Sao Paulo FC vs Goiás EC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs Goiás EC — Serie A at Estadio do Morumbi.
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
- Goiás EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Clovis Amaral da Silva
- Referee Ricardo Bezerra Chianca
- Referee Heber Roberto Lopes
- Referee Gilberto Rodrigues Castro Junior
- Referee Ilbert Estevam Da Silva
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Goiás EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Nov | CR Flamengo | A | 4–1 | W |
| 18 Oct | Grêmio FBPA | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Oct | SE Palmeiras | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Oct | AC Goianiense | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | Coritiba FBC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | RB Bragantino | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Botafogo FR | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Oct | EC Bahia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Oct | CR Flamengo | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio do Morumbi!
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Reinaldo suffering a number of foals already.
- 19' Fernandao adds to his 0 season tally! Goias EC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 24' Brenner is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 29' Vinicius, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 34' Sao Paulo FC have won 405 goals from 371 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 39' Sao Paulo FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 49' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sao Paulo FC and Goiás EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 54' Igor Gomes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 57' Another substitution for Sao Paulo FC to replace Vitor by Hernanes on 57 minute.
- 58' The crowd applauds Diego as he leaves the pitch. Pablo Felipe steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
- 63' Sao Paulo FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 68' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Enderson Moreira will be considering his options from the bench.
- 69' Goias EC make a change. Fernandao trudges off to be replaced by Rafael Moura on 69 minutes.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Igor Vinicius. He replaces Juanfran on 74 minute.
- 75' Goias EC make a change. Gilberto Junior trudges off to be replaced by Sandro on 75 minutes.
- 76' Victor Andrade is ready to make an impact after coming on for Douglas Baggio at the 76 minute mark.
- 78' The whistle greets Chico as he departs to be replaced by Heron.
- 79' Goal! Igor Gomes scores his 17 goal in 371 matches.
- 83' Gabriel has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 83.
- 83' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rodrigo Nestor is hanging Gabriel on the field on 83 minute.
- 87' Luan picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Breno argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sao Paulo FC players.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 3
- 6
- 30
- 13
- 26
- 20
- 12
- 1
- 4
- 21
Bench
- 16
- 9
- 5
- 17
- 32
- 2
- 41
- 15
- 25
- 18
- 40
- 36
Coach
Fernando Diniz
Goiás EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 55
- 16
- 6
-
99
Fernandao ↓ Rafael Moura 69'
- 3
-
29
Gilberto Junior ↓ Sandro 75'
- 23
- 70
- 5
- 2
-
95
Douglas Baggio ↓ Victor Andrade 75'
Bench
-
9
Rafael Moura ↑ 69'
- 25
-
31
Victor Andrade ↑ 75'
-
30
Sandro ↑ 75'
- 88
- 56
- 4
-
15
Heron ↑ 78'
- 22
- 77
- 7
Coach
Enderson Moreira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dada Belmonte | 2 |
| Leandro Barcia | 2 |
| Giuliano Galoppo | 2 |
| Brenner | 2 |
| Igor Gomes | 2 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 2 |
| Patrick | 1 |
| Maguinho | 1 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.42
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
Goiás EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sao Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Goiás EC
48%
Sao Paulo FC or Goiás EC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
13.1%
0 – 0
12.2%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | Goiás EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 24% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Goiás EC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

