Sport Recife vs Sao Paulo Prediction: Sao Paulo Needs to Convert Draws into Wins

In the upcoming fixture of Copa do Brasil, Round of 16, Leg 1, Sport Recife will be up against Sao Paul at the Estádio delmar da Costa Carvalho in Recife. With Sao Paulo having the recent experience of Brazil Serie A, the upcoming matchup could have the away side winning. The two teams last played against each other in November 2021, and Sao Paulo won (2-0). In the last four matches played between the two, Sao Paulo has clearly dominated, winning four in four. Therefore, Sao Paulo will once again be starting as favorite against Sport Recife. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Sport Recife - Coming off a Draw Against Ituano FC (DWWLD)

Sport Recife is coming off a draw against Ituano FC (1-1) in the latest fixture of Serie B. Moreover, they have only been defeated once in the last five matches played across all competitions, which will give them reasonable confidence against Sao Paulo for tomorrow’s fixture. Under the command of coach Enderson Moreira, Sport Recife will be looking forward to making the most of the home conditions. With a 100% record of winning at home in Copa do Brasil this season, the home side will be looking to at least score two or more goals upfront. When playing at home this season, Sport Recife averages 2.00 goals per match, which is quite phenomenal. In comparison to the scoring, the conceding average is only 0.40 goals per game. With the likes of Jorginho, Luciano, and Edinho in the attack, Sport Recife should have no such problems in at least scoring a goal. About the home matches in recent weeks, Sport Recife defeated Tombense FC (3-2) and Guarani FC (2-0). Hence, the home side has all the elements of producing a competitive home fixture.

Expected Opening Lineup for Sport Recife

Saulo, Eduardo, Sabino, Chico, Hernandez, Ronaldo, Giovanni, Luciano, Fabinho, Love, Kayke.

Sao Paulo - Has Secured Four Draws in the Last Five Matches (DDWDD)

Though Sao Paulo has managed just a win in the last five matches played, it has the ability to strike back at the opposition at any instance. Going in the matchup against Sport Recife, Sao Paulo is coming off a draw against Corinthians (1-1), in which Michel Araujo scored the only goal for Sao Paulo. With the upcoming matchup being played under the banner of Copa do Brasil, Sao Paulo is likely to have made some changes to their starting lineup. About the overall scoring of Sao Paulo, it has scored just 4 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 0.80 goals per game. Moreover, it has only conceded 2 goals, averaging 0.40 goals per game. Hence, Sao Paulo has a reasonable defense to minimize the scoring from the other end. Sao Paulo has secured 4 consecutive draws in the last four away matches. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Sao Paulo

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

Expert Betting Tips

In terms of winning, Sport Recife has a decent match form in the last five matches played, whereas Sao Paulo has drawn four of its last five matches played. Sao Paulo also extends the head-to-head wins advantage against Sport Recife. Hence, I am backing Sao Paulo to win the match or result in a draw. In both scenarios, both sides are likely to score. There will be total goals between 1-3 in the 90 minutes of play, as the two sides are coming off a draw in their last fixture. 

• Total Over 2.5 for 2.35
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2
• Sao Paulo to Win for 2.43