São Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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São Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A at Estadio do Morumbi.
- São Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Leandro Pedro Vuaden
- Referee Jorge Eduardo Bernardi
- Referee Jose Eduardo Calza
- Referee Ilbert Estevam Da Silva
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 28 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Ceará SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | São Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Aug | CA Paranaense | H | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | EC Bahia | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | Fluminense FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Dec | Goiás EC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Santos FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
29%
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' We are underway at Estadio do Morumbi. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their trying to find a way past Fortaleza EC's compact .
- 15' Fortaleza EC 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.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 27' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jackson on 27 minutes.
- 32' 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.
- 37' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fortaleza EC that had 266 games and scored 352 goals.
- 42' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' A stunning finish from Dani Alves — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 48' Fortaleza EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 53' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sao Paulo FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 58' Osvaldo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 63' Sao Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fortaleza EC backline.
- 67' The whistle greets Paulinho as he departs to be replaced by Gabriel.
- 72' Over 72 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 76' The Fortaleza EC manager makes a substitution. Osvaldo departs to be replaced by Gabriel Dias.
- 81' Fortaleza EC make a change. Jackson trudges off to be replaced by Carlinhos on 81 minutes.
- 85' Controversy at the stadium! Bruno Alves argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 86' The referee has no hesitation. Bruno Alves is booked for Sao Paulo FC — Yellow card on 86.
- 90' Juninho makes way for Wellington Paulista at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortaleza EC.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Sao Paulo FC and Fortaleza EC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
São Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 5
- 3
- 6
- 14
- 26
- 10
- 20
- 8
- 12
- 38
- 1
Bench
- 16
- 23
- 21
- 37
- 22
- 13
- 2
- 35
- 7
- 27
- 42
Coach
Fernando Diniz
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
5
Juninho ↓ Wellington Paulista 90'
- 25
- 26
- 12
-
57
Yuri ↓ Franco Fragapane 76'
- 2
- 15
- 30
-
11
Osvaldo ↓ Gabriel Dias 76'
-
20
Romarinho ↓ Mariano Vazquez 90'
Bench
-
6
Carlinhos ↑ 81'
-
9
Wellington Paulista ↑ 90'
-
13
Gabriel Dias ↑ 76'
-
7
Franco Fragapane ↑ 76'
- 91
- 23
- 8
- 28
-
32
Mariano Vazquez ↑ 90'
- 19
- 29
- 14
Coach
Rogério Ceni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luciano | 3 |
| Robson | 3 |
| Wellington Paulista | 2 |
| Juan Lucero | 2 |
| David | 2 |
| Luciano Neves | 1 |
| Pablo Felipe | 1 |
| Yago Pikachu | 1 |
Head to Head
São Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24
São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: São Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
São Paulo FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
49%
São Paulo FC or Fortaleza EC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: São Paulo FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.5%
2 – 0
10.3%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.3%
Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC
| Handicap | São Paulo FC covers | Push | Fortaleza EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 25% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.