BrazilMatches analysed: 1012023–2026Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva: referee stats
Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva (Brazil) has shown 5.32 cards per game in 101 analysed matches — +2% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
Average · +2%Upcoming matches with Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20 Sept 14:00 | Gremio – PalmeirasSerie A | 5.35.1 | 75%73% | 59%56% | 85% | 19% | 23% | 1.19 / 1.38 |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 2790 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 59 | 5.90 | 5.35 | +9% | 31% | 29% |
| Serie B | 20 | 4.65 | 5.52 | −11% | 10% | 20% |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 7 | 5.43 | 4.64 | +7% | 29% | 29% |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | 6 | 5.00 | 5.11 | −1% | 17% | 17% |
| Copa Do Brasil | 4 | 3.75 | 4.11 | −2% | 0% | 25% |
| Sudamericano U20 | 4 | 1.50 | 3.69 | −15% | 25% | 0% |
| Alagoano | 1 | 7.00 | 3.59 | +7% | 100% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 30 Aug | Bahia – InternacionalSerie A | 3:2 | 6 | 27 | 0 |
| Sun 16 Aug | Vitoria – BotafogoSerie A | 1:0 | 5 | 37 | 1 |
| Thu 30 Jul | Corinthians – Atletico ParanaenseSerie A | 0:0 | 6 | 31 | 0 |
| Fri 17 Jul | Bahia – Chapecoense-scSerie A | 2:0 | 2 | 34 | 1 |
| Wed 27 May | Universitario – Deportes TolimaCONMEBOL Libertadores | 0:0 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Sun 17 May | Santos – CoritibaSerie A | 0:3 | 7 | 28 | 1 |
| Sun 3 May | Chapecoense-sc – RB BragantinoSerie A | 1:2 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Mirassol – BahiaSerie A | 1:2 | 7 | 34 | 1 |
| Sun 29 Mar | Atletico Paranaense – BotafogoSerie A | 4:1 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
| Thu 19 Mar | Flamengo – remoSerie A | 3:0 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Thu 12 Mar | Corinthians – CoritibaSerie A | 0:2 | 4 | 33 | 0 |
| Wed 4 Feb | The Strongest – Deportivo Tachira FCCONMEBOL Libertadores | 2:1 | 5 | 23 | 2 |
| Wed 28 Jan | Coritiba – RB BragantinoSerie A | 0:1 | 8 | 28 | 0 |
| Sun 7 Dec | Botafogo – Fortaleza ECSerie A | 4:2 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| Tue 2 Dec | Vasco DA Gama – MirassolSerie A | 0:2 | 5 | 31 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva give per game?
On average 5.32 cards per game in 101 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.19).
Is Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva officiates, the card count is +2% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 26% of these matches.
How often do matches with Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 56% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 75%. Both teams were booked in 93%.
Does Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 25% of matches refereed by Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva.
Which match will Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva referee next?
Gremio – Palmeiras (Serie A) on 20.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.