Sao Paulo FC vs America FC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs America FC — Serie A .
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
- America FC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | America 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 | Grêmio 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
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
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' Three points are at stake. Sao Paulo FC host America FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The 41-year-old Miranda has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sao Paulo FC that had 371 games and scored 405 goals.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. America FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sao Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their trying to find a way past America FC's compact .
- 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sao Paulo FC and America FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 44' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Robert Arboleda.
- 49' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 50' Poor challenge from Miranda. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 59' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Pablo Felipe is replaced by Marquinhos.
- 60' Another substitution for Sao Paulo FC to replace Gabriel Sara by Lizeiro on 60 minute.
- 62' Ribamar makes way for Rodolfo at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from America FC.
- 65' It’s a booking for America FC player. Mauro Zarate gets a Yellow card.
- 70' It looks like no one’s ball. America FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 75' Reinaldo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 75.
- 77' Alan Ruschel is ready to make an impact after coming on for Felipe Azevedo at the 77 minute mark.
- 82' The whistle greets Igor Gomes as he departs to be replaced by Jonathan Calleri.
- 87' Sao Paulo FC 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.
- 88' A tactical swap from America FC — Yan Sasse on, Ademir Santos off on 88 minutes.
- 89' The America FC bench stirs into life. Mauro Zarate is withdrawn and Marcelo Toscano gets his opportunity.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 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
America 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 |
| Luciano Neves | 1 |
| Rafael Moura | 1 |
| Gonzalo Mastriani | 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
America 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 America FC
53%
Sao Paulo FC or America 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 | America 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%
✗
America FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

