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Sao Paulo FC vs Gremio FBPA, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2021
Sao Paulo FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Gremio FBPA
Sun 15 Aug 2021 · 00:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 12' Geromel
Reinaldo 18' Y
Bruno Alves 21' Y
Bruno Alves 22' Y
Igor Gomes 61' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sao Paulo FC vs Gremio FBPA — 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

6
4
8
Sao Paulo FC 18 games · Avg 2.2 goals Gremio FBPA
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-15 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Gremio FBPA 2021-02-14 Gremio FBPA 1–2 Sao Paulo FC 2020-10-18 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Gremio FBPA 2019-12-01 Gremio FBPA 3–0 Sao Paulo FC 2019-08-31 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Gremio FBPA

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug Gremio FBPA H 2–1 W
07 Aug CA Paranaense A 2–1 W
31 Jul SE Palmeiras H 0–0 D
25 Jul CR Flamengo A 1–5 L
17 Jul Fortaleza EC H 0–1 L
10 Jul EC Bahia H 1–0 W
Gremio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug Sao Paulo FC A 1–2 L
09 Aug Chapecoense AF H 2–1 W
01 Aug RB Bragantino A 0–1 L
24 Jul America FC H 1–1 D
18 Jul Fluminense FC A 1–0 W
10 Jul SC Internacional H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Sao Paulo FC Gremio FBPA
#10 Position #18
39 Points 31
30 Played 30
11 / 6 / 13 W / D / L 7 / 10 / 13
35 Scored 32
35 Conceded 40
+0 GD -8
1.30 PPG 1.03
37% Win % 23%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
27% Clean Sheets
Gremio FBPA this season

Sao Paulo FC are 10th (39 pts). Gremio FBPA are 18th (31 pts).

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
Gremio FBPA
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/5
46-60
4/3
61-75
3/7
76+
4/5
■ 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
Gremio FBPA
Carlos Vinicius 10 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sao Paulo FC and Gremio FBPA get this one started.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sao Paulo FC and Gremio FBPA are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' Sao Paulo FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 12' That is a Yellow card for Gremio FBPA. Geromel will be fuming at that decision.
  • 13' The Brazil Vitor Bueno breaks the deadlock on 13 minutes. 1-0!
  • 18' Sao Paulo FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 18.
  • 20' What a moment for Vanderson! That strike on 20 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 21' That is a Yellow card for Sao Paulo FC. Bruno Alves will be fuming at that decision.
  • 22' Sao Paulo FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 22.
  • 27' Sao Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gremio FBPA backline.
  • 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 42' 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.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Thalles as he leaves the pitch. Gabriel Sara steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Gremio FBPA winning 50% of all matches.
  • 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Bruno Cortez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gremio FBPA.
  • 59' Emiliano Rigoni has so much to prove this time. He replaces Antonio Galeano on 59 minute.
  • 60' Another substitution for Sao Paulo FC to replace Antonio Galeano by Emiliano Rigoni on 60 minute.
  • 61' A meaty challenge results in booking for Igor Gomes on 61.
  • 66' Sao Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 70' The whistle greets Luan Santos as he departs to be replaced by Joao Rojas.
  • 74' Darlan Mendes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jean Pyerre at the 74 minute mark.
  • 79' 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.
  • 81' Gremio FBPA make a change. Douglas Costa trudges off to be replaced by Luiz Fernando on 81 minutes.
  • 86' Another substitution for Gremio FBPA to replace Alisson by Leo Pereira on 86 minute.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sao Paulo FC players.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Gremio FBPA Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Everton 3
Everton 2
Luciano 2
Franco Cristaldo 2
Carlos Vinicius 2
Luciano 2
Tche Tche 1
Pablo Maia 1

Head to Head

2021-08-15 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Gremio FBPA 2021-02-14 Gremio FBPA 1–2 Sao Paulo FC 2020-10-18 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Gremio FBPA 2019-12-01 Gremio FBPA 3–0 Sao Paulo FC 2019-08-31 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Gremio FBPA

Sao Paulo FC Form

2021-08-15 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Gremio FBPA W 2021-08-07 CA Paranaense 1–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2021-07-31 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 SE Palmeiras D 2021-07-25 CR Flamengo 5–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2021-07-17 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC L 2021-07-10 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 EC Bahia W

Gremio FBPA Form

2021-08-15 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Gremio FBPA L 2021-08-09 Gremio FBPA 2–1 Chapecoense AF W 2021-08-01 RB Bragantino 1–0 Gremio FBPA L 2021-07-24 Gremio FBPA 1–1 America FC D 2021-07-18 Fluminense FC 0–1 Gremio FBPA W 2021-07-10 Gremio FBPA 0–0 SC Internacional D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.16 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Gremio FBPA xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC46% Draw30% Gremio FBPA24%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 2
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 60%
40%
± 2.5 33%
67%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Gremio FBPA
54%
Sao Paulo FC or Gremio FBPA
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC28% Draw54% Gremio FBPA18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.8%
1 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.3%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.5%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Gremio FBPA covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 23% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✓
Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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