Sao Paulo vs Palmeiras Prediction: Will the Greens Regain the Lead?

Round 13 of the Brazilian championship will end with the match between Sao Paulo and Palmeiras, a metropolitan derby. THis time the bookmakers are on the side of the Greens. Note the high motivation of both teams. The Tricolor are fighting to represent the country in the Copa Libertadores next season, and the Palmeiras players want to regain the Serie A leadership.

In June, the Tricolor played four matches in the Serie A. The hosts earned five points, drawing with Avai and Coritiba, beating América and losing to Botafogo. Before Tuesday's match, Sao Paulo is in ninth place with 18 points. If they defeat Palmeiras, the team will definitely climb into the top-6. The home statistics of Sao Paulo is the 4th in the division, 13 points in five games with a goal difference of 11:4, note the fact that the team have not yet failed at home within the Brasileirao 2022.

After a nil-nil draw against Atletico Mineiro, Palmeiras had three matches and won them all: 4:0 over Botafogo, 2:0 over Coritiba and 4:2 over Atletico Go. Thats how the Greens top in the Serie A standings, although Corinthians equaled Palmeiras in points after beating Goias. Still, even with a tie in the upcoming game, the Greens will be back the lead in the standings. Palmeiras' away stats are third in the division, +3=2-0, 7-1 goal difference. Only one conceded goal in five away games is conspicuous.

Sao Paulo has conceded only four goals in five home games, while Palmeiras has conceded once in five away games. The teams will play with a well-organized defense. Also, we cannot say the opponents are of different level. We believe that we will not see more than three goals. As for the outcome, we are on the side of the visitors. Palmeiras is in great shape and the Greens wish to return the lead with a win at Morumbi.

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