Friday , 16 October 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 CR Flamengo 30 64
2 SE Palmeiras 30 63
3 CA Paranaense 30 53
4 Fluminense FC 30 51
5 EC Bahia 30 49
6 Cruzeiro EC 30 48
7 CA Mineiro 30 47
8 Santos FC 30 42
9 RB Bragantino 30 40
10 Sao Paulo FC 30 39
11 Coritiba FBC 30 39
12 Botafogo FR 30 36
13 EC Vitoria 30 36
14 CR Vasco da Gama 29 35
15 Mirassol FC 30 33
16 SC Internacional 30 32
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 30 32
18 Gremio FBPA 30 31
19 Clube do Remo 30 25
20 Chapecoense AF 29 18

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
23% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
4/4
31-45
5/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
6/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 10 G 1 A
Luciano 9 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and São Paulo FC launch into their encounter with Fortaleza EC.
  • 3' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Nikao is replaced by Luciano Neves on 3 minute.
  • 4' Nikao makes way for Luciano Neves at the 4 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 9' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 14' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 19' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 24' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 28' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marcelo Conceicao on 28.
  • 32' Juninho Capixaba is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 37' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering São Paulo FC that had 382 games and scored 415 goals.
  • 42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Giuliano Galoppo is replaced by Patrick.
  • 51' Fernando Miguel is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
  • 56' The travelling Fortaleza EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 58' Reinaldo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 58.
  • 63' Fortaleza EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 65' Pablo Maia makes way for Alisson at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 68' It is a substitution in Fortaleza EC team. Thiago Galhardo is replaced by Hercules on 68 minute.
  • 73' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both São Paulo FC and Fortaleza EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 77' The crowd applauds Moises Vieira as he leaves the pitch. Romarinho steps in for Fortaleza EC.
  • 82' Nahuel Ferraresi makes way for Andres Colorado at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 87' Matheus gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Robson and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 89' Poor challenge from Patrick. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • The final score is 0-1.

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
Robson 3
Luciano 3
David 2
Wellington Paulista 2
Juan Lucero 2
Gabriel 1
Andre Silva 1
Imanol Machuca 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.