Sao Paulo vs Fluminense Match Analysis and Prediction

After contrasting fortunes in midweek cup ties, Sao Paulo and Fluminense are back in Campeonato Brasileiro action on Sunday, as the pair clash at Morumbi with kickoff at 5 pm.

Sao Paulo picked up a point away to reigning Brazilian champions Atletico Mineiro last week and are unbeaten in six games.

However, they lost their last game at the hands of Rio rivals Palmeiras as they played out a shootout in the second leg of their Copa do Brasil tie – which means they will feel hard done by after losing 4-3 on spot-kicks.

They sit seventh in the Serie A table but this represents an improvement from where they were at this stage a year ago when they flitted around the bottom third throughout the first half of the 2021 campaign.

Fluminense have quickly established themselves as title contenders, occupying fifth place in the league with 13 points from their last possible 15. Four consecutive wins in the Brasileiro have been accompanied by an aggregate 5-1 crushing of Cruzeiro in the Copa do Brasil, following Wednesday’s 3-0 win at Mineirao.

After giving veteran forward Fred a special send-off upon his retirement last Sunday, Flu should not miss his goalscoring input too much, as they have now racked up 14 goals across their last six matches in all competitions.

Sao Paulo vs Fluminense Head to Head

Both sides have 30 games against each other with hosts taking 9 wins while visitors with 13 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:

Home

  • Palmeiras 2-1 Sao Paulo
  • Atletico Mineiro 0-0 Sao Paulo
  • Sao Paulo 4-1 Universidad Catolica
  • Atletico Goianiense 1-2 Sao Paulo

Away

  • Cruziero 0-3 Fluminense
  • Fluminense 2-1 Ceara
  • Flumiense 4-0 Corinthians
  • Botafogo 0-1 Fluminense

Sao Paulo Team News

Luiz Henrique’s replacement, Matheus Martins, will start up front for the visitors, most likely in a lone role backed by three supporting players. The talented teenager is already coveted by clubs in Europe and was promoted by Fernando Diniz to fill the boots of his predecessor.

Fluminense Team News

Contrasting with their opponents, Rogerio Ceni’s squad is decimated by injuries. Alisson (knee), Robert Arboleda (ankle), and Andres Colorado and Luan (both thigh) are all sidelined. As ever, Calleri will be joined by Patrick up front for the home side, though former Italy international Eder provides an alternative option.

Prediction and Odds

In this clash between two of Brazil’s grandest clubs, the game’s top marksmen are almost guaranteed to put on a show.

  • Away Win
  • Both Teams to Score
  • Goals Over 1.5

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