Fortaleza vs São Paulo Prediction: Expect a balanced game

This Round 20 match features two of the best teams in the Brasileirão. Fortaleza and São Paulo are in fourth and sixth place, respectively, and only one point separates them. In the opening round, Fortaleza won 2-1 at the Morumbi. The result was instrumental in the departure of São Paulo coach Thiago Carpini.

The Ceará side drew 1-1 at Criciúma in a postponed match from Round 3. The home side scored in the 21st minute through Trauco from a long-range shot following a corner kick. Fortaleza also scored from a set piece in the 63rd minute when Lucero deflected the ball into the net from a cross. It was the fifth game without defeat for the Lion, enjoying his best moment of the season. Its next opponent is of a similar level, so it won't be easy to beat. The Cearenses haven't lost at home yet and could pick up another victory if they can keep up the form they've been showing.

The Tricolor drew 2-2 at home to leader Botafogo in one of the best games in the Série A so far. São Paulo went ahead through Lucas Moura after 6 minutes from the penalty spot. However, the Cariocas scored in the 11th and 22nd minutes to turn the result around. In the second half, the Paulistas improved after Calleri came on and equalized in the 60th minute through Ferreira. São Paulo had a few chances to make it 3-2 but failed to score. In Fortaleza, coach Zubeldía won't be able to count on Lucas Moura, who picked up his third yellow card. No team has won at the Arena Castelão, but São Paulo will be looking to be the first to do it.

Although Fortaleza hasn't lost a game at home, São Paulo can fight for the result until the end. Only one point separates the two teams, and both have quality players, so we expect a balanced game. São Paulo lost in Round 1 at home to Fortaleza, so it wants to avenge that result. I'm leaning towards a draw.