Serie A Regular Season - 11
Vitoria 2 - 0 FT Sao Paulo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
35' Caca (Nathan Mendes)
Marcos Antonio 37'
HT
Lucas Ramon 54'
↓ Cauly ↑C. Soares 57'
↓ Ferreira ↑P. dos Santos 57'
↓ Andre Silva ↑G. Tapia 66'
↓ E. Diaz ↑Wendell 66'
66' ↓ Caique Goncalves ↑Ze Vitor
71' ↓ Renato Kayzer ↑Rene
71' ↓ Matheuzinho ↑D. Tarzia
75' D. Tarzia
P. dos Santos 76'
↓ Danielzinho ↑Lucca Marques 78'
83' Ramon (Baralhas)
87' Baralhas
88' ↓ Baralhas ↑Ronald Lopes
R. Toloi 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vitoria
Goalkeepers
Lucas Arcanjo 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Nathan Mendes 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Cacá 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Luan Cândido 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramon 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Midfielders
Gabriel Baralhas
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Caique Gonçalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Erick 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Emmanuel Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheuzinho 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Renato Kayzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Gabriel Vasconcelos 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Riccieli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Tarzia 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
Ronald
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anderson Pato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zé Vitor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aitor Cantalapiedra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renzo López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renê Sousa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauan Vitor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osvaldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sao Paulo
Goalkeepers
Rafael
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lucas Ramon 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Alan Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Tolói
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Enzo Díaz
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Danielzinho 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
61
Passes
9
Duels
Marcos Antônio
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
89%
Pass Acc
Artur
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Cauly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Ferreirinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Forwards
André Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
Carlos Coronel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wendell
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Dória
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Bosshardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cedric Soares
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Luis Osorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Negrucci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luan Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Tapia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tetê
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2025 | Vitoria | 1 - 0 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Barradao |
| 08/09/2025 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 0 | Vitoria | Serie A | Estadio Do MorumBIS |
| 08/25/2024 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 1 | Vitoria | Serie A | MorumBIS |
| 05/05/2024 | Vitoria | 1 - 3 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Manoel Barradas |
| 10/26/2018 | Vitoria | 0 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estadio Manoel Barradas |
| 06/13/2018 | Sao Paulo | 3 - 0 | Vitoria | Serie A | Morumbi |
| 09/17/2017 | Vitoria | 1 - 2 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estadio Manoel Barradas |
| 06/08/2017 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 0 | Vitoria | Serie A | Morumbi |
| 09/25/2016 | Vitoria | 2 - 0 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estadio Manoel Barradas |
| 06/15/2016 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 0 | Vitoria | Serie A | Morumbi |
Vitoria Win
Sao Paulo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -8
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 14 | 33 | 24 | 11 | +13 | |
| 2 | Flamengo | 13 | 27 | 26 | 12 | +14 | |
| 3 | Fluminense | 13 | 26 | 23 | 16 | +7 | |
| 4 | Sao Paulo | 14 | 24 | 19 | 13 | +6 | |
| 5 | Atletico Paranaense | 14 | 23 | 20 | 15 | +5 | |
| 6 | Bahia | 13 | 22 | 19 | 16 | +3 | |
| 7 | Coritiba | 14 | 19 | 16 | 17 | -1 | |
| 8 | Vitoria | 13 | 18 | 16 | 18 | -2 | |
| 9 | RB Bragantino | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 0 | |
| 10 | Botafogo | 13 | 17 | 25 | 26 | -1 | |
| 11 | Atletico-MG | 14 | 17 | 17 | 20 | -3 | |
| 12 | Vasco DA Gama | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | -1 | |
| 13 | Gremio | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | -1 | |
| 14 | Cruzeiro | 14 | 16 | 18 | 24 | -6 | |
| 15 | Corinthians | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | -2 | |
| 16 | Santos | 14 | 15 | 19 | 22 | -3 | |
| 17 | Internacional | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | -2 | |
| 18 | Remo | 14 | 11 | 15 | 24 | -9 | |
| 19 | Mirassol | 12 | 9 | 13 | 18 | -5 | |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 12 | 8 | 12 | 24 | -12 |
P: 14 GD: +13
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Vitoria Spring Massive Upset Against Ten-Man Sao Paulo
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 54/100. A combination of clinical finishing and a costly dismissal sees the hosts secure a vital underdog triumph over high-flying opposition.
