Sao Paulo FC vs Chapecoense AF, 2018
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Sao Paulo FC vs Chapecoense AF — Serie A .
- Sao Paulo FC 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
- Chapecoense AF 27 games · 18 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rafael Trombeta
- Referee Rafael Traci
- Referee Ivan Carlos Bohn
- Referee Jefferson Cleiton Piva da Silva
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Chapecoense AF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | SC Recife | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Aug | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Jul | Cruzeiro EC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Jul | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Jul | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Aug | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Aug | SC Recife | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jul | Gremio FBPA | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jul | Botafogo FR | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Jul | Santos FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Sao Paulo FC | Chapecoense AF | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #20 |
| 36 | Points | 18 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 10 / 6 / 11 | W / D / L | 3 / 9 / 15 |
| 32 | Scored | 29 |
| 30 | Conceded | 53 |
| +2 | GD | -24 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 0.67 |
| 37% | Win % | 11% |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
30%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Chapecoense AF this season
Chapecoense AF this season
Sao Paulo FC are 11th (36 pts). Chapecoense AF are 20th (18 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
–/9
61-75
5/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chapecoense AF
0-15
1/5
16-30
4/9
31-45
4/5
46-60
3/5
61-75
1/6
76+
5/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
| Luciano | 8 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 8 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G | |
| Artur Guimaraes | 3 G | 1 A |
Chapecoense AF
| Marcinho | 5 G | 2 A |
| Walter Clar | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Sao Paulo FC face off against Chapecoense AF in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Chapecoense AF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' 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.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Chapecoense AF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Diego Torres, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 35' Everton, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' Chapecoense AF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 55' Douglas is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sao Paulo FC so far.
- 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
- 65' 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.
- 70' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their trying to find a way past Chapecoense AF's compact .
- 75' Sao Paulo FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 80' Sao Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Chapecoense AF backline.
- 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sao Paulo FC and Chapecoense AF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 90' Sao Paulo FC is showing some good football. However, Sao Paulo FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- With this win, Sao Paulo FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 16
- 5
- 34
- 20
- 8
- 9
- 22
- 31
- 18
- 15
Bench
- 1
- 14
- 4
- 3
- 28
- 25
- 10
- 30
- 17
- 23
- 19
- 11
Coach
Diego Aguirre
Chapecoense AF Lineups
Starting XI
- 93
- 23
- 2
- 3
- 28
-
55
Amaral ↓ Osman Junior 81'
- 8
- 15
- 9
-
29
Bruno Silva ↓ Leandro Pereira 74'
-
72
Diego Torres ↓ Yann 64'
Bench
- 84
- 17
- 22
- 10
-
77
Osman Junior ↑ 81'
-
90
Leandro Pereira ↑ 74'
- 33
-
25
Yann ↑ 64'
- 34
- 16
Coach
Guto Ferreira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antony | 2 |
| Vitor | 2 |
| Shaylon | 1 |
| Emiliano Rigoni | 1 |
| Hudson | 1 |
| Bruno Pacheco | 1 |
| Leandro Pereira | 1 |
| Raniel | 1 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.86
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Chapecoense AF xG
I would bet for:
Sao Paulo FC to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sao Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Chapecoense AF
40%
Sao Paulo FC or Chapecoense AF
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
11.9%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.6%
3 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
4%
4 – 0
3.2%
4 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | Chapecoense AF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 24% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Chapecoense AF keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.