Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 September

Betiball's prediction for Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza on 20 September 2023 (kick-off: 20:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza preview before placing your bet.

Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza: Starting Lineups Time : 20/09/2023 20:30

Sao Paulo
1 - 2
Finished
Fortaleza
88' event Rodrigo Huendra Almeida
80' event Talles Costa / Juan
80' event Alexandre Pato / Luan Santos
79' event James David Rodriguez
71' event Rodrigo Huendra Almeida / Gabriel Neves
71' event Pedrinho / Michel Araujo
71' event David Correa da Fonseca / Luciano da Rocha Neves
67' event Nathan Morris
53' event Diego Henrique Costa Barbosa
21' event James David Rodriguez
event 90+7' Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa
event 90+2' Thiago Galhardo do Nascimento Rocha
event 88' Gonzalo Escobar / Bruno de Jesus Pacheco
event 83' Sasha Lucas Pacheco Affini / Jose Welison da Silva
event 74' Thiago Galhardo do Nascimento Rocha / Juan Martin Lucero
event 73' Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa / Tomas Pochettino
event 73' Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa, Pikachu / Mario Sergio Santos Costa, Marinho
event 69' Mario Sergio Santos Costa, Marinho
event 60' Joao Ricardo
event 53' Juan Martin Lucero
event 27' Jose Welison da Silva
event 18' Cristian Chagas Tarouco,Titi
event 16' Jose Welison da Silva
88' event Rodrigo Huendra Almeida
event 90+7' Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa
80' event Talles Costa / Juan
event 90+2' Thiago Galhardo do Nascimento Rocha
80' event Alexandre Pato / Luan Santos
event 88' Gonzalo Escobar / Bruno de Jesus Pacheco
79' event James David Rodriguez
event 83' Sasha Lucas Pacheco Affini / Jose Welison da Silva
71' event Rodrigo Huendra Almeida / Gabriel Neves
event 74' Thiago Galhardo do Nascimento Rocha / Juan Martin Lucero
71' event Pedrinho / Michel Araujo
event 73' Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa / Tomas Pochettino
71' event David Correa da Fonseca / Luciano da Rocha Neves
event 73' Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa, Pikachu / Mario Sergio Santos Costa, Marinho
67' event Nathan Morris
event 69' Mario Sergio Santos Costa, Marinho
53' event Diego Henrique Costa Barbosa
event 60' Joao Ricardo
21' event James David Rodriguez
event 53' Juan Martin Lucero
event 27' Jose Welison da Silva
event 18' Cristian Chagas Tarouco,Titi
event 16' Jose Welison da Silva
Sao Paulo Sao Paulo
Substitutions
#12 Alexandre Pato
#22 David Correa da Fonseca
#47 Pedrinho
#37 Talles Costa
#18 Rodrigo Huendra Almeida
#34 Rai dos Reis Ramos
#46 Felipe Negrucci Berdague
#43 Walce da Silva Costa Filho
#23 Pires Monteiro Rafael
#21 Sebastian Mendez
#3 Nahuel Ferraresi
#44 Matheus Belem
Sao Paulo Sao Paulo Fortaleza Fortaleza
13Shots7
7Shots on Goal4
21Fouls14
9Corner Kick0
13Free kick16
3Yellow card6
37Aerial31
2Save6
13Successful Tackles24
2Interceptions6
1Assist1
6Shots off goal3
2Hit The Post0
13Head Success21
13Tackle24
12Dribbles4
26Throw-in17
654Passes243
166Attacks59
70Dangerous attacks16
6Corner Kicks(HT)0
Fortaleza Fortaleza
Substitutions
#33 Gonzalo Escobar
#22 Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa, Pikachu
#21 Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa
#88 Sasha Lucas Pacheco Affini
#91 Thiago Galhardo do Nascimento Rocha
#18 Silvio Ezequiel Romero
#39 Imanol Machuca
#10 Lucas de Figueiredo Crispim
#5 Marcelo Da Conceicao Benevenuto Malaquia
#16 Fernando Miguel Kaufmann
#3 Tobias Pereira Figueiredo
#20 Luis Eduardo Marques Dos Santos
Commentary
90+7' Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
90+2' Thiago Galhardo do Nascimento Rocha - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
88' Rodrigo Huendra Almeida - Sao Paulo receive a yellow card
88' Fortaleza — substitution: Gonzalo Escobar / Bruno de Jesus Pacheco
83' Fortaleza — substitution: Sasha Lucas Pacheco Affini / Jose Welison da Silva
80' Sao Paulo — substitution: Talles Costa / Juan
80' Sao Paulo — substitution: Alexandre Pato / Luan Santos
79' Goal! James David Rodriguez - Sao Paulo
74' Fortaleza — substitution: Thiago Galhardo do Nascimento Rocha / Juan Martin Lucero
73' Fortaleza — substitution: Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa / Tomas Pochettino
73' Fortaleza — substitution: Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa, Pikachu / Mario Sergio Santos Costa, Marinho
71' Sao Paulo — substitution: Rodrigo Huendra Almeida / Gabriel Neves
71' Sao Paulo — substitution: Pedrinho / Michel Araujo
71' Sao Paulo — substitution: David Correa da Fonseca / Luciano da Rocha Neves
69' Mario Sergio Santos Costa, Marinho - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
67' Nathan Morris - Sao Paulo receive a yellow card
60' Joao Ricardo - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
53' Diego Henrique Costa Barbosa - Sao Paulo receive a yellow card
53' Penalty scored! Juan Martin Lucero - Fortaleza
27' Jose Welison da Silva - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
21' Penalty missed! James David Rodriguez - Sao Paulo
18' Cristian Chagas Tarouco,Titi - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
16' Goal! Jose Welison da Silva - Fortaleza

How We Build the Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza on 20 September 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sao Paulo's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Fortaleza's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Sao Paulo and Fortaleza sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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