Sao Paulo FC vs América FC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs América FC — Serie A .
- Sao Paulo FC 31 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- América FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 31 | 67 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 31 | 66 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 31 | 53 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 31 | 51 |
| 5 | Cruzeiro EC | 31 | 51 |
| 6 | CA Mineiro | 31 | 50 |
| 7 | EC Bahia | 31 | 49 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 31 | 45 |
| 9 | Sao Paulo FC | 31 | 42 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 31 | 41 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 31 | 39 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 31 | 39 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 31 | 37 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 31 | 36 |
| 15 | CR Vasco da Gama | 30 | 35 |
| 16 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 31 | 33 |
| 17 | SC Internacional | 31 | 32 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 31 | 31 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 31 | 26 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 30 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | América FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Sep | AC Goianiense | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Fluminense FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Aug | EC Juventude | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Aug | SC Recife | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Gremio FBPA | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Sep | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | CA Paranaense | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | Ceará SC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | RB Bragantino | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Aug | Chapecoense AF | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
4/4
31-45
5/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
| Jonathan Calleri | 10 G | 1 A |
| Luciano | 9 G | 1 A |
| Artur Guimaraes | 4 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Sao Paulo FC and America FC.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering America FC that had 161 games and scored 174 goals.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Sao Paulo FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against America FC's shape.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their trying to find a way past America FC's compact .
- 25' Antonio Galeano needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sao Paulo FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. America FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 44' The referee shows Sao Paulo FC player a Yellow card on 44.
- 49' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 50' Miranda is having his name booked by the referee on 50.
- 55' 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 Patric suffering a number of foals already.
- 59' The whistle greets Pablo Felipe as he departs to be replaced by Marquinhos.
- 60' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Gabriel Sara is replaced by Lizeiro on 60 minute.
- 62' The whistle greets Ribamar as he departs to be replaced by Rodolfo.
- 65' Poor challenge from Mauro Zarate. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 70' Brazil international Marcelo Toscano has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 75' Reinaldo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 77' The crowd applauds Felipe Azevedo as he leaves the pitch. Alan Ruschel steps in for America FC.
- 82' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Igor Gomes trudges off to be replaced by Jonathan Calleri on 82 minutes.
- 87' It looks surprising America FC does not make any changes. Yan Sasse has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 88' It is a substitution in America FC team. Ademir Santos is replaced by Yan Sasse on 88 minute.
- 89' America FC ring the changes. Mauro Zarate has done his job and it is now time for Marcelo Toscano to step up.
- It finishes all square. Sao Paulo FC and America FC share the spoils 0-0.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 5
- 6
- 26
- 77
- 22
- 1
- 25
- 27
- 13
- 21
Bench
- 18
- 3
- 19
- 30
- 23
- 4
- 34
- 14
- 12
- 8
- 47
América FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Felipe Azevedo ↓ Alan Ruschel 77'
- 45
-
10
Ademir Santos ↓ Yan Sasse 88'
-
99
Mauro Zarate ↓ Marcelo Toscano 89'
- 3
- 1
- 30
-
66
Marlon ↓ Chrigor Flore 89'
- 8
- 7
- 29
Bench
- 96
- 5
-
6
Alan Ruschel ↑ 77'
- 46
-
90
Marcelo Toscano ↑ 89'
-
70
Yan Sasse ↑ 88'
-
19
Chrigor Flore ↑ 89'
- 2
- 4
-
9
Rodolfo ↑ 62'
- 55
Coach
Vágner Mancini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ademir Santos | 3 |
| Nene | 2 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 2 |
| Diego Souza | 2 |
| Nene | 2 |
| Rafael Moura | 1 |
| Gonzalo Mastriani | 1 |
| Diego Souza | 1 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
América FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
76%
Draw or América FC
53%
Sao Paulo FC or América FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
1 – 0
13.9%
2 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.8%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 2
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | América FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 24% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
América FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