Opening Act
Sao Paulo confidently stepped onto the pitch at Estádio Manoel Barradas looking to completely dominate, and they certainly controlled possession throughout the early exchanges. The title-chasing visitors enjoyed 60% of the ball, dictating the overall tempo, but repeatedly found a resolute Lucas Arcanjo in inspired form between the posts. The match Intensity was palpable as both ambitious sides exchanged heavy early blows, with a combined twenty-seven shots peppering the respective goals over the course of the contest. Despite the away side's relentless pressure in the final third, it was actually Vitoria who struck the crucial first blow. In the 35th minute, Caca found the back of the net after a wonderfully clever delivery from Nathan Mendes, tilting the initial Balance of the match firmly in the underdog hosts' favour completely against the run of play.
The Pivot
Trailing at the break, Sao Paulo needed a monumental response to keep their Copa Libertadores promotion push firmly on track. However, their task was made infinitely harder just nine minutes into the second half. Lucas Ramon committed a poor challenge, earning a straight red card for roughing, which reduced the frustrated visitors to ten men. This was the ultimate turning point of the evening. A high Upset Factor suddenly felt inevitable as the hosts ruthlessly managed their newfound numerical advantage. The away side stubbornly continued to launch attacks, firing sixteen total shots over the ninety minutes, but their glaring lack of a cutting edge and the growing fatigue of playing a man down left massive open gaps in their defensive structure.
Resolution
With the Stakes growing as the clock ticked down towards the final whistle, Vitoria knew a decisive second goal would secure a truly famous victory in front of their ecstatic supporters. They intelligently absorbed the desperate, chaotic surges from the ten men and ultimately struck the final blow in the 83rd minute. Ramon capped off a sweeping, clinical move, directly assisted by Baralhas, to put the game completely beyond doubt at 2-0. Arcanjo finished his stellar night with five crucial saves, ensuring his hard-earned clean sheet remained perfectly intact. This dramatic upset victory massively lifts the home side's spirits in the congested mid-table, whilst serving a brutally harsh reality check to an ambitious visiting side whose chase for the summit hits a major roadblock.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Lucas Ramon impact the match?
The 54th-minute dismissal crippled Sao Paulo's comeback hopes, leaving them vulnerable to counter-attacks and allowing the hosts to comfortably seal the 2-0 win.
What does this mean for Vitoria's season?
This massive victory provides vital momentum, helping them climb the congested mid-table and pulling them further away from the relegation danger zone.
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's Title Charge Faces a Tricky Test at Vitoria
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. This clash at the Barradao is pivotal for the title race, testing whether the visitors have the championship mentality to break down a stubborn mid-table defence.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be clearer for Sao Paulo as they march into enemy territory. Sitting comfortably in second place in the Serie A standings, every single point is absolutely vital to keep the pressure on the league leaders and maintain their momentum. Vitoria, stationed securely in twelfth place, have proven to be an unpredictable and gritty opponent on their own turf. The hosts hold a modest Form rating following a patchy run of results, but an off-the-charts Balance indicator suggests this encounter will be tightly contested right up until the final whistle. While the visitors boast an impressive Stars metric thanks to their abundant attacking firepower, securing three points away from home in this division requires tactical discipline and immense patience rather than just individual brilliance.
Key Battle
With no single individual duel expected to entirely define this match, the true battleground will be found in the final third. The away side's fluid and aggressive attacking line must figure out a way past a well-drilled, highly organised home defensive unit. Vitoria are extremely likely to sit deep, absorb waves of pressure, and aim to frustrate the visitors for long stretches. This setup makes the away midfield's ability to operate in tight spaces the ultimate deciding factor.
Our Prediction
We fully expect Sao Paulo to dominate the lion's share of possession, carefully probing for openings while Vitoria look to spring dangerous traps on the counter-attack. The visitors should eventually grind down the stubborn home resistance, securing a narrow 1-0 victory to keep their title dreams alive.