São Paulo FC vs Goiás EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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São Paulo FC vs Goiás EC — Serie A .
- São Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- Goiás EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | Goiás EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 May | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 4–2 | W |
| 14 May | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 May | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 May | SC Internacional | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Coritiba FBC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | São Paulo FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 May | EC Bahia | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | Botafogo FR | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 May | CR Flamengo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 May | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–5 | L |
| 30 Apr | SC Internacional | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — São Paulo FC and Goiás EC get this one started.
- 5' Gabriel Novaes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' The -year-old Luciano Neves has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 23' The referee calls foul for Diego Mendivil. He receives a Yellow card.
- 24' A moment of madness from Diego Mendivil on 24 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Goias EC will be frustrated.
- 29' Maguinho doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 34' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering São Paulo FC that had 384 games and scored 418 goals.
- 39' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both São Paulo FC and Goiás EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 44' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 45' Lucas Halter is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 50' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both São Paulo FC and Goiás EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 55' Goias EC make a change. Diego Mendivil trudges off to be replaced by Fellipe Bastos on 55 minutes.
- 57' A goal from the Brazil international Pablo Maia! He fires home on 57 to make it 0-2!
- 62' A quiet spell here at . São Paulo FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 67' 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 Fellipe Bastos suffering a number of foals already.
- 68' The whistle greets Sander as he departs to be replaced by Hugo Farias.
- 72' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Gabriel Neves is withdrawn and Michel Araujo gets his opportunity.
- 77' Goiás EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 78' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alan Franco on 78 minutes.
- 83' Magnificent from Marcos Paulo! That is 10 goals in 401 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 85' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Alisson is withdrawn and David gets his opportunity.
- 86' Goias EC make a change. Matheus Peixoto trudges off to be replaced by Gabriel Novaes on 86 minutes.
- 87' A tactical swap from Sao Paulo FC — Rodrigo Huendra on, Marcos Paulo off on 87 minutes.
- 90' Diego is replacing Rafinha for the Sao Paulo FC side.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Bruno Santos.
- São Paulo FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
São Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 7
- 38
- 13
- 9
- 28
- 32
- 10
- 29
- 35
- 20
Bench
- 31
- 21
- 4
- 36
- 15
- 27
- 8
- 22
- 45
- 50
- 18
- 34
Coach
Dorival Junior
Goiás EC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Sander ↓ Hugo Farias 68'
- 17
- 13
- 2
- 3
- 19
- 23
-
10
Julian Palacios ↓ Apodi 68'
- 12
- 27
-
20
Diego Mendivil ↓ Fellipe Bastos 55'
Bench
-
8
Fellipe Bastos ↑ 55'
-
22
Apodi ↑ 68'
-
11
Diego Goncalves ↑ 68'
- 88
- 43
-
99
Gabriel Novaes ↑ 86'
- 14
-
66
Hugo Farias ↑ 68'
- 4
- 25
- 18
- 95
Coach
Emerson Avila
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Calleri | 2 |
| Dada Belmonte | 2 |
| Leandro Barcia | 2 |
| Giuliano Galoppo | 2 |
| Brenner | 2 |
| Igor Gomes | 2 |
| Fernandao | 1 |
| Pablo Maia | 1 |
Head to Head
São Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.89
São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Goiás EC xG
I would bet for:
São Paulo FC to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: São Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
São Paulo FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Goiás EC
40%
São Paulo FC or Goiás EC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Goiás EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
6%
3 – 0
6%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
3.1%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC
| Handicap | São Paulo FC covers | Push | Goiás EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Goiás EC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

