Thursday , 2 July 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2022 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2022
Sao Paulo FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Fortaleza EC
Sun 28 Aug 2022 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 28' Marcelo Conceicao
Y 51' Fernando Miguel
Reinaldo 58' Y
Patrick 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sao Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A .

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

5
4
5
Sao Paulo FC 14 games · Avg 1.8 goals Fortaleza EC
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-28 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 2022-05-08 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC 2021-11-11 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC 2021-07-17 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 2020-11-14 Fortaleza EC 2–3 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Aug Fortaleza EC H 0–1 L
21 Aug Santos FC A 0–1 L
14 Aug RB Bragantino H 3–0 W
06 Aug CR Flamengo H 0–2 L
31 Jul CA Paranaense A 0–1 L
23 Jul Goiás EC H 3–3 D
Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Aug Sao Paulo FC A 1–0 W
21 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–0 W
14 Aug Ceará SC A 1–0 W
07 Aug SC Internacional H 3–0 W
31 Jul Cuiaba EC A 1–0 W
24 Jul Santos FC H 0–0 D

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Sao Paulo FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 3' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Nikao trudges off to be replaced by Luciano Neves on 3 minutes.
  • 4' Luciano Neves has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nikao on 4 minute.
  • 9' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 14' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 14 minutes.
  • 19' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sao Paulo FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 24' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 28' Fortaleza EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 28.
  • 32' Juninho Capixaba doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sao Paulo FC and Fortaleza EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 42' Fortaleza EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 46' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Patrick is hanging Giuliano Galoppo on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' The referee has no hesitation. Fernando Miguel is booked for Fortaleza EC — Yellow card on 51.
  • 56' Fortaleza EC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 58' Reinaldo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 63' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sao Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 65' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Pablo Maia is withdrawn and Alisson gets his opportunity.
  • 68' Hercules is ready to make an impact after coming on for Thiago Galhardo at the 68 minute mark.
  • 73' Fortaleza EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 77' The Fortaleza EC bench stirs into life. Moises Vieira is withdrawn and Romarinho gets his opportunity.
  • 82' Andres Colorado is replacing Nahuel Ferraresi for the Sao Paulo FC side.
  • 87' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Robson has done his job and it is now time for Matheus to step up.
  • 89' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Patrick gets a Yellow card.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Fortaleza EC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogério Ceni

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luciano 3
Robson 3
Juan Lucero 2
David 2
Wellington Paulista 2
Dani Alves 1
Jose Welison 1
Gabriel 1

Head to Head

2022-08-28 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 2022-05-08 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC 2021-11-11 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC 2021-07-17 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 2020-11-14 Fortaleza EC 2–3 Sao Paulo FC

Sao Paulo FC Form

2022-08-28 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC L 2022-08-21 Santos FC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2022-08-14 Sao Paulo FC 3–0 RB Bragantino W 2022-08-06 Sao Paulo FC 0–2 CR Flamengo L 2022-07-31 CA Paranaense 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2022-07-23 Sao Paulo FC 3–3 Goiás EC D

Fortaleza EC Form

2022-08-28 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC W 2022-08-21 Fortaleza EC 1–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2022-08-14 Ceará SC 0–1 Fortaleza EC W 2022-08-07 Fortaleza EC 3–0 SC Internacional W 2022-07-31 Cuiaba EC 0–1 Fortaleza EC W 2022-07-24 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Santos FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.05 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for: Sao Paulo FC or Fortaleza EC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC31% Draw31% Fortaleza EC38%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
69%
Sao Paulo FC or Fortaleza EC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC23% Draw52% Fortaleza EC25%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
2.8%
0 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Fortaleza EC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 19% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 21% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.