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SC Internacional vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
SC Internacional
4 – 2
Full Time
Fortaleza EC
Sun 17 Jan 2021 · 23:30 UTC Estadio Jose Pinheiro Borba HT 45' · FT 45+5'
Y 28' Paulao
Y 71' Tinga
Y 89' Wanderson

Overview

Match Preview

SC Internacional vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A at Estadio Jose Pinheiro Borba.

Match Details

  • Referee Rodrigo D'Alonso Ferreira
  • Referee Alex dos Santos
  • Referee Anderson da Silveira Farias
  • Referee Eder Alexandre

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 Sao 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

6
3
5
SC Internacional 14 games · Avg 2.6 goals Fortaleza EC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-17 SC Internacional 4–2 Fortaleza EC 2020-09-19 Fortaleza EC 1–0 SC Internacional 2019-11-24 SC Internacional 2–2 Fortaleza EC 2019-08-17 Fortaleza EC 0–1 SC Internacional

Recent Form

SC Internacional
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jan Fortaleza EC H 4–2 W
10 Jan Goiás EC H 1–0 W
07 Jan Ceará SC A 2–0 W
27 Dec EC Bahia A 2–1 W
20 Dec SE Palmeiras H 2–0 W
12 Dec Botafogo FR H 2–1 W
Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jan SC Internacional A 2–4 L
10 Jan Gremio FBPA H 0–0 D
06 Jan SC Recife A 0–1 L
26 Dec CR Flamengo H 0–0 D
20 Dec Ceará SC H 0–2 L
12 Dec RB Bragantino A 1–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

SC Internacional
0-15
1/3
16-30
6/5
31-45
1/6
46-60
4/2
61-75
5/2
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

SC Internacional
Johan Carbonero 7 G 4 A
Alan Patrick 4 G 1 A
Alexandro Bernabei 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Jose Pinheiro Borba!
  • 4' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Paulao makes it 0-1.
  • 9' SC Internacional are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' Rodrigo Dourado does the damage! The net is bulging and SC Internacional surge ahead!
  • 14' What a moment for Wellington Paulista! That strike on 14 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 19' Ronald, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 24' 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.
  • 28' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paulao on 28.
  • 33' It looks surprising Fortaleza EC does not make any changes. Victor Cuesta has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 38' The 38-year-old Felipe Alves has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 43' Fortaleza EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 43.
  • 48' Osvaldo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 53' The home supporters are growing impatient. SC Internacional must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 56' What composure from Romarinho! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-3.
  • 57' A tactical swap from SC Internacional — Peglow on, Caio off on 57 minutes.
  • 62' Gabriel Dias has so much to prove this time. He replaces Osvaldo on 62 minute.
  • 67' Fortaleza EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 71' A goal from the Brazil international Peglow! He fires home on 71 to make it 2-3!
  • 71' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tinga on 71 minutes.
  • 76' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 77' The Brazil Carlinhos breaks the deadlock on 77 minutes. 2-4!
  • 78' Another substitution for Fortaleza EC to replace Wellington Paulista by Mariano Vazquez on 78 minute.
  • 82' The whistle greets Yuri Alberto as he departs to be replaced by Abel Hernandez.
  • 85' Another substitution for Fortaleza EC to replace Felipe by Ronald on 85 minute.
  • 87' SC Internacional ring the changes. Patrick has done his job and it is now time for Mauricio to step up.
  • 89' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Wanderson.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 4-2.

Lineups

SC Internacional Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Abel Braga

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Enderson Moreira

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Robson 2
Moises 2
Wellington Paulista 2
Paolo Guerrero 2
Moises Vieira 2
Tinga 2
Yago Pikachu 2
Titi 2

Head to Head

2021-01-17 SC Internacional 4–2 Fortaleza EC 2020-09-19 Fortaleza EC 1–0 SC Internacional 2019-11-24 SC Internacional 2–2 Fortaleza EC 2019-08-17 Fortaleza EC 0–1 SC Internacional

SC Internacional Form

2021-01-17 SC Internacional 4–2 Fortaleza EC W 2021-01-10 SC Internacional 1–0 Goiás EC W 2021-01-07 Ceará SC 0–2 SC Internacional W 2020-12-27 EC Bahia 1–2 SC Internacional W 2020-12-20 SC Internacional 2–0 SE Palmeiras W 2020-12-12 SC Internacional 2–1 Botafogo FR W

Fortaleza EC Form

2021-01-17 SC Internacional 4–2 Fortaleza EC L 2021-01-10 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Gremio FBPA D 2021-01-06 SC Recife 1–0 Fortaleza EC L 2020-12-26 Fortaleza EC 0–0 CR Flamengo D 2020-12-20 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Ceará SC L 2020-12-12 RB Bragantino 2–1 Fortaleza EC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.79 SC Internacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for: SC Internacional to win 56% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SC Internacional56% Draw24% Fortaleza EC20%
Actual: SC Internacional win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

SC Internacional or Draw
80%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
44%
SC Internacional or Fortaleza EC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SC Internacional38% Draw44% Fortaleza EC18%
Actual: SC Internacional win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
5.2%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — SC Internacional

Handicap SC Internacional covers Push Fortaleza EC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 16% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 22% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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