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April 29, 2024
On Monday, Sao Paulo will welcome arch-rivals Palmeiras to the Estadio do Morumbi in the Brazilian Serie A.
The hosts registered their first win of the league campaign last week, defeating Atletico Goianiense 3-0 in their away game. Atletico had two players sent off in the second half, which helped Sao Paulo record a comfortable win.
Jonathan Calleri was on the scoresheet in the first half, while Luciano and Ferreira added goals in the second half. Their winning run continued in the Copa Libertadores as goals from Calleri and Alisson helped them to a 2-0 away win over Barcelona SC.
The visitors have not won in the league since their campaign opener and were held to a goalless draw by Flamengo last week. However, they returned to winning ways in the Libertadores on Wednesday, as goals from Endrick, Lázaro, and Luis Guilherme helped them record a comeback 3-2 win over Independiente del Valle.
Tricolor Paulista has seen an upturn in form. After suffering two consecutive defeats, they have won their last two games. Interestingly, both wins were registered away from home. They have just one win in their previous six home games across all competitions and might struggle here.
Raphael Veiga and Murilo are expected to be rested here. At the same time, Zé Rafael, Dudu, and Bruno Rodrigues are nursing injuries and will be unavailable for this match.
Verdão have suffered just one defeat in all competitions in their last seven games. After two games in their midweek Libertadores clash, they returned to winning ways and will look to build on that form.
Head coach Luis Zubeldía should welcome back James Rodríguez from an injury spell in his first league game in charge. Still, the Colombian winger is expected to start from the bench.
Both teams will play for the third time in eight days, so fatigue will be a factor. Considering their current form, they are expected to settle for a draw.
Prediction: Sao Paulo 1-1 Palmeiras
Sao Paulo vs Palmeiras Betting Tips
Tip 1: Draw
Tip 2: Goals- Over/under 2.5 Goals – Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half – Yes
Tip 4: Jonathan Calleri to score or assist any time – Yes
On Monday, Sao Paulo will invite Fluminense to Estádio do Morumbi in the Brazilian Serie A. The hosts are unbeaten in the league since suffering back-to-back losses in their first two games, while the visitors have just one win in five games.
On Wednesday, the hosts extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to six games with a 3-1 away win over Cobresal. Goals from Luciano, Rodrigo Nestor, and Jonathan Calleri helped them register a comeback win in the Copa Libertadores. It was their third consecutive 3-1 win in all competitions, defeating Vitoria in Serie A last week.
On Thursday, the visitors won 1-0 away at Colo Colo in the Libertadores, extending their unbeaten run in all competitions to three games. In their previous league outing, they were held to a 2-2 draw by Atletico Mineiro.
The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and have crossed paths 131 times in all competitions. The hosts have the upper hand in these meetings with 56 wins. The visitors are close behind with 48 wins, and 27 games have ended in draws.
Both teams registered 1-0 home wins in their two Brazilian Serie A meetings last season.
Sao Paulo form guide (all competitions): W-W-W-D-W
Fluminense form guide (all competitions): W-D-W-L-D
Sao Paulo vs Fluminense Team News
Sao Paulo
Lucas Moura has recovered from a muscle injury but faces a late fitness test. Wellington remains sidelined with an injury, while Michel Araújo is suspended. Araújo is on loan from Fluminense and is thus ineligible to play anyway.
Wellington Rato, Pablo Maia, and Rafinha remain long-term absentees, while Jonathan Calleri picked up a knock against Cobresal and will be sidelined until the end of the month.
Injured: Wellington Rato, Pablo Maia, Rafinha, Lucas Moura, Welington, Jonathan Calleri
Doubtful: Lucas Moura
Suspended: Michel Araújo
Fluminense
Douglas Costa picked up a thigh injury against Colo Colo and will sit this one out. Gabriel Pires was back in training after three months but is not yet an option for coach Fernando Diniz. Paulo Henrique Ganso will serve a suspension due to yellow card accumulation.
Injured: Douglas Costa, Gabriel Pires
Doubtful: None
Suspended: Paulo Henrique Ganso
Sao Paulo vs Fluminense Predicted XI
Sao Paulo Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Rafael; Diego Costa, Robert Arboleda, Alan Franco, Igor Vinícius; Damián Bobadilla, Alisson; Rodrigo Nestor, Ferreira, André Silva; Luciano
Fluminense Predicted XI (4-3-3): Fábio; Guga, Felipe Melo, Manoel, Diogo Barbosa; Matheus Martinelli, Lima, Renato Augusto; Jan Lucumí, Jhon Arias, Germán Cano
Sao Paulo vs Fluminense Prediction
Tricolor Paulista has been in good touch recently, recording three wins on the trot. Interestingly, all three wins were registered in away games, and they have just one win in their last seven home games in all competitions. They are unbeaten in their last four home meetings against the visitors, recording two wins.
Fluzão is unbeaten in its last three games, keeping two clean sheets. It has also won its last two away games, keeping clean sheets, and will look to build on that form. Considering the absentee list for both teams and their recent hectic schedule, a draw will likely ensue.
Prediction: Sao Paulo 1-1 Fluminense
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