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Sao Paulo FC vs Avaí FC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2019
Sao Paulo FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Avaí FC
Sun 20 Oct 2019 · 19:00 UTC Estadio do Morumbi HT 45' · FT 45'
R 23' Brenner
Bruno Alves 45' Y
Dani Alves 49' Y
Luan 70' Y
Antony 75' Y
Y 90' Richard Franco

Overview

Match Preview

Sao Paulo FC vs Avaí FC — Serie A at Estadio do Morumbi.

Match Details

  • Referee Bruno Boschilia
  • Referee Dewson Fernando Freitas da Silva
  • Referee Leandro Bizzio Marinho
  • Referee Nailton Junior de Sousa Oliveira

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 30 64
2 SE Palmeiras 30 63
3 CA Paranaense 30 53
4 Fluminense FC 30 51
5 EC Bahia 30 49
6 Cruzeiro EC 30 48
7 CA Mineiro 30 47
8 Santos FC 30 42
9 RB Bragantino 30 40
10 Sao Paulo FC 30 39
11 Coritiba FBC 30 39
12 Botafogo FR 30 36
13 EC Vitoria 30 36
14 CR Vasco da Gama 29 35
15 Mirassol FC 30 33
16 SC Internacional 30 32
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 30 32
18 Gremio FBPA 30 31
19 Clube do Remo 30 25
20 Chapecoense AF 29 18

Head-to-Head

2
2
Sao Paulo FC 4 games · Avg 1.8 goals Avaí FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-10-20 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Avaí FC 2019-06-09 Avaí FC 0–0 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct Avaí FC H 1–0 W
17 Oct Cruzeiro EC A 0–1 L
13 Oct SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–0 W
10 Oct EC Bahia A 0–0 D
05 Oct Fortaleza EC H 2–1 W
28 Sep CR Flamengo A 0–0 D
Avaí FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct Sao Paulo FC A 0–1 L
17 Oct SC Internacional H 0–2 L
13 Oct Ceará SC A 0–1 L
10 Oct CR Vasco da Gama H 0–0 D
06 Oct CS Alagoano A 1–3 L
30 Sep EC Bahia H 0–2 L

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
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
6/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 10 G 1 A
Luciano 9 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio do Morumbi. São Paulo FC are looking to make home advantage count against Avaí FC.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' São Paulo FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Richard Franco, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio do Morumbi with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 20' São 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.
  • 23' Brenner picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 28' Avaí FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 33' 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.
  • 38' São Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Avaí FC backline.
  • 43' It looks like no one’s ball. São Paulo FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Bruno Alves.
  • 46' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Bruno Alves departs to be replaced by Igor Gomes.
  • 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dani Alves on 49.
  • 51' Magnificent from Robert Arboleda! That is 8 goals in 382 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 55' Marquinhos Silva is replacing Matheus Barbosa for the Avai FC side.
  • 60' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 61' Julinho is ready to make an impact after coming on for Paulinho Oliveira at the 61 minute mark.
  • 66' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luan.
  • 75' Antony catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 75.
  • 77' Luan Pereira makes way for Douglas at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Avai FC.
  • 78' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Liziero has done his job and it is now time for Hernanes to step up.
  • 83' Avaí FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 87' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Alexandre Pato departs to be replaced by Raniel.
  • 90' Avai FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • Full Time. São Paulo FC beats Avaí FC

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.18 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.6 Avaí FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 73% + Under — clean sheet likely 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC53% Draw30% Avaí FC17%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes33% 0% No67%
Avg goals/match: 1.78
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 54%
46%
± 2.5 27%
73%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Avaí FC
47%
Sao Paulo FC or Avaí FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC31% Draw57% Avaí FC12%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.2%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 0
11.1%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
7%
3 – 0
4.3%
1 – 2
3.5%
3 – 1
2.9%
0 – 2
2.8%
2 – 2
2.2%
4 – 0
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Avaí FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 27% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 13% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
55% ✓
Avaí FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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