São Paulo vs Cuiabá Prediction: The Paulistas are the clear favorites in this game

São Paulo and Cuiabá will meet after achieving positive results in the last round. The Tricolor Paulista drew 2-2 away against rival Corinthians in a high-voltage derby. Meanwhile, Cuiabá managed a surprising 5-0 win against an unrecognizable Fortaleza side at the Arena Pantanal. São Paulo is the favorite, but it can't underestimate an opponent that is confident after an excellent result.

Zubeldía's team is in fifth place with 15 points, four less than the new leader, Botafogo. São Paulo drew with Corinthians but left the Neo Química Arena feeling it could have taken the three points. The Majestic Derby unfolded in a breathless first half with four goals and a superb display from Lucas Moura, the former Tottenham and PSG player. The home side ended the game with ten players after Caetano was sent off but managed to hold on for a draw with a miraculous save from goalkeeper Carlos Miguel. The Tricolor Paulista hasn't lost in 13 games and now hosts Cuiabá. São Paulo has everything it needs to win and take advantage of the fact that Botafogo and Athletico, first and fourth in the table, respectively, will meet in this upcoming round.

The Golden Dorado crushed Fortaleza 5-0 in one of those matches where everything went right for the home team and went wrong for the visitors. Sometimes, games like this happen, where the result doesn't reflect the value of the teams. Cuiabá was already leading 2-0 after 11 minutes, which was very reassuring for a team that needed to win to get out of the relegation zone. The third goal came in the 37th minute, and the game practically finished. Fortaleza was down to nine players before the break after a bust-up with Cuiabá coach Petit, who also saw the red card. The Mato-Grossenses climbed to 14th place with 7 points.

Cuiabá didn't score a goal in the first six league games but has netted 11 in the last three, scoring five goals in each of its two victories. The Golden Dorado's attack has improved, but its defense is still the worst in the league. São Paulo plays at home, hasn't lost in 13 matches, and is a more consistent team than its opponent. The Paulistas should win and score several goals, so I feel tempted to bet that Luciano can score against Cuiabá. Another option and a less risky bet is a victory for São Paulo, with a maximum of four goals scored.