Wednesday , 11 November 2026

São Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2021
São Paulo FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Fortaleza EC
Sat 17 Jul 2021 · 20:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Joao Rojas 36' Y
Joao Rojas 37' Y
Leo 41' Y
Leo 43' Y
Y 45' Titi
Antonio Galeano 67' Y
Y 72' David

Overview

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São Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A .

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

5
4
5
São Paulo FC 14 games · Avg 1.8 goals Fortaleza EC
Last 5 meetings
2021-07-17 São Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 2020-11-14 Fortaleza EC 2–3 São Paulo FC 2020-08-13 São Paulo FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-05 São Paulo FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-05-12 Fortaleza EC 0–1 São Paulo FC

Recent Form

São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jul Fortaleza EC H 0–1 L
10 Jul EC Bahia H 1–0 W
08 Jul SC Internacional A 2–0 W
04 Jul RB Bragantino H 1–2 L
01 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–0 D
27 Jun Ceará SC A 1–1 D
Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jul São Paulo FC A 1–0 W
11 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–0 W
07 Jul América FC H 4–0 W
03 Jul CA Paranaense A 1–2 L
30 Jun Chapecoense AF H 3–2 W
27 Jun Gremio FBPA A 0–0 D

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Sao Paulo FC to score. At the same time, Fortaleza EC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 20' Tinga needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 25' Fortaleza EC have won 352 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 30' Osvaldo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 36' Joao Rojas picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 37' Poor challenge from Joao Rojas. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 41' Leo was booked on 41.
  • 43' Controversy at the stadium! Leo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 45' That is a Yellow card for Fortaleza EC. Titi will be fuming at that decision.
  • 50' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sao Paulo FC and Fortaleza EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 62' Pablo Felipe makes way for Marquinhos at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 67' Antonio Galeano was booked on 67.
  • 70' Rodrigo Nestor makes way for Gabriel Sara at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 72' That is a Yellow card for Fortaleza EC. David will be fuming at that decision.
  • 72' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Matheus has done his job and it is now time for Romarinho to step up.
  • 74' A change in the Fortaleza EC ranks — David exits the field as Osvaldo enters on 74.
  • 74' Magnificent from Robson! That is 20 goals in 266 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 75' Goal! Robson scores his 20 goal in 266 matches.
  • 80' Matheus Jussa is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sao Paulo FC tonight.
  • 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Vitor Bueno. He replaces Antonio Galeano on 86 minute.
  • 88' Igor Torres has so much to prove this time. He replaces Robson on 88 minute.
  • The points are shared — Sao Paulo FC 0-1 Fortaleza EC. Honours even.

Lineups

São Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luciano 3
Robson 3
Juan Lucero 2
David 2
Wellington Paulista 2
Jose Welison 1
Gabriel 1
Andre Silva 1

Head to Head

2021-07-17 São Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 2020-11-14 Fortaleza EC 2–3 São Paulo FC 2020-08-13 São Paulo FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-05 São Paulo FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-05-12 Fortaleza EC 0–1 São Paulo FC

São Paulo FC Form

2021-07-17 São Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC L 2021-07-10 São Paulo FC 1–0 EC Bahia W 2021-07-08 SC Internacional 0–2 São Paulo FC W 2021-07-04 São Paulo FC 1–2 RB Bragantino L 2021-07-01 SC Corinthians Paulista 0–0 São Paulo FC D 2021-06-27 Ceará SC 1–1 São Paulo FC D

Fortaleza EC Form

2021-07-17 São Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC W 2021-07-11 Fortaleza EC 1–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2021-07-07 Fortaleza EC 4–0 América FC W 2021-07-03 CA Paranaense 2–1 Fortaleza EC L 2021-06-30 Fortaleza EC 3–2 Chapecoense AF W 2021-06-27 Gremio FBPA 0–0 Fortaleza EC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12 São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96 Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for: São Paulo FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
São Paulo FC39% Draw32% Fortaleza EC29%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

São Paulo FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
61%
São Paulo FC or Fortaleza EC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
São Paulo FC26% Draw54% Fortaleza EC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.9%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
12.7%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
2%

Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC

Handicap São Paulo FC covers Push Fortaleza EC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 22% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+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
39% ✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.