Serie A Regular Season - 6

Chapecoense-sc 1 - 1 FT Gremio

Arena Condá

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Futmetrix Verdict
47
FT
Mon, Mar 16
Português
Chapecoense-sc
1-1
Gremio
⚡ Intensity 34
⚖️ Balance 40
🏆 Stakes 33
🎲 Upset 16
Grêmio dominate ball, Chapecoense hold firm.

Deadlock at the Condá: Tactical Chess Ends Square

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. A frustrating night for the visitors who dictated the tempo but lacked the clinical touch to break a stubborn home defensive unit.

Early Rhythms and Defensive Walls

The Intensity was evident immediately at Arena Condá as Gremio established absolute authority over the pitch. The visitors dominated possession, eventually holding 65% of the ball, weaving an intricate web of 574 passes. However, ball control rarely translates to guaranteed success without a cutting edge. Chapecoense-sc happily absorbed this early pressure, sitting deep in a disciplined mid-block that forced the visitors into speculative attempts from outside the box. Despite the barrage of early movement, clear sights of goal remained painfully elusive for the away side. The hosts clearly backed themselves to weather the storm, relying on structural discipline rather than engaging in an open, expansive contest that might expose their backline. This reactive stance from the hosts was a calculated gamble, trusting their defensive organization to frustrate an opponent clearly superior in passing and possession metrics.

The Penalty Pivot

Just as the away side looked set to comfortably dictate terms, the Balance of the match was abruptly shattered. Against the run of play in the 28th minute, the hosts were awarded a penalty. W. Clar stepped up to the spot and calmly converted, punishing the visitors for their failure to capitalise on early dominance. This sudden setback brought a genuine Upset Factor to the tie and briefly rattled the travelling squad, but they maintained their methodical approach. Their persistence finally paid dividends deep into first-half stoppage time. A momentary lapse in the previously rigid defensive line allowed J. Nardoni to find space, burying a crucial equaliser at the 45-minute mark to ensure both sides headed down the tunnel on level terms. The timing of the equalizer served as a massive psychological blow to the home supporters, who were already celebrating their halftime advantage.

A Frustrating Stalemate

The second half transformed into a gritty war of attrition, severely testing the Stakes for teams desperate to build early-season momentum. Despite a combined high shot volume of 24 attempts over the ninety minutes, only five truly tested the goalkeepers, turning the final third into a zone of wasted opportunities. Defensive resilience overshadowed attacking flair, with Fabián Balbuena putting in a flawless, man-of-the-match shift to snuff out any lingering counter-attacking threats. While the away side dominated the flow and territory, their inability to generate high-quality chances meant they had to settle for a single point. It is a result that leaves the hosts quietly satisfied with their defensive grit, while the visitors will rue missed chances in their continental pursuit. Securing an away point is rarely a disaster, but the sheer volume of unproductive possession will inevitably lead to questions about their attacking schemes.

Key Questions

Who scored the opening goal of the match?

W. Clar converted a penalty in the 28th minute to give the home side an early advantage.

Who was named Man of the Match?

Fabián Balbuena earned the honors for a flawless defensive performance that anchored the visiting backline.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
35%
65%
Chapecoense-sc 35%
Gremio 65%
Shots
11
13
Chapecoense-sc 11
Gremio 13
Shots on Target
1
4
Chapecoense-sc 1
Gremio 4
Expected Goals (xG)
1.11
0.69
Chapecoense-sc 1.11
Gremio 0.69
Passes
290
574
Chapecoense-sc 290
Gremio 574
Pass Accuracy
78%
91%
Chapecoense-sc 78%
Gremio 91%
Corners
4
5
Chapecoense-sc 4
Gremio 5
Fouls
16
10
Chapecoense-sc 16
Gremio 10
Yellow Cards
3
3
Chapecoense-sc 3
Gremio 3
Red Cards
0
0
Chapecoense-sc 0
Gremio 0

Match Events

Viery 🟨 26'
28' W. Clar
38' 🟨 Everton
44' 🟨 Y. Bolasie
J. Nardoni 45'+3
HT
M. Monsalve 🟨 56'
58' 🔄 Italo Marcinho
59' 🔄 Giovanni Augusto Jean Carlos
F. Amuzu J. Enamorado 🔄 61'
M. Monsalve Willian 🔄 61'
Tete Gabriel Mec 🔄 74'
84' 🔄 Joao Vitor David Antunes
84' 🔄 Y. Bolasie Pedro Perotti
87' 🟨 Eduardo Doma
E. Noriega 🟨 90'+2
90'+2 🔄 Higor Meritao Vinicius Balieiro
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Chapecoense-sc

