Brazilian A: Fortaleza vs Sao Paulo
At 8:30 Beijing time on November 11, 2021, the 31st round of the Brazilian First Division, Fortaleza will play at home against Sao Paulo. Fortaleza has improved significantly this season, struggling on the relegation line last season, and after 30 league rounds this season, it has achieved 14 wins, 6 draws and 10 defeats, ranking 5th in The Brazilian First Division with 48 points, and is currently in the Free League play-off area, only one point away from the team in front of it. From the statistical point of view, Fortaleza has scored 39 goals and conceded 33 goals in 30 league rounds this season, and the overall offensive and defensive performance is acceptable, especially Fernandez and Bikazo' attack efficiency is extremely high.
Fortaleza has been in a slump recently, suffering 3 consecutive defeats, the team last round of away games against Corinthians, in the field of disadvantage, 42% possession, 9 shots on goal and 2 shots on target, the two sides were more glued for most of the time, until the end of the game, or by the opponent broke the goal, and finally lost again 0-1. It is worth noting that Fortaleza's home record this season is still not to be underestimated, with 8 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in 14 league home games, and its home home ranks 5th in the league.
São Paulo has performed poorly this season, the decline in performance is not small, has slipped out of the South American Cup area, after 30 league rounds, achieved 8 wins, 13 draws and 9 losses, ranking 14th in the league with 37 points. From the statistical point of view, São Paulo scored 23 goals in 30 league rounds and conceded 28 goals, which shows the lack of attack of the forward line.
São Paulo's recent state has been abrupt, the team played against Bahia in the last round of away games, slightly dominant in the scene, 57% of the possession, 8 shots on goal and 3 shots on target, both sides did not achieve success in the first half, and São Paulo, who took the lead in the second half, did not play a role, but was scored by the opponent, and finally lost to the opponent 0-1. It is worth noting that Fortaleza has not been ideal in away games this season, conceding an average of more than 1 goal per game.
In terms of past encounters between the two teams, Fortaleza has played against São Paulo in the past 10 times, achieving 2 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats, and there is no advantage in the past. In terms of recent developments, Fortaleza has suffered three consecutive defeats in the past, and the team is in no state, while São Paulo is in a state of flux, but the current team is not much different from the South Cup area, and there is still a chance to impact. Judging from the current attitude of all parties, there is no support for the home team, and São Paulo still has the opportunity to take the points home in this battle.