Match Summary
Sao Paulo and Novorizontino drew 1:1. The match was played in Paulista - A1 2020. Goals were scored by Higor Leite 71′, Brenner 86′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Sao Paulo had 70% possession while Novorizontino held 30%. Sao Paulo had 34 shots (7 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Novorizontino. Sao Paulo made 3 substitutions, Novorizontino made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Sao Paulo and Novorizontino — 2 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Cleo Silva
Match Statistics
Sao Paulo had 70% possession against Novorizontino's 30%. Sao Paulo registered 34 shots (7 on target) while Novorizontino managed 10 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 15–5. Fouls committed: 5–12.
Lineups
Sao Paulo lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Fernando Diniz, while Novorizontino deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Roberto Fonseca.
Defensive Solidity
Sao Paulo deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Novorizontino's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Sao Paulo field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Novorizontino's 6 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Sao Paulo start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Novorizontino averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sao Paulo have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Novorizontino show 1 wins, 4 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Sao Paulo and Novorizontino have met 1 times — Sao Paulo won 1, Novorizontino won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Sao Paulo leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 1 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (1 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 23 Mar 2026