Sunday , 16 August 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Sao Paulo FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Fortaleza EC
Thu 21 Sep 2023 · 00:30 UTC Morumbi HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 18' Titi
Y 27' Jose Welison
Diego Costa 53' Y
Y 60' Joao Ricardo
Nathan 66' Y
Y 69' Marinho
Rodrigo Huendra 88' Y
Y 90' Thiago Galhardo
Y 90' Pedro Augusto

Overview

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

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 23 36
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 22 10

Head-to-Head

5
4
5
Sao Paulo FC 14 games · Avg 1.8 goals Fortaleza EC
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-21 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2023-05-11 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Sao Paulo FC 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

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep Fortaleza EC H 1–2 L
14 Sep SC Internacional A 1–2 L
27 Aug America FC A 1–2 L
19 Aug Botafogo FR H 0–0 D
13 Aug CR Flamengo A 1–1 D
06 Aug CA Mineiro H 0–2 L
Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep Sao Paulo FC A 2–1 W
14 Sep SC Corinthians Paulista H 2–1 W
03 Sep Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
27 Aug Coritiba FBC H 3–1 W
19 Aug SC Internacional A 1–0 W
13 Aug Santos FC H 4–0 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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sao Paulo FC is hosting Fortaleza EC for another epic battle.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sao Paulo FC and Fortaleza EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sao Paulo FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 15' The travelling Fortaleza EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 16' Magnificent from Jose Welison! That is 7 goals in 240 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 18' The referee shows Fortaleza EC player a Yellow card on 18.
  • 23' Guilherme Augusto, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 27' Fortaleza EC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 32' Brazil international Luciano has been a key figure this campaign — 4 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 37' A quiet spell here at Morumbi. Fortaleza EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 47' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 52' 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.
  • 53' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Diego Costa.
  • 53' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Juan Lucero makes no mistake. 0-2!
  • 58' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 60' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Joao Ricardo.
  • 65' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 66' That is a Yellow card for Sao Paulo FC. Nathan will be fuming at that decision.
  • 69' Marinho catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 69.
  • 71' Michel Araujo makes way for Pedrinho at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 73' The Fortaleza EC bench stirs into life. Tomas Pochettino is withdrawn and Pedro Augusto gets his opportunity.
  • 74' The crowd applauds Juan Lucero as he leaves the pitch. Thiago Galhardo steps in for Fortaleza EC.
  • 79' with the perfectly-timed delivery and James Rodriguez makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 80' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Talles Costa comes on to replace Juan Santos.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Jose Welison as he leaves the pitch. Lucas Sasha steps in for Fortaleza EC.
  • 87' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sao Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 88' A moment of madness from Rodrigo Huendra on 88 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • 89' Bruno Pacheco makes way for Gonzalo Escobar at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortaleza EC.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Thiago Galhardo.
  • 1-2 the final result. Sao Paulo FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dorival Júnior

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Vojvoda

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luciano 3
Robson 3
Juan Lucero 2
David 2
Wellington Paulista 2
Jose Welison 1
Gabriel 1
Andre Silva 1

Head to Head

2023-09-21 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2023-05-11 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Sao Paulo FC 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

Sao Paulo FC Form

2023-09-21 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC L 2023-09-14 SC Internacional 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-08-27 America FC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-08-19 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2023-08-13 CR Flamengo 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D 2023-08-06 Sao Paulo FC 0–2 CA Mineiro L

Fortaleza EC Form

2023-09-21 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2023-09-14 Fortaleza EC 2–1 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2023-09-03 Fluminense FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC L 2023-08-27 Fortaleza EC 3–1 Coritiba FBC W 2023-08-19 SC Internacional 0–1 Fortaleza EC W 2023-08-13 Fortaleza EC 4–0 Santos FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.97 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for: Fortaleza EC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC29% Draw31% Fortaleza EC40%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
71%
Sao Paulo FC or Fortaleza EC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC21% Draw53% Fortaleza EC26%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.7%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 2
7.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
2.8%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Fortaleza EC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 22% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓

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