Sao Paulo FC vs EC Bahia, 2018
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs EC Bahia — Serie A .
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
- EC Bahia 17 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Fabricio Vilarinho Da Silva
- Referee Bruno Raphael Pires
- Referee Andre Luiz de Freitas Castro
- Referee Alberto Poletto Masseira
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | EC Bahia | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Sep | CA Mineiro | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Sep | Fluminense FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Aug | Ceará SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | Parana Clube | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | Chapecoense AF | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Sep | SC Recife | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | CA Paranaense | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Aug | Ceará SC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Santos FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Aug | SC Internacional | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Sao Paulo FC | EC Bahia | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #6 |
| 25 | Points | 26 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 7 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 7 / 5 / 5 |
| 23 | Scored | 25 |
| 20 | Conceded | 23 |
| +3 | GD | +2 |
| 1.39 | PPG | 1.53 |
| 39% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
35%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 pts). EC Bahia are 6th (26 pts).
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
EC Bahia
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 7 G | 1 A |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Sao Paulo FC and EC Bahia is underway.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' 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.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sao Paulo FC and EC Bahia are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Enderson Moreira will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lucas Fonseca is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sao Paulo FC.
- 40' Gregore is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sao Paulo FC so far.
- 45' 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.
- 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sao Paulo FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 55' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sao Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 60' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gilberto made 325 appearances and scored 45 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 65' The 38-year-old Anderson Martins has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 75' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sao Paulo FC and EC Bahia are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 80' Supporters expect more eagerness from Elton, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 85' EC Bahia started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 85.
- 90' The travelling EC Bahia supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sao Paulo FC take all three points.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 16
- 34
- 4
- 33
- 8
- 9
- 25
- 10
- 18
- 23
Bench
- 40
- 1
- 36
- 20
- 30
- 31
- 17
- 19
- 32
Coach
Diego Aguirre
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 28
- 2
- 25
- 10
-
29
Vinicius ↓ Edigar Junio 72'
- 17
- 6
- 5
- 26
- 9
Bench
-
12
Clayton ↑ 78'
- 4
- 3
- 15
- 30
-
7
Elber ↑ 63'
- 19
-
11
Edigar Junio ↑ 72'
- 32
- 16
- 14
- 18
Coach
Enderson Moreira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luciano | 6 |
| Ferreira | 2 |
| Edigar Junio | 2 |
| Willian Jose | 2 |
| Edigar Junio | 2 |
| Santiago Trellez | 1 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 1 |
| Diego Souza | 1 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.41
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
EC Bahia xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sao Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
76%
Draw or EC Bahia
51%
Sao Paulo FC or EC Bahia
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.3%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | EC Bahia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 23% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.