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Sao Paulo will welcome arch-rivals Palmeiras to the Estádio do Morumbi in the Brazilian Serie A on Monday.
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 are winless in the league since their campaign opener and were held to a goalless draw by Flamengo last week. 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.
Sao Paulo vs Palmeiras Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and contest the Choque-Rei (King Clash), which is the name given to the derby. They have locked horns 346 times in all competitions and are evenly matched in these meetings with 116 wins each. As many as 114 games between them have ended in draws.
- The hosts have suffered just one loss in their last five meetings against the visitors, recording three wins.
- Palmeiras have failed to score in two of their last four games in all competitions and have kept two clean sheets in that period.
- Eight of the last 10 meetings between them have produced fewer than 2.5 goals.
- The visitors have scored and conceded one goal apiece in three league games thus far.
Sao Paulo vs Palmeiras Prediction
Tricolor Paulista have seen an upturn in form and, 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 last six home games across all competitions and might struggle here.
Raphael Veiga and Murilo are expected to be rested here while Zé Rafael, Dudu, and Bruno Rodrigues are nursing injuries and are unavailable for this match.
Verdão have suffered just one defeat in their last seven games in all competitions. They returned to winning ways after two games in their midweek Libertadores clash 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 but 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. With that in mind and 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: Result - 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
