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Sao Paulo will invite RB Bragantino to Estádio do Morumbi in the Brazilian Serie A on Saturday. The two teams have enjoyed a decent start to their league campaign, with the hosts in fifth place in the standings with 24 points, two more than the visitors in seventh place.
The hosts made it three wins on the trot on Wednesday, with a 2-1 away triumph over Athletico Paranaense, with Jonathan Calleri scoring the match-winner in the 61st minute. It was their seventh win of the campaign and they now trail league leaders Flamengo by just six points.
The visitors returned to winning ways after two games on Wednesday with a 3-1 home triumph over Atletico Goianiense. All four goals were scored in the first half as Lincoln bagged a first-half brace.
Sao Paulo vs RB Bragantino Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met 59 times in all competitions thus far. The hosts have the upper hand in these meetings, leading 29-15 in wins while 15 games have ended in draws.
- The hosts are unbeaten in their last three meetings against the visitors, with two games ending in draws.
- Both teams have conceded 16 goals in 14 league games this season and the hosts have outscored the visitors 22-20 in that period.
- The hosts have kept clean sheets in three of their last five meetings against the visitors.
- RB Bragantino have just one win in their last six meetings against Sao Paulo, with that win coming in the Paulista A1 last year.
- The hosts have suffered just two losses in their last 18 games in all competitions, with both coming in Serie A.
- Bragantino are winless in their last three away games, suffering two defeats while scoring one goal each.
Sao Paulo vs RB Bragantino Prediction
Tricolor Paulista have registered three wins on the trot, scoring seven goals, and will look to build on that form. They have won five of their last six home games in the league and are strong favorites.
Massa Bruta have been inconsistent in the league recently, with two wins and two losses in their last five games. They have just one win in their travels in the league this season and might struggle here.
Considering the current form of the two teams and home advantage for Sao Paulo, the Tricolor Paulista are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Sao Paulo 2-1 RB Bragantino
Sao Paulo vs RB Bragantino Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Sao Paulo 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: Jonathan Calleri to score or assist any time - Yes
