Thursday , 2 July 2026

SC Recife vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
SC Recife
0 – 1
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Sun 23 Aug 2020 · 22:00 UTC Estadio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho HT 45+1' · FT 45+1'
Y 42' Diego
Chico 46' Y
Chico 47' Y
Adryelson 63' Y
Y 75' Reinaldo
Y 86' Igor Vinicius

Overview

Match Preview

SC Recife vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Estadio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho.

Match Details

  • Referee Rodrigo D'Alonso Ferreira
  • Referee Helton Nunes
  • Referee Thiago Americano Labes
  • Referee Tiago Nascimento dos Santos

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

Head-to-Head

4
6
SC Recife 10 games · Avg 1.4 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-08-23 SC Recife 0–1 Sao Paulo FC 2018-11-26 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 SC Recife 2018-08-12 SC Recife 1–3 Sao Paulo FC 2017-10-01 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 SC Recife 2017-06-15 SC Recife 0–0 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

SC Recife
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Aug Sao Paulo FC H 0–1 L
20 Aug Santos FC H 0–1 L
16 Aug AC Goianiense A 1–1 D
13 Aug CR Vasco da Gama A 0–2 L
09 Aug Ceará SC H 3–2 W
02 Dec Santos FC H 2–1 W
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Aug SC Recife A 1–0 W
20 Aug EC Bahia H 1–1 D
16 Aug CR Vasco da Gama A 1–2 L
13 Aug Fortaleza EC H 1–0 W
08 Dec CS Alagoano A 2–1 W
05 Dec SC Internacional H 2–1 W

Key Stats

20% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
20% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho as SC Recife face off against Sao Paulo FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 6' Pablo Felipe puts Sao Paulo FC on the lead.
  • 11' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 16' SC Recife are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sao Paulo FC backline.
  • 21' SC Recife currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 26' With 0 assists to his name this season, Leo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SC Recife.
  • 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Adryelson, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 36' Brazil international Igor Gomes has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 41' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Diego on 42.
  • 46' A meaty challenge results in booking for Chico on 46.
  • 46' Another change for SC Recife made on 46 minute. Sander leaves to be changed by Chico.
  • 47' That is a Yellow card for SC Recife. Chico will be fuming at that decision.
  • 52' 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 Igor Vinicius suffering a number of foals already.
  • 57' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fernando Diniz might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 61' SC Recife manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bruninho is hanging Marquinhos on the field on 61 minute.
  • 63' SC Recife receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 63.
  • 66' The whistle greets Vitor as he departs to be replaced by Luan.
  • 71' Over 71 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 74' Time for substitution for SC Recife. Betinho is replaced by Lucas Mugni.
  • 75' Reinaldo is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
  • 77' Igor Gomes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luciano at the 77 minute mark.
  • 82' SC Recife are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sao Paulo FC's shape.
  • 84' Another substitution for Sao Paulo FC to replace Diego by Robert Arboleda on 84 minute.
  • 85' A tactical swap from SC Recife — Ronaldo Silva on, Elton off on 85 minutes.
  • 86' A moment of madness from Igor Vinicius on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for SC Recife and Sao Paulo FC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

SC Recife Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Paulista

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pablo Felipe 2
Santiago Trellez 1
Lucas Moura 1
Marlone 1
Maik 1
Diego Souza 1
Nene 1
Santiago Trellez 1

Head to Head

2020-08-23 SC Recife 0–1 Sao Paulo FC 2018-11-26 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 SC Recife 2018-08-12 SC Recife 1–3 Sao Paulo FC 2017-10-01 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 SC Recife 2017-06-15 SC Recife 0–0 Sao Paulo FC

SC Recife Form

2020-08-23 SC Recife 0–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2020-08-20 SC Recife 0–1 Santos FC L 2020-08-16 AC Goianiense 1–1 SC Recife D 2020-08-13 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 SC Recife L 2020-08-09 SC Recife 3–2 Ceará SC W 2018-12-02 SC Recife 2–1 Santos FC W

Sao Paulo FC Form

2020-08-23 SC Recife 0–1 Sao Paulo FC W 2020-08-20 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 EC Bahia D 2020-08-16 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2020-08-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC W 2019-12-08 CS Alagoano 1–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2019-12-05 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 SC Internacional W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.97 SC Recife xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Sao Paulo FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SC Recife30% Draw31% Sao Paulo FC39%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.09
Actual: No — clean sheet

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

SC Recife or Draw
61%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
70%
SC Recife or Sao Paulo FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SC Recife21% Draw54% Sao Paulo FC25%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.7%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 2
7.4%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
2.8%
0 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.1%

Asian Handicap — SC Recife

Handicap SC Recife covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 18% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 21% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

SC Recife keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✗

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