Goalkeepers
Léo Vieira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Everton
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Bruno Leonardo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Doma
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Walter Clar
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Rafael Carvalheira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Higor Meritão
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
João Vitor
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Yannick Bolasie
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Giovanni Augusto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Italo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
Rafael Santos
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Victor Caetano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Paulo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Pacheco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Carlos
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
David Antunes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vinicius Balieiro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ênio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rubens Tadeu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Perotti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neto Pessoa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Gremio

Goalkeepers
Weverton
MAGNET
MAGNET
39
Activity
39
Activity
39
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Cristian Pavón
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabián Balbuena
MAGNET
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
90
Passes
2
Duels
Viery
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Caio Paulista
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Juan Nardoni
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Erick Noriega
MAGNET
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
76
Passes
13
Duels
Miguel Monsalve
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Tetê
MAGNET
MAGNET
42
Activity
42
Activity
30
Passes
12
Duels
Carlos Vinícius
GHOST
GHOST
5
Actions
5
Actions
97
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Francis Amuzu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Gabriel Grando
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marcos Rocha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Walter Kannemann
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wagner Leonardo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willian
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiaguinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonel Pérez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dodi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Enamorado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Mec
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
07/26/2022 Chapecoense-sc 0 - 0 Gremio Serie B Arena Condá
04/15/2022 Gremio 0 - 1 Chapecoense-sc Serie B Arena do Grêmio
11/20/2021 Chapecoense-sc 1 - 3 Gremio Serie A Arena Condá
08/09/2021 Gremio 2 - 1 Chapecoense-sc Serie A Arena do Grêmio
11/10/2019 Chapecoense-SC 0 - 1 Gremio Serie A Arena Condá
08/05/2019 Gremio 3 - 3 Chapecoense-SC Serie A Arena do Grêmio
11/18/2018 Gremio 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc Serie A Arena do Grêmio
07/29/2018 Chapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Gremio Serie A Arena Condá
09/17/2017 Gremio 0 - 1 Chapecoense-sc Serie A Arena do Grêmio
06/08/2017 Chapecoense-sc 3 - 6 Gremio Serie A Arena Condá
07/26/2022
Serie B Arena Condá
04/15/2022
Serie B Arena do Grêmio
11/20/2021
Serie A Arena Condá
08/09/2021
Serie A Arena do Grêmio
11/10/2019
Serie A Arena Condá
08/05/2019
Serie A Arena do Grêmio
11/18/2018
Serie A Arena do Grêmio
07/29/2018
Serie A Arena Condá
09/17/2017
Serie A Arena do Grêmio
06/08/2017
Serie A Arena Condá
Chapecoense-sc Win
Gremio Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Sao Paulo 6 16 10 3 +7 WRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Sao Paulo (15-03-2026)WSao Paulo 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (12-03-2026)WCoritiba 0 - 1 Sao Paulo (25-02-2026)WSao Paulo 2 - 0 Gremio (12-02-2026)DSantos 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (04-02-2026)
2 Palmeiras 6 13 14 7 +7 WPalmeiras 1 - 0 Mirassol (15-03-2026)LVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Palmeiras (12-03-2026)WPalmeiras 2 - 1 Fluminense (26-02-2026)WInternacional 1 - 3 Palmeiras (13-02-2026)WPalmeiras 5 - 1 Vitoria (05-02-2026)
3 Fluminense 6 13 10 6 +4 WFluminense 3 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (15-03-2026)WRemo 0 - 2 Fluminense (12-03-2026)LPalmeiras 2 - 1 Fluminense (26-02-2026)WFluminense 1 - 0 Botafogo (12-02-2026)DBahia 1 - 1 Fluminense (05-02-2026)
