Sao Paulo FC vs Cuiaba EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs Cuiaba EC — Serie A at Morumbi.
- Sao Paulo FC 22 games · 27 pts (2026/26)
- Cuiaba EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Nov | Fluminense FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Nov | Santos FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Nov | RB Bragantino | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | CA Paranaense | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Nov | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | EC Bahia | A | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Santos FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | Botafogo FR | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/8
61-75
3/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
| Jonathan Calleri | 7 G | 1 A |
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G | |
| Artur Guimaraes | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Morumbi. Sao Paulo FC are looking to make home advantage count against Cuiaba EC.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Pablo Maia, as he is very good at scoring at Morumbi with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 20' It’s high time Antonio Oliveira made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' Brazil international Jonathan Cafu has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' Cuiaba EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' Rikelme has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 152 appearances.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sao Paulo FC and Cuiaba EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 50' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sao Paulo FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 55' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sao Paulo FC and Cuiaba EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 60' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — Michel Araujo exits the field as Talles Costa enters on 60.
- 65' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dorival Júnior might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 69' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Lucas Moura trudges off to be replaced by Wellington Rato on 69 minutes.
- 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Robert Arboleda on 71.
- 72' Controversy at the stadium! Robert Arboleda argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 75' It is a substitution in Cuiaba EC team. Isidro Pitta is replaced by Wellington Silva on 75 minute.
- 80' It looks like no one’s ball. Cuiaba EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 85' Fernando Sobral is replacing Jonathan Cafu for the Cuiaba EC side.
- 90' Robert Arboleda has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 25 cards already picked up this season.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 10
- 5
- 38
- 7
- 19
- 28
- 15
- 29
- 23
- 45
Bench
- 22
- 93
- 8
- 21
- 3
- 36
- 6
- 37
- 27
- 49
- 34
- 31
Coach
Dorival Júnior
Cuiaba EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- –
- 3
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Jonathan Cafu ↓ Fernando Sobral 85'
- –
- 35
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–
Clayson ↓ Derik Lacerda 60'
-
–
Raniele ↓ Lucas Mineiro 85'
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–
Isidro Pitta ↓ Wellington Silva 75'
-
–
Denilson Alves ↓ Filipe Augusto 75'
Bench
-
–
Lucas Mineiro ↑ 85'
-
–
Wellington Silva ↑ 75'
-
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Fernando Sobral ↑ 85'
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Filipe Augusto ↑ 75'
- 12
- –
-
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Derik Lacerda ↑ 60'
- –
- –
- –
- 97
Coach
Antonio Oliveira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.89
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Cuiaba EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + Sao Paulo FC or Draw 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.73
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Cuiaba EC
64%
Sao Paulo FC or Cuiaba EC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
1 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
2.6%
3 – 0
2%
3 – 1
1.8%
0 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | Cuiaba EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 21% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 20% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 8% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Cuiaba EC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.