São Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- EC Bahia 34 games · 53 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Correa
- Referee Daniel do Espirito Santo Parro
- Referee Rodrigo Carvalhaes de Miranda
- Referee Adriano De Assis Miranda
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | EC Bahia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Aug | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | CS Alagoano | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | SC Internacional | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Gremio FBPA | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | São Paulo FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Aug | RB Bragantino | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | Coritiba FBC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | CS Alagoano | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| São Paulo FC | EC Bahia | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #6 |
| 44 | Points | 53 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 8 / 14 | W / D / L | 14 / 11 / 9 |
| 39 | Scored | 50 |
| 39 | Conceded | 45 |
| +0 | GD | +5 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 35% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
São Paulo FC this season
32%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
São Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts). EC Bahia are 6th (53 pts).
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
EC Bahia
0-15
5/3
16-30
4/6
31-45
10/7
46-60
3/2
61-75
5/7
76+
9/6
■ 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 |
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 11 G | 2 A |
| Jean Lucas | 4 G | 4 A |
| Erick | 4 G | |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sao Paulo FC and EC Bahia get this one started.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' EC Bahia come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' Sao Paulo FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against EC Bahia's shape.
- 20' EC Bahia fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 21' What composure from Rossi! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 26' 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.
- 30' A meaty challenge results in booking for Vitor on 30.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fernando Diniz might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 40' Sao Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined EC Bahia backline.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Luciano is ready to make an impact after coming on for Igor Gomes at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Sao Paulo FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Gregore.
- 60' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 60 minute. Liziero leaves to be changed by Gabriel.
- 64' The whistle greets Rodriguinho as he departs to be replaced by Daniel.
- 68' It is a substitution in EC Bahia team. Douglas is replaced by Anderson on 68 minute.
- 73' The whistle greets Gilberto as he departs to be replaced by Saldanha.
- 74' EC Bahia ring the changes. Gregore has done his job and it is now time for Alesson to step up.
- 75' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rodrigo Nestor is hanging Tche Tche on the field on 75 minute.
- 76' Gonzalo Carneiro Mendez is replacing Igor Vinicius for the Sao Paulo FC side.
- 81' The 42-year-old Anderson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 83' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Leo comes on to replace Bruno Alves.
- 85' A goal from the Brazil international Luciano! He fires home on 85 to make it 1-1!
- 90' Poor challenge from Gabriel. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
São Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 5
- 3
- 6
- 14
- 26
- 2
- 10
- 8
- 12
- 1
Bench
- 11
- 16
- 23
- 37
- 25
- 13
- 20
- 41
- 15
- 35
- 27
- 42
Coach
Fernando Diniz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luciano | 6 |
| Edigar Junio | 2 |
| Damian Bobadilla | 2 |
| Ferreira | 2 |
| Willian Jose | 2 |
| Lucas Moura | 2 |
| Edigar Junio | 2 |
| Rossi | 1 |
Head to Head
São Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.22
São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
EC Bahia xG
I would bet for:
São Paulo FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
São Paulo FC or Draw
71%
Draw or EC Bahia
59%
São Paulo FC or EC Bahia
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: EC Bahia win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.8%
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC
| Handicap | São Paulo FC covers | Push | EC Bahia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