4 Bahia 5 11 6 3 +3 WInternacional 0 - 1 Bahia (15-03-2026)DBahia 1 - 1 Vitoria (11-03-2026)WVasco DA Gama 0 - 1 Bahia (12-02-2026)DBahia 1 - 1 Fluminense (05-02-2026)WCorinthians 1 - 2 Bahia (28-01-2026)
5 Flamengo 5 10 9 4 +5 WBotafogo 0 - 3 Flamengo (14-03-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 0 Cruzeiro (12-03-2026)WVitoria 1 - 2 Flamengo (11-02-2026)DFlamengo 1 - 1 Internacional (04-02-2026)LSao Paulo 2 - 1 Flamengo (29-01-2026)
6 Atletico Paranaense 6 10 10 7 +3 WAtletico Paranaense 4 - 1 Botafogo (29-03-2026)LFluminense 3 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (15-03-2026)DRB Bragantino 1 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (25-02-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 0 - 1 Corinthians (19-02-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Santos (12-02-2026)
7 Coritiba 6 10 8 6 +2 WCoritiba 1 - 0 Remo (15-03-2026)WCorinthians 0 - 2 Coritiba (12-03-2026)LCoritiba 0 - 1 Sao Paulo (25-02-2026)DChapecoense-sc 3 - 3 Coritiba (11-02-2026)WCruzeiro 1 - 2 Coritiba (06-02-2026)
8 Gremio 6 8 10 10 0 DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Gremio (16-03-2026)DGremio 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (13-03-2026)WGremio 2 - 1 Atletico-MG (26-02-2026)LSao Paulo 2 - 0 Gremio (12-02-2026)WGremio 5 - 3 Botafogo (05-02-2026)
9 Corinthians 6 8 6 6 0 DSantos 1 - 1 Corinthians (15-03-2026)LCorinthians 0 - 2 Coritiba (12-03-2026)DCruzeiro 1 - 1 Corinthians (25-02-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 0 - 1 Corinthians (19-02-2026)WCorinthians 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (12-02-2026)
10 RB Bragantino 6 8 5 6 -1 LRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Sao Paulo (15-03-2026)DGremio 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (13-03-2026)DRB Bragantino 1 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (25-02-2026)LCorinthians 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (12-02-2026)WRB Bragantino 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (04-02-2026)
11 Vitoria 5 7 7 8 -1 WVitoria 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (14-03-2026)DBahia 1 - 1 Vitoria (11-03-2026)LVitoria 1 - 2 Flamengo (11-02-2026)LPalmeiras 5 - 1 Vitoria (05-02-2026)WVitoria 2 - 0 Remo (28-01-2026)
12 Chapecoense-sc 5 6 9 9 0 DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Gremio (16-03-2026)LSao Paulo 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (12-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 3 - 3 Coritiba (11-02-2026)DVasco DA Gama 1 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (05-02-2026)WChapecoense-sc 4 - 2 Santos (28-01-2026)
13 Mirassol 5 6 8 8 0 LPalmeiras 1 - 0 Mirassol (15-03-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Santos (11-03-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Cruzeiro (11-02-2026)DRemo 2 - 2 Mirassol (04-02-2026)WMirassol 2 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (29-01-2026)
14 Santos 6 6 9 11 -2 DSantos 1 - 1 Corinthians (15-03-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Santos (11-03-2026)WSantos 2 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (26-02-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Santos (12-02-2026)DSantos 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (04-02-2026)
15 Vasco DA Gama 6 5 8 10 -2 DCruzeiro 3 - 3 Vasco DA Gama (15-03-2026)WVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Palmeiras (12-03-2026)LSantos 2 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (26-02-2026)LVasco DA Gama 0 - 1 Bahia (12-02-2026)DVasco DA Gama 1 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (05-02-2026)
16 Atletico-MG 6 5 7 10 -3 LVitoria 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (14-03-2026)WAtletico-MG 1 - 0 Internacional (11-03-2026)LGremio 2 - 1 Atletico-MG (26-02-2026)DAtletico-MG 3 - 3 Remo (11-02-2026)LRB Bragantino 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (04-02-2026)
17 Botafogo 5 3 8 13 -5 LAtletico Paranaense 4 - 1 Botafogo (29-03-2026)LBotafogo 0 - 3 Flamengo (14-03-2026)LFluminense 1 - 0 Botafogo (12-02-2026)LGremio 5 - 3 Botafogo (05-02-2026)WBotafogo 4 - 0 Cruzeiro (30-01-2026)
18 Remo 6 3 6 11 -5 LCoritiba 1 - 0 Remo (15-03-2026)LRemo 0 - 2 Fluminense (12-03-2026)DRemo 1 - 1 Internacional (25-02-2026)DAtletico-MG 3 - 3 Remo (11-02-2026)DRemo 2 - 2 Mirassol (04-02-2026)
19 Cruzeiro 6 3 7 14 -7 DCruzeiro 3 - 3 Vasco DA Gama (15-03-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 0 Cruzeiro (12-03-2026)DCruzeiro 1 - 1 Corinthians (25-02-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Cruzeiro (11-02-2026)LCruzeiro 1 - 2 Coritiba (06-02-2026)
20 Internacional 6 2 3 8 -5 LInternacional 0 - 1 Bahia (15-03-2026)LAtletico-MG 1 - 0 Internacional (11-03-2026)DRemo 1 - 1 Internacional (25-02-2026)LInternacional 1 - 3 Palmeiras (13-02-2026)DFlamengo 1 - 1 Internacional (04-02-2026)