Ituano FC vs Sao Paulo Prediction: Sao Paulo Targeting Three in Three Wins

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of Copa do Brasil, Round 3, Ituano FC will be up against Sao Paulo at the Estádio Novelli Júnior in Brazil. Sao Paulo has a list of injured players this season; hence, the upcoming matchup is likely to have few new faces. The previous match resulted in a draw (0-0), with both teams managing to partially dominate each other. Among the interesting stats is that the last three matches played between the two have resulted in a goalless draw. Hence, the upcoming matchup is likely to be decided in the final time, or Sao Paulo to take the lead and strike a win.

Going in the matchup, Ituano FC is coming off a defeat against Tombense FC (3-0) in Brazil's Serie B fixture. Rafael Carvalheira, Quirino, and Alex Santana failed to make an impact and secure a single goal. However, the overall match form of Ituano FC is quite average, as it has secured 2 wins, 2 defeats, and a draw from the last five played. Talking about goal scoring, Ituano FC has scored only 3 goals in the last five matches, averaging 0.60 goals per game. Against the under-par scoring average, Ituano FC has conceded 5 goals. For the upcoming fixture, much will depend on the likes of Paulinho, de Souza, and Pereira. 

Jefferson Paulino ; Marcel, Rafael Pereira and Claudinho; Pacheco, Lucas Siqueira, Thiaguinho, Eduardo Person and Jonathan Silva; Paulo Victor and Bruno Xavier.

Though Sao Paulo lost to Botafogo (2-1) in the opening matchup of Serie A, it made a reasonable comeback by defeating Academia Puerto Cabello (2-0) and then America MG (3-0) at home. However, those two wins came at home, and the upcoming Copa do Brasil fixture is away from home. Carrying the winning shift of momentum forward, Sao Paulo will look to orchestrate another win against Ituano FC. With 8 goals scored in the last five matches played, Sao Paulo averages 1.60 goals per game. In terms of scoring average, Sao Paulo is doing reasonably better than Ituano FC.

Rafael; Rafinha, Beraldo, Arboleda and Patryck (Caio Paulista); Luan, Pablo Maia, Nestor and Michel Araújo; Luciano and Calleri.

Considering the goal-scoring form and the averages of the two teams in the last five matches played, the upcoming matchup is likely to have Sao Paulo winning. The match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, and both sides to score. As the last time Ituano FC played at home, it managed to score two goals against Ceara. I am predicting a final scoreline of 1-2 at the end of play. 

• Sao Paulo to Win for 1.85
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.20
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.99