Santos FC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Santos FC vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A .
- Santos FC 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Nov | Chapecoense AF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Nov | AC Goianiense | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Nov | RB Bragantino | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | Santos FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Nov | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Nov | Ceará SC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 13 Nov | RB Bragantino | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Nov | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Santos FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Neymar | 4 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 3 G | |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Santos FC have kicked off against Fortaleza EC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The travelling Fortaleza EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Vinicius is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fortaleza EC tonight.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 21' Yago Pikachu has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 21.
- 26' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fabio Carille might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 31' Ronald, a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 36' Fortaleza EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 36.
- 38' A moment of madness from Marcelo Conceicao on 38 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Fortaleza EC will be frustrated.
- 39' Vinicius was booked on 39.
- 44' Santos FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fortaleza EC backline.
- 46' The crowd applauds Diego Tardelli as he leaves the pitch. Marcos Leonardo Almeida steps in for Santos FC.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' Time for substitution for Santos FC. Vinicius is replaced by Guilherme Camacho.
- 66' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Fabio Carille will be considering his options from the bench.
- 71' A stunning finish from Marcos Leonardo Almeida — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 72' That is a Yellow card for Santos FC. Marcos Leonardo Almeida will be fuming at that decision.
- 72' Lucas Lima is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matheus at the 72 minute mark.
- 73' Lucas Crispim is replacing Yago Pikachu for the Fortaleza EC side.
- 78' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 79' The referee calls foul for Marcos Guilherme. He receives a Yellow card.
- 80' The whistle greets Ronald as he departs to be replaced by Edinho.
- 85' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 86' Romarinho gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces David and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Sandry Santos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Felipe Jonatan on 90 minute.
- 90' What a moment for Marcos Leonardo Almeida! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- Fortaleza EC will have plenty to reflect on. Santos FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Marinho ↓ Gabriel Pirani 46'
-
3
Felipe Jonatan ↓ Sandry Santos 90'
- 34
- 23
- 99
- 22
- 30
-
27
Angelo Borges ↓ Vinicius 80'
- 28
- 2
-
25
Vinicius ↓ Guilherme Camacho 61'
Bench
- 12
- 21
- 93
- 7
-
36
Marcos Leonardo Almeida ↑ 46'
-
20
Gabriel Pirani ↑ 46'
-
17
Vinicius ↑ 80'
- 26
-
29
Guilherme Camacho ↑ 61'
- 42
- 14
-
6
Sandry Santos ↑ 90'
Coach
Fabio Carille
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Yago Pikachu ↓ Lucas Crispim 73'
- 5
- 1
- 30
- 44
- 2
-
7
Robson ↓ Wellington Paulista 86'
- 17
-
96
Matheus ↓ Lucas Lima 72'
- 14
- 13
Bench
-
18
Edinho ↑ 80'
- 4
- 12
-
9
Wellington Paulista ↑ 86'
-
25
Lucas Lima ↑ 72'
- 77
-
10
Lucas Crispim ↑ 73'
- 15
-
20
Romarinho ↑ 86'
- 19
- 34
- 33
Coach
Juan Pablo Vojvoda
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wellington Paulista | 3 |
| Marcos Leonardo Almeida | 2 |
| Thiago Galhardo | 2 |
| Yago Pikachu | 2 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 2 |
| Bruno Pacheco | 2 |
| Imanol Machuca | 2 |
| Gabriel Dias | 1 |
Head to Head
Santos FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.45
Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Santos FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Santos FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
48%
Santos FC or Fortaleza EC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.9%
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
12.5%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Santos FC
| Handicap | Santos FC covers | Push | Fortaleza EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 25% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.