Saturday , 26 September 2026

São Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
São Paulo FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Fortaleza EC
Thu 21 Sep 2023 · 00:30 UTC Morumbi HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 18' Titi
Y 27' Jose Welison
Diego Costa 53' Y
Y 60' Joao Ricardo
Nathan 66' Y
Y 69' Marinho
Rodrigo Huendra 88' Y
Y 90' Thiago Galhardo
Y 90' Pedro Augusto

Overview

Match Preview

São Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A at Morumbi.

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

5
4
5
São Paulo FC 14 games · Avg 1.8 goals Fortaleza EC
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-21 São Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2023-05-11 Fortaleza EC 0–0 São Paulo FC 2022-08-28 São Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 2022-05-08 Fortaleza EC 1–1 São Paulo FC 2021-11-11 Fortaleza EC 1–1 São Paulo FC

Recent Form

São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep Fortaleza EC H 1–2 L
14 Sep SC Internacional A 1–2 L
27 Aug America FC A 1–2 L
19 Aug Botafogo FR H 0–0 D
13 Aug CR Flamengo A 1–1 D
06 Aug CA Mineiro H 0–2 L
Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep São Paulo FC A 2–1 W
14 Sep SC Corinthians Paulista H 2–1 W
03 Sep Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
27 Aug Coritiba FBC H 3–1 W
19 Aug SC Internacional A 1–0 W
13 Aug Santos FC H 4–0 W

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/–
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' Temperatures are rising at Morumbi as São Paulo FC face off against Fortaleza EC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 15' Juan Lucero has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 16' What a strike from Jose Welison! The score is 0-1.
  • 18' Controversy at the stadium! Titi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 27' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jose Welison.
  • 32' Fortaleza EC have won 352 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 37' The 27-year-old Diego Costa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 42' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both São Paulo FC and Fortaleza EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 47' São Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 53' Sao Paulo FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 53' The deadlock is broken! Juan Lucero gets on the scoresheet on 53 minutes.
  • 58' Brazil international Bruno Pacheco has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 3 assists in the Array this season.
  • 60' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Joao Ricardo.
  • 65' It’s high time Dorival Júnior made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 66' The referee calls foul for Nathan. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 69' Marinho catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 69.
  • 71' A tactical swap from Sao Paulo FC — Pedrinho on, Michel Araujo off on 71 minutes.
  • 73' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 73 minute. Tomas Pochettino leaves to be changed by Pedro Augusto.
  • 74' Time for substitution for Fortaleza EC. Juan Lucero is replaced by Thiago Galhardo.
  • 79' with the perfectly-timed delivery and James Rodriguez makes no mistake. 0-3!
  • 80' Talles Costa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Juan Santos on 80 minute.
  • 82' Fortaleza EC make a change. Jose Welison trudges off to be replaced by Lucas Sasha on 82 minutes.
  • 87' The travelling Fortaleza EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 88' Poor challenge from Rodrigo Huendra. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 89' A change in the Fortaleza EC ranks — Bruno Pacheco exits the field as Gonzalo Escobar enters on 89.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Fortaleza EC. Thiago Galhardo will be fuming at that decision.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Fortaleza EC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

São Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dorival Júnior

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Vojvoda

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luciano 3
Robson 3
Wellington Paulista 2
Juan Lucero 2
David 2
Martin Nicolas Benitez 1
Hernanes 1
Luciano Neves 1

Head to Head

2023-09-21 São Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2023-05-11 Fortaleza EC 0–0 São Paulo FC 2022-08-28 São Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 2022-05-08 Fortaleza EC 1–1 São Paulo FC 2021-11-11 Fortaleza EC 1–1 São Paulo FC

São Paulo FC Form

2023-09-21 São Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC L 2023-09-14 SC Internacional 2–1 São Paulo FC L 2023-08-27 America FC 2–1 São Paulo FC L 2023-08-19 São Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2023-08-13 CR Flamengo 1–1 São Paulo FC D 2023-08-06 São Paulo FC 0–2 CA Mineiro L

Fortaleza EC Form

2023-09-21 São Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2023-09-14 Fortaleza EC 2–1 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2023-09-03 Fluminense FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC L 2023-08-27 Fortaleza EC 3–1 Coritiba FBC W 2023-08-19 SC Internacional 0–1 Fortaleza EC W 2023-08-13 Fortaleza EC 4–0 Santos FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.97 São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for: Fortaleza EC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
São Paulo FC29% Draw31% Fortaleza EC40%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

São Paulo FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
71%
São Paulo FC or Fortaleza EC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
São Paulo FC21% Draw53% Fortaleza EC26%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.7%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 2
7.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
2.8%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.1%

Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC

Handicap São Paulo FC covers Push Fortaleza EC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 22% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓

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