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Brasileiro Serie A returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Juventude and Sao Paulo square off at the Estádio Alfredo Jaconi on Sunday. Luis Zubeldia’s men head into the weekend unbeaten in their last seven games against the hosts and will be looking to extend this dominant run.
Juventude failed to return to winning ways on Wednesday as they could only salvage a 1-1 draw with Atletico Mineiro on home turf.
This followed a 1-1 draw with Internacional in the Copa do Brasil on July 13 which saw their run of two consecutive victories come to an end.
With 20 points from 15 matches, Juventude are currently 12th in the Serie A table but could move level with eighth-placed Athletico Paranaense with all three points this weekend.
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Meanwhile, Sao Paulo turned in a resilient team display in midweek when they held firm to see out a narrow 1-0 victory over Gremio on home turf.
Before that, Zubeldia’s side saw their four-game winning streak come to an end on July 12 when they were beaten 2-0 by Atletico Mineiro at the Arena MRV.
Sao Paulo have picked up 30 points from 17 matches to sit fourth in the Serie A table, level on points with fifth-placed Bahia and six points adrift of league leaders Botafogo.
Juventude vs Sao Paulo Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 10 wins from the last 20 meetings between the sides, Sao Paulo boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Juventude have picked up four wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 10 occasions.
- Sao Paulo are unbeaten in their last seven games against the Verdão, claiming four wins and three draws since a 2-1 loss in August 2016.
- Juventude are one of just three sides yet to lose a league game at home this season, having picked up five wins and three draws in their eight matches.
- Sao Paulo have won just one of their last five away matches while losing twice and claiming two draws since the start of June.
Juventude vs Sao Paulo Prediction
Juventude have failed to win their last four home games against Sao Paulo and will head into the weekend looking to end this poor run.
Given Sao Paulo’s recent struggles on the road, we are backing the Verdão to hold out for a share of the spoils at the Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, where they have been rock-solid this season.
Prediction: Juventude 1-1 Sao Paulo
Juventude vs Sao Paulo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have been at least five bookings in the last seven meetings between the sides)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in six of Juventude’s last eight games)
