Serie A Regular Season - 4
Coritiba 0 - 1 FT Sao Paulo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
33' ↓ Tinga ↑Joao Pedro Chermont
36' Wallisson
D. Ferreira 41'
HT
↓ D. Ferreira ↑Marcos Antonio 46'
55' Pedro Morisco
56' ↓ Pedro Morisco ↑Pedro Rangel
Cauly 57'
A. Franco 64'
↓ Ferreira ↑Jonathan Calleri 64'
↓ G. Tapia ↑Lucas Moura 65'
69' ↓ Vini Paulista ↑J. Lavega
69' ↓ Josue ↑Fabinho
69' ↓ Wallisson ↑Willian Oliveira
↓ Pablo Maia ↑Luan Silva 75'
↓ Cauly ↑D. Bobadilla 83'
R. Toloi 90'+2
90'+6 Breno Lopes
90'+9 J. Lavega
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Coritiba
Goalkeepers
Pedro Morisco 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Defenders
Tinga 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
33
Entry
Maicon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacy Maranhão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Jonatan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Wallisson Luiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Vini Paulista 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lucas Ronier
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
13
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Josué
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Breno Lopes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Pedro Rocha 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Pedro Rangel 
MAGNET
9
Activity
9
Activity
9
Passes
0
Duels
João Pedro Chermont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Moledo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Almeida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willian Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Sobral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joaquín Lavega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sao Paulo
Goalkeepers
Rafael
MAGNET
27
Activity
27
Activity
27
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Alan Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Arboleda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Tolói
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
74
Passes
10
Duels
Midfielders
Maik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Maia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Djhordney Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Wendell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Cauly 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Ferreirinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Gonzalo Tapia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Carlos Coronel 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dória
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nahuel Ferraresi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cédric Soares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Antônio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luan Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Negrucci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Damián Bobadilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Calleri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Moura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luciano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/09/2023 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 1 | Coritiba | Serie A | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
| 29/04/2023 | Coritiba | 1 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira |
| 20/10/2022 | Sao Paulo | 3 - 1 | Coritiba | Serie A | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
| 09/06/2022 | Coritiba | 1 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira |
| 23/01/2021 | Sao Paulo | 1 - 1 | Coritiba | Serie A | Morumbí |
| 04/10/2020 | Coritiba | 1 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira |
| 26/11/2017 | Coritiba | 1 - 2 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Couto Pereira |
| 03/08/2017 | Sao Paulo | 1 - 2 | Coritiba | Serie A | Morumbi |
| 28/08/2016 | Sao Paulo | 0 - 0 | Coritiba | Serie A | Morumbi |
| 26/05/2016 | Coritiba | 1 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Couto Pereira |
Coritiba Win
Sao Paulo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -5
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 4 | 10 | 12 | 5 | +7 | |
| 2 | Sao Paulo | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | +4 | |
| 3 | Bahia | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | +2 | |
| 4 | Flamengo | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | +2 | |
| 5 | Coritiba | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | +1 | |
| 6 | Fluminense | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | +1 | |
| 7 | Atletico Paranaense | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | +1 | |
| 8 | Corinthians | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| 9 | RB Bragantino | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| 10 | Gremio | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 0 | |
| 11 | Mirassol | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | +1 | |
| 12 | Chapecoense-sc | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | +2 | |
| 13 | Atletico-MG | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | -1 | |
| 14 | Santos | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | -2 | |
| 15 | Vitoria | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -3 | |
| 16 | Botafogo | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | +1 | |
| 17 | remo | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | |
| 18 | Internacional | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | |
| 19 | Cruzeiro | 5 | 2 | 4 | 11 | -7 | |
| 20 | Vasco DA Gama | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 |
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Cauly Punishes Coritiba's Wastefulness
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Sao Paulo displayed the pragmatic steel of title contenders to snatch a vital victory at the Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira, capitalising on a single moment of precision.
Early Dominance Without the Edge
The opening phase at the Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira saw Coritiba set a relentless tempo, but one that lacked a finishing touch. The Intensity from the home side was undeniable as they unleashed a barrage of shots, eventually totalling 18 attempts by the final whistle. Lucas Ronier was the standout performer for the hosts, pulling the strings in midfield and constantly probing a deep-set opposition. Despite their territorial advantage, the hosts struggled to test the goalkeeper, with a staggering number of shots flying off-target. They controlled the early narrative through sheer volume, yet failed to deliver the knockout blow when the momentum was firmly in their favour, leaving the door ajar for the visitors.
The Definitive Pivot from the Spot
While the hosts fired blanks, Sao Paulo demonstrated why they are haunting the top of the table. They dominated possession with 59%, playing a patient game of chess rather than a frantic shootout. The Balance of the match shifted irrevocably in the 57th minute when a penalty was awarded to the visitors. Cauly, who had been the most creative force for the away side with four key passes, stepped up to the spot. His clinical conversion was the only goal of the night, but it was enough to deflate a home crowd that had watched their team dominate the shot count. It was a classic sucker punch, executed by a side that knows exactly how to manage narrow leads under pressure.
Tactical Resilience and Table Implications
The final half-hour was a masterclass in defensive organisation from the visitors. Despite the high Stakes involved in maintaining their pursuit of the summit, Sao Paulo never looked rattled. Coritiba continued to throw men forward, but their lack of composure in the final third turned the match into a frustrating exercise in futility. The victory keeps Sao Paulo firmly in second place, breathing down the neck of the league leaders, while Coritiba remains stuck in mid-table mediocrity. The 0-1 scoreline tells a story of efficiency over exuberance; one side had the Intensity, but the other had the intelligence. For the hosts, this serves as a wake-up call that dominance on the stat sheet means nothing without goals.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Coritiba's season?
This result highlights a worrying lack of clinical finishing, suggesting they may struggle to move beyond mid-table without a more reliable goal threat.
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.
Sao Paulo Hunt the Summit in Crucial Clash
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 78/100. Sao Paulo travel as the technical favorites, but Coritiba’s clinical edge upfront makes this a genuine threat to their title ambitions.
The Setup
Sao Paulo arrive with a point to prove. Sitting second and yet to lose, they are firmly in the title hunt and looking to capitalize on their strong Form. Coritiba, meanwhile, are looking to find their feet in mid-table. While their overall results have been mixed, the hosts possess enough individual Stars to cause a major upset. The Stakes are massive for the visitors; dropping points here could see them lose vital ground at the top of the table. Tactical Balance will be tested to the limit as the visitors try to break down a resilient home side protected by the high-flying Pedro Morisco.
Key Battle
The spotlight is firmly on Breno Lopes against Lucas Moura. Breno has been the absolute standout performer for the home side, showing clinical finishing that can punish any lapse in concentration. On the other side, Lucas provides the world-class spark and creative vision that often bails out the Tricolor. If the Sao Paulo midfield, anchored by Pablo Maia, fails to track Breno's intelligent runs, it could be a very frustrating night for the title contenders.
Our Prediction
We expect Sao Paulo to dominate possession and dictate the tempo from the start. However, Coritiba are specialists at absorbing pressure before launching lightning-fast counters. Our verdict is a hard-fought 1-1 draw, as the home side’s defensive resilience and home advantage cancel out the visitors' attacking flair.