Fluminense vs São Paulo Prediction: Fluminense hasn't won in four games in the Brasileirão

This Round 32 match was postponed due to Fluminense's participation in the Copa Libertadores final. The Rio de Janeiro club won the trophy for the first time and automatically qualified for the next edition. The Tricolor Carioca's final league position matters above all for the club's prestige because regardless of its finishing place in the Série A, Fluminense will be able to defend its title in the next Copa Libertadores. The Cariocas haven't won for four games in the Brasileirão and will give everything to win in front of their fans.

The last game was a 1-1 draw in the Fla-Flu classic, which took place at the Maracanã with Flamengo as hosts. Yony González scored the equalizer for Fluminense in the 62nd minute after his side was trailing 1-0 at half-time. It was a positive result for Fernando Diniz's side, which has slowed down its rival in the fight for the title. Facing São Paulo, still without an away win, Fluminense is the favorite.

The Tricolor Paulista drew 0-0 with Santos and remains in 10th place, which allows it to qualify for the Copa Sudamericana. It was the second straight match without conceding a goal, following the 1-0 victory over RB Bragantino, a team fighting for the Brazilian title. São Paulo hasn't lost in four games and is going through a good patch, but when the players leave the Morumbi, their confidence drops. The Paulistas have a poor away record and haven't won on the road. Only São Paulo and relegated América have failed to secure an away victory in the Brasileirão. Dorival Jr.'s side will have a lot of players missing for this match, so I doubt the team can keep the same level shown recently.

It's Fluminense's first game in front of its home fans after the memorable victory over Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores final at the Maracanã. The team played at the legendary stadium against Flamengo in the last round, but the stands were full of fans of rival Flamengo. Fluminense usually plays better at home, and, as we've seen, São Paulo suffers on the road, so I'm backing the Cariocas to win.