Fortaleza vs Sao Paulo Prediction and Betting Tips | July 27, 2024

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Fortaleza host Sao Paulo in the Brasileiro Serie A on Saturday.

Fortaleza invite Sao Paulo to the Arena Castelao in the Brasileiro Serie A on Saturday (July 27). The hosts are in fourth place with 33 points, one more than sixth-placed Sao Paulo.

Fortaleza are unbeaten in five league outings but saw their four-game winning streak end with a 1-1 draw at Criciuma on Wednesday, with Juan Martín Lucero scoring a 63rd-minute equaliser.

Sao Paulo, meanwhile, are unbeaten in three games, drawing the last two. They drew 2-2 with leaders Botafogo last time. Lucas Moura scored from the spot in the first half before Ferreira bagged the equaliser in the 66th minute after Botafogo had overturned the deficit.


Fortaleza vs Sao Paulo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

  • The two teams have squared off 29 times across competitions, with Sao Paulo leading 12-10.
  • Fortaleza are unbeaten in nine meetings against Sao Paulo and won 2-1 away in their campaign opener in April.
  • Both teams have nine wins in the league this season.
  • Sao Paulo have one win in their last six away games, drawing thrice.
  • Sao Paulo have one win in 10 meetings with Fortaleza, with that win coming away in 2020.

Fortaleza vs Sao Paulo Prediction

Fortaleza are on a five-game unbeaten streak in the league, scoring 10 goals. They are unbeaten at home across competitions since March, recording nine consecutive wins.

Sao Paulo, meanwhile, have one loss in eight league outings. Interestingly, they are winless in nine meetings against Fortaleza, losing five.

While both teams have been in good form, considering Fortaleza's home form and their dominance in this fixture, expect them to eke out a narrow win.

Prediction: Fortaleza 2-1 Sao Paulo


Fortaleza vs Sao Paulo Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Fortaleza to win

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: Juan Martin Lucero to score or assist any time - Yes

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