Thursday , 2 July 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Sao Paulo FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Fortaleza EC
Sun 14 Apr 2024 · 00:00 UTC Morumbi 35,055 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 66' Juan Lucero
0–2 80' Imanol Machuca
Andre Silva 84' 1–2
Y 23' Tomas Pochettino
Y 51' Emanuel Britez
Y 54' Juan Lucero
Luciano 75' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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
2024-04-14 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC 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

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Apr Fortaleza EC H 1–2 L
11 Apr CD Cobresal H 2–0 W
05 Apr CA Talleres A 1–2 L
07 Dec CR Flamengo H 1–0 W
03 Dec CA Mineiro A 1–2 L
29 Nov EC Bahia A 1–0 W
Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Apr Sao Paulo FC A 2–1 W
07 Dec Santos FC A 2–1 W
03 Dec Goiás EC H 1–0 W
30 Nov RB Bragantino A 2–1 W
26 Nov SE Palmeiras H 2–2 D
23 Nov Botafogo FR H 2–2 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' Welcome to Morumbi that hosts another battle between Sao Paulo FC and Fortaleza EC.
  • 5' Ecuador international Robert Arboleda has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 15' The 25-year-old Hercules has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' Fortaleza EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 23' That looks like a foul for a card for Tomas Pochettino.
  • 28' Sao Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 33' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sao Paulo FC and Fortaleza EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Thiago Carpini will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Benjamin Kuscevic made 11 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 48' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sao Paulo FC and Fortaleza EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 51' The referee has no hesitation. Emanuel Britez is booked for Fortaleza EC — card on 51.
  • 54' Juan Lucero is having his name booked by the referee on 54.
  • 58' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Yago Pikachu has done his job and it is now time for Imanol Machuca to step up.
  • 59' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Moises is hanging Marinho on the field on 59 minute.
  • 64' Fortaleza EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 64.
  • 65' Another substitution for Sao Paulo FC to replace Michel Araujo by William da Silva on 65 minute.
  • 66' Brilliant from the ! Juan Lucero makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 66.
  • 66' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Igor Vinicius has done his job and it is now time for Erick to step up.
  • 71' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thiago Carpini might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 72' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pedro Augusto is hanging Hercules on the field on 72 minute.
  • 75' Luciano picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 76' Another substitution for Sao Paulo FC to replace Alisson by Andre Silva on 76 minute.
  • 80' What a moment for Imanol Machuca! That strike on 80 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 84' Andre Silva does the damage! The net is bulging and Sao Paulo FC surge ahead!
  • 89' A quiet spell here at Morumbi. Sao Paulo FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Fortaleza EC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thiago Carpini

Fortaleza EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Vojvoda

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luciano 3
Robson 3
Wellington Paulista 2
Juan Lucero 2
David 2
Igor Gomes 1
Juninho Capixaba 1
James Rodriguez 1

Head to Head

2024-04-14 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC 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

Sao Paulo FC Form

2024-04-14 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC L 2024-04-11 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 CD Cobresal W 2024-04-05 CA Talleres 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-12-07 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 CR Flamengo W 2023-12-03 CA Mineiro 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-11-29 EC Bahia 0–1 Sao Paulo FC W

Fortaleza EC Form

2024-04-14 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2023-12-07 Santos FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2023-12-03 Fortaleza EC 1–0 Goiás EC W 2023-11-30 RB Bragantino 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2023-11-26 Fortaleza EC 2–2 SE Palmeiras D 2023-11-23 Fortaleza EC 2–2 Botafogo FR D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.14 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for: Sao Paulo FC or Fortaleza EC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC32% Draw30% Fortaleza EC38%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
68%
Sao Paulo FC or Fortaleza EC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC24% Draw50% Fortaleza EC26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
10.3%
1 – 0
9.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
2.8%
0 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Fortaleza EC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 19% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 20% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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