Corinthians vs São Paulo Prediction: Bet on São Paulo to win in a close match

In the upcoming match of Brazil Serie A, Corinthians will receive São Paulo at NEO Química Stadium in São Paulo, Brazil. Corinthians is in 16th position, while São Paulo is 7th, in Brazil’s Serie A. Corinthians comes from a defeat as the away side against Botafogo 3-0, and São Paulo comes from a draw as a visitor against Fortaleza. This will be a very close match with similar chances to win, especially because it’s a local rivalry game, and both teams have a lot to improve. 

CORINTHIANS

Corinthians hasn’t won the last 4 matches. Since the new head coach, Vanderlei Luxemburgo, has arrived, they didn’t win. Although, playing a local rivalry match against São Paulo at home brings extra motivation. The team will have trouble scoring in São Paulo, which has a solid defense. This season, Corinthians has played 23 matches, with 9 victories, 6 draws, and 8 defeats. Corinthians scored 31 goals and took 26.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR CORINTHIANS

Cássio, Fagner, Gil, Murillo, Fábio Santos, Fausto Vera, Roni, Matheus Araújo, Adson, Róger Guedes, Pedro. 

SÃO PAULO

São Paulo improved in the last games, the result of the arrival of the new coach, Dorival Júnior. In the last 7 games, they won 4 and drew 3. The squad has good players that can make a difference. São Paulo’s defense has improved and has good rate numbers.

In this season, São Paulo has played 23 matches, with 12 victories, 7 draws, and 4 defeats. São Paulo scored 35 goals and took 13.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR SÃO PAULO

Rafael, Rafinha, Arboledam Lucas Beraldo, Caio Paulista, Pablo Maia, Gabriel, Alisson, Rodrigo Nestor, Marcos Paulo, Luciano.

EXPERT BETTING TIPS

It’s going to be a close match. São Paulo has a better sequence and it’s been a lot better than Corinthians. However, Corinthians will play at home, with their fans, which makes the team stronger and more motivated. Corinthians will have to work hard to win against São Paulo’s defense. You can bet in São Paulo to win in a close match and São Paulo to score.