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Palmeiras will welcome Sao Paulo to Allianz Parque in the Brazilian Serie A on Sunday. Both teams have 38 points from 22 league games thus far and the hosts are in fourth place in the league table thanks to their better goal difference.
The hosts have recently seen a drop in form with just one win in their last seven games in all competitions. Flamengo held them to a 1-1 draw in their previous league outing and they suffered a 2-1 loss to Botafogo in the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday.
The visitors have been in good touch recently and are on a five-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. They registered a 1-0 home win over Atletico Goianiense in their previous league outing. They met Nacional on Thursday in Copa Libertadores and were held to a goalless draw.
Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two intra-city rivals contest the Choque-Rei or the King's Clash. They have met 347 times in all competitions. The head-to-head record is even with 116 wins for either side and 115 games ending in draws.
- The hosts are unbeaten in their last five league meetings against the visitors. They secured a league double last season and the reverse fixture earlier this season ended in a goalless draw.
- The hosts have just one win in their last six meetings against the visitors in all competitions.
- Palmeiras are winless in their last four league outings, with two draws and two defeats.
- Sao Paulo are winless in their last five away games in all competitions, failing to score in the last four.
- The visitors are unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions and have kept clean sheets in these games as well.
Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo Prediction
Verdão have just one win in their last seven games in all competitions while suffering four losses. They have fared a little better at home, winning seven of their last eight home games in the Brazilian Serie A. They have kept clean sheets in their last four league meetings against the visitors and are strong favorites.
Murilo was sent off last week and is not an option here. Dudu faces a late fitness test while Estêvão Willian started from the bench in the Copa Libertadores after an injury and should start here. Felipe Anderson was also on the bench and might get the nod to start here.
Tricolor Paulista are on a five-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, recording three wins while keeping clean sheets, and will look to continue their form. Nonetheless, their poor away form is a cause for concern.
Considering the current form of the two teams and recent history at Allianz Parque, a low-scoring draw is likely to ensue.
Prediction: Palmeiras 1-1 Sao Paulo
Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Jonathan Calleri to score or assist any time - Yes
