Academia Puerto Cabello vs Sao Paulo Prediction: Venezuelan Side Struggling in International Competition

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Sudamericana, Matchday 4, Group D, Academia Puerto Cabello will be up against Sao Paulo at the Estadio Misael Delgado in Valencia. According to the table standings of today, Academia Puerto Cabello stands at the bottom of the points table with three defeats in three matches played in Sudamericana so far. On the other hand, Sao Paulo leads the points table with 2 wins and 7 points. Considering the current form of Academia, the upcoming matchup is likely to have Sao Paulo as favorite. Moreover, the last time these two sides played against each other; Sao Paulo won (2-0) comprehensively. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup in Venezuela. 

With the continental pressure accumulating on the top Venezuelan club, the upcoming matchup will be an important outing for the hosts. Apart from the continental form, Academia Puerto Cabello has delivered phenomenal performances in the local Primera Division. In the latest Copa Sudamericana fixture, Puerto Cabello lost to Tigre in clean sheet at home, which is why the upcoming matchup is likely to have them unfavorite for winning. Academia Puerto Cabello has secured 2 wins, 2 defeats, and a draw in the last five matches played. The home side has scored 7 goals in its last five matches, averaging 1.40 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, it has conceded 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. 

Gledson, Kevin, Bressan, Vaz, Cortez, Pimienta, Biasi, Silva, Pyerre, Bissoli, Pottker.

Sao Paulo has won three and drawn three of the seven matches played in Serie A so far. In the last outing against Vasco da Gama, Calleri, Nestor, Berlado, and Juan scored goals. With a consistent record all competitions, Sao Paulo has a reasonable chance for winning against Academia. With 9 goals scored in the last five matches played, Sao Paulo averages 1.80 goals per game. With a consistent scoring average, Sao Paulo will be looking to at least score a goal or two against the Venezuelan club. In the last three away fixtures of Serie A, Sao Paulo has secured 2 draws and a win. Moreover, Sao Paulo has only allowed 1 goal in the last five matches played, averaging 0.20 goals per game.

Alves, Vinicuis, Costa, Leo, Reinaldo, Nestor, Maia, Alisson, Patrick, Calleri, Luciano.

Considering the impeccable and impressive run of Sao Paulo across all competitions, I am backing Sao Paulo to win. Sao Paulo has reasonable impact players in the form of Luciano, Calleri, and Patrick. As Sao Paulo has only allowed 1 goal in the last five matches played, I am expecting Sao Paulo to win in clean sheet. The match total is likely to stay under 2.5 goals, and the final scoreline is to be 0-2. 

• Sao Paulo to Win for 1.47
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.76
• Correct Score 0-2 for 6