Tonight at 20:00 (Argentina time), São Paulo will go head-to-head with Ceará at the iconic Morumbi Stadium for the 25th round of the Brasileirao.
How São Paulo and Ceará Arrive
Both teams enter this match with a pressing need for a win. The home side, São Paulo, finds themselves with diminished morale following a recent defeat. Meanwhile, Ceará, the visiting team, comes off a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their last match.
Recent Results of São Paulo in the Brasileirao
In their recent encounter, São Paulo struggled against Santos at the Urbano Caldeira da Vila Belmiro. Their performance has fluctuated lately, achieving 2 wins, 1 draw, and suffering 1 loss in their last four games. In this span, they have conceded 4 goals while scoring 5.
Recent Results of Ceará in the Brasileirao
Ceará managed a 1-1 draw against Bahia last week. Their recent form has been mixed, showcasing 1 victory, 2 draws, and 1 loss. They’ve netted 4 goals while also conceding 4.
Historically, São Paulo holds a slight edge over Ceará with 1 victory in their last 5 encounters, while the remaining 4 matches ended in draws. Their last face-off earlier this season on April 26 resulted in a 1-1 stalemate.
Currently, São Paulo sits in 7th place with 35 points (9 Wins – 8 Draws – 7 Losses), while Ceará finds itself in 13th position with 28 points (7 Wins – 7 Draws – 9 Losses).
The match will be officiated by Bruno Arleu de Araujo, who will oversee the action on the pitch.
Upcoming Fixtures for São Paulo
- Matchday 26: vs Fortaleza – October 2 at 19:30 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 27: vs Palmeiras – October 5 at 16:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 28: vs Grêmio – October 16 at 19:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 29: vs Mirassol – October 19 at 16:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 30: vs Bahia – October 25 at 21:30 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Fixtures for Ceará
- Matchday 25: vs São Paulo – September 29 at 20:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 26: vs Vitória – October 2 at 19:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 27: vs Santos – October 5 at 20:30 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 28: vs Sport Recife – October 15 at 20:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 29: vs Botafogo – October 19 at 16:00 (Argentina time)
Kick-off Times for São Paulo and Ceará by Country
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 20:00
- Colombia and Peru: 18:00
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 17:00
- Venezuela: 19:00