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Fluminense entertain Sao Paulo at the Maracana in the Brasileiro Serie A on Sunday. The hosts are 16th with six wins in 23 games, while Sao Paulo are fifth with 41 points from 24 games.
Fluminense are unbeaten in three games across competitions, winning the last two. In their previous league outing, Fluzao won 2-0 at Atletico Mineiro, thanks to goals from Kevin Serna and Jhon Arias.
Meanwhile, Sao Paulo registered a 2-1 home win over Virotia in their previous league outing, thanks to first-half goals from William Gomes and Erick. However, Tricolor Paulista lost 1-0 at home to Atletico Mineiro in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-final in midweek.
Fluminense vs Sao Paulo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 132 times across competitions, with Sao Paulo leading 57-48.
- Both teams registered 1-0 home wins in the league last season. Sao Paulo won 2-1 at home earlier this season.
- Fluminense are unbeaten in six home games across competitions, winning three and keeping as many clean sheets.
- Sao Paulo are winless in six away games across competitions, losing three and failing to score four times.
- Fluminense have the worst attacking record in the league this season, scoring 18 goals in 23 games, including 11 at home.
Fluminense vs Sao Paulo Prediction
Fluminense have seen an upturn in form recently. They are unbeaten in four home league games, keeping three clean sheets.
Martinelli will serve a suspension due to yellow card accumulation, while Paulo Henrique Ganso is doubtful. Germán Cano participated in training sessions earlier this week and is in contention to start for the first time since July.
Sao Paulo, meanwhile, have won two of their last four games across competitions, losing twice. They are winless in six away games and have one win in their last eight league outings on the road.
Pablo Maia, Alisson, Ferreira and Patryck remain sidelined due to injuries. Igor Vinícius is a doubt alongside Joao Moreira, who is back from a lengthy injury spell.
Considering the form of both teams and Sao Paulo's struggles on their travels this season, a draw could ensue.
Prediction: Fluminense 2-2 Sao Paulo
Fluminense vs Sao Paulo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Lucas Moura to score or assist any time - Yes
