São Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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São Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A at Estadio do Morumbi.
- São Paulo FC 27 games · 36 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 | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | São Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
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/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
–/9
61-75
5/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
São Paulo FC
| Luciano | 8 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 8 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G | |
| Artur Guimaraes | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio do Morumbi. Sao Paulo FC are looking to make home advantage count against Fortaleza EC.
- 5' Fortaleza EC is showing some good football. However, Fortaleza EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Mariano Vazquez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sao Paulo FC tonight.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Romarinho, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio do Morumbi with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' 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 Wellington Paulista suffering a number of foals already.
- 27' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jackson.
- 32' Sao Paulo FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 32.
- 37' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Rogério Ceni will be considering his options from the bench.
- 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fernando Diniz might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 43' A goal from the Brazil international Dani Alves! He fires home on 43 to make it 1-0!
- 48' It’s high time Rogério Ceni made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 53' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 58' Osvaldo is having his name booked by the referee on 58.
- 63' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 67' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Gabriel comes on to replace Paulinho.
- 72' A quiet spell here at Estadio do Morumbi. Sao Paulo FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 76' The whistle greets Osvaldo as he departs to be replaced by Gabriel Dias.
- 81' Carlinhos is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jackson at the 81 minute mark.
- 85' Poor challenge from Bruno Alves. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 86' A moment of madness from Bruno Alves on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
- 90' A tactical swap from Fortaleza EC — Wellington Paulista on, Juninho off on 90 minutes.
- The points are shared — Sao Paulo FC 1-0 Fortaleza EC. Honours even.
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 |
| Hernanes | 1 |
| Luciano Neves | 1 |
| Pablo Felipe | 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.