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Sao Paulo will invite league leaders Flamengo to the Estádio do Morumbi in the Brazilian Serie A on Saturday. The hosts are in sixth place in the league table with 32 points from 20 games, eight fewer than the visitors.
The hosts returned to winning ways after three games on Wednesday as goals from Luciano and Jonathan Calleri helped them to a 2-0 home win over Goias in the Copa do Brasil. They are winless in their last three league outings and suffered a 1-0 loss to Fortaleza last week.
The visitors extended their winning streak across all competitions to four games on Wednesday with a 2-0 home triumph over Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil. Substitute Luiz Araújo assisted Pedro's goal in the 57th minute and scored in the 73rd minute. They have won their last three league games, including a 2-0 home win over Atletico Goianiense last week.
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Sao Paulo vs Flamengo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and have crossed paths 148 times in all competitions. The hosts have the upper hand in these meetings with 58 wins. The visitors are not far behind with 48 wins and 42 games have ended in draws.
- The hosts have failed to score in two of their last three league outings while conceding three goals.
- The two teams last met in the league in April, with Flamengo recording a 2-1 home win, it was the first time since 2022 that a meeting between the two teams produced over 2.5 goals.
- Sao Paulo are unbeaten in their last five home games in the Brazilian Serie A, recording four wins and scoring at least two goals in four games in that period.
- The visitors have suffered just one defeat in away games in the Brazilian Serie A this season.
Sao Paulo vs Flamengo Prediction
Tricolor Paulista returned to winning ways after three games on Wednesday and will look to build on that form. They have won five of their last six home games in all competitions, scoring 12 goals. Interestingly, they have just one win in their last five home games in this fixture, which is a cause for concern.
Rubro-Negro are currently on a four-game winning streak in all competitions, scoring two goals apiece in these games. They have suffered just one loss in their last eight games in all competitions and are strong favorites. Tite will be without the services of two key attackers Pedro and Luiz Araújo on account of suspensions, which is likely to impact their performance in this match.
With that in mind and considering their recent history in this fixture, a low-scoring draw is likely to ensue.
Prediction: Sao Paulo 1-1 Flamengo
Sao Paulo vs Flamengo 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: Giorgian de Arrascaeta to score or assist any time - Yes
