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Sao Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
Sao Paulo FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Fortaleza EC
Thu 13 Aug 2020 · 22:15 UTC Estadio do Morumbi HT 45' · FT 45+5'
Y 27' Jackson
Y 58' Osvaldo
Bruno Alves 85' Y
Bruno Alves 86' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Leandro Pedro Vuaden
  • Referee Jorge Eduardo Bernardi
  • Referee Jose Eduardo Calza
  • Referee Ilbert Estevam Da Silva

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

5
4
5
Sao Paulo FC 14 games · Avg 1.8 goals Fortaleza EC
Last 5 meetings
2020-08-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-05 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-05-12 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
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' São Paulo FC have kicked off against Fortaleza EC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Fortaleza EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His São Paulo FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' São Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' A quiet spell here at Estadio do Morumbi. São Paulo FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 27' It’s a booking for Fortaleza EC player. Jackson gets a Yellow card.
  • 32' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 37' Pablo Felipe is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fortaleza EC tonight.
  • 42' São Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 43' Dani Alves adds to his 0 season tally! Sao Paulo FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 48' Juninho has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 238 appearances.
  • 53' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 58' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Osvaldo.
  • 63' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 67' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Paulinho has done his job and it is now time for Gabriel to step up.
  • 72' Fortaleza EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 76' Fortaleza EC make a change. Osvaldo trudges off to be replaced by Gabriel Dias on 76 minutes.
  • 81' Carlinhos gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Jackson and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 85' Poor challenge from Bruno Alves. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 86' That is a Yellow card for Sao Paulo FC. Bruno Alves will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Wellington Paulista is hanging Juninho on the field on 90 minute.
  • With this win, São Paulo FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogério Ceni

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luciano 3
Robson 3
Wellington Paulista 2
Juan Lucero 2
David 2
Vitor Bueno 1
Gonzalo Tapia 1
Martin Nicolas Benitez 1

Head to Head

2020-08-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-05 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-05-12 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Sao Paulo FC

Sao Paulo FC Form

2020-08-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC W 2019-12-08 CS Alagoano 1–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2019-12-05 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 SC Internacional W 2019-12-01 Gremio FBPA 3–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2019-11-28 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 CR Vasco da Gama W 2019-11-24 Ceará SC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D

Fortaleza EC Form

2020-08-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC L 2020-08-08 Fortaleza EC 0–2 CA Paranaense L 2019-12-08 Fortaleza EC 2–1 EC Bahia W 2019-12-05 Fluminense FC 0–0 Fortaleza EC D 2019-12-01 Goiás EC 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2019-11-28 Fortaleza EC 2–1 Santos FC W

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

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC51% Draw29% Fortaleza EC20%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes38% 0% No62%
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

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC31% Draw54% Fortaleza EC15%
Actual: 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.