Sao Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A at Estadio do Morumbi.
- Sao Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Leandro Pedro Vuaden
- Referee Jorge Eduardo Bernardi
- Referee Jose Eduardo Calza
- Referee Ilbert Estevam Da Silva
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 35 | 51 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | Sao Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 41 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | CS Alagoano | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | SC Internacional | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Gremio FBPA | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Ceará SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Aug | CA Paranaense | H | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | EC Bahia | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | Fluminense FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Dec | Goiás EC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Santos FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
| Jonathan Calleri | 10 G | 2 A |
| Luciano | 9 G | 1 A |
| Artur Guimaraes | 4 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! São Paulo FC welcome Fortaleza EC for this crunch clash at Estadio do Morumbi.
- 5' Reinaldo, a Brazil , has 3 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' 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.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' São Paulo FC have won 422 goals from 387 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tinga suffering a number of foals already.
- 27' The referee calls foul for Jackson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 37' 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.
- 42' The home supporters are growing impatient. São Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 43' A goal from the Brazil international Dani Alves! He fires home on 43 to make it 0-1!
- 48' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fortaleza EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 53' Fortaleza EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 58' That is a Yellow card for Fortaleza EC. Osvaldo will be fuming at that decision.
- 63' It looks surprising São Paulo FC does not make any changes. Yuri has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 67' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Paulinho departs to be replaced by Gabriel.
- 72' São Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fortaleza EC backline.
- 76' Gabriel Dias is replacing Osvaldo for the Fortaleza EC side.
- 81' Time for substitution for Fortaleza EC. Jackson is replaced by Carlinhos.
- 85' Bruno Alves picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 86' That is a Yellow card for Sao Paulo FC. Bruno Alves will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' It is a substitution in Fortaleza EC team. Juninho is replaced by Wellington Paulista on 90 minute.
- Fortaleza EC will have plenty to reflect on. São Paulo FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 5
- 3
- 6
- 14
- 26
- 10
- 20
- 8
- 12
- 38
- 1
Bench
- 16
- 23
- 21
- 37
- 22
- 13
- 2
- 35
- 7
- 27
- 42
Coach
Fernando Diniz
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
5
Juninho ↓ Wellington Paulista 90'
- 25
- 26
- 12
-
57
Yuri ↓ Franco Fragapane 76'
- 2
- 15
- 30
-
11
Osvaldo ↓ Gabriel Dias 76'
-
20
Romarinho ↓ Mariano Vazquez 90'
Bench
-
6
Carlinhos ↑ 81'
-
9
Wellington Paulista ↑ 90'
-
13
Gabriel Dias ↑ 76'
-
7
Franco Fragapane ↑ 76'
- 91
- 23
- 8
- 28
-
32
Mariano Vazquez ↑ 90'
- 19
- 29
- 14
Coach
Rogério Ceni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robson | 3 |
| Luciano | 3 |
| David | 2 |
| Wellington Paulista | 2 |
| Juan Lucero | 2 |
| Gabriel | 1 |
| Andre Silva | 1 |
| Imanol Machuca | 1 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sao Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
49%
Sao Paulo FC or Fortaleza EC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.5%
2 – 0
10.3%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | Fortaleza EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 25% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.