With five games left in the Brazilian Serie A, Corinthians and Sao Paulo clash in the Classico Majestoso derby, eager to secure bragging rights along with crucial points.
Only three points separate the teams in the standings, and the hosts can go level on points with SPFC if they can get over the line.
The visitors had their Paulista crown snatched by the hosts this year, adding more spice to the already fierce rivalry.
Check out our Corinthians vs Sao Paulo prediction below.
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Corinthians vs Sao Paulo prediction: Visitors' away struggles to continue
Key stats
- Corinthians recently won three games in a row before losing twice in succession.
- Sao Paulo have only won three of their last 10 games in all competitions.
- The hosts have not beaten the visitors in each of their last seven meetings at any venue.
- Sao Paulo won only four of 16 away dates in the Brasileiro this season.
Correct score prediction: Corinthians 1-1 Sao Paulo
In the last four games that Corinthians have scored, they have only managed exactly one strike, while Sao Paulo netted 15 goals in 16 games away from home, an indication of their struggles up front on the road.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Leading towards the hosts
- HOME: 11/10 (2.1) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.2) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.4) – 29.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Corinthians vs Sao Paulo odds suggest that this will be a close encounter that can easily end with three different outcomes. Ladbrokes have given the hosts a slight edge with a 47.6%, but a draw is more likely to happen than a victory for the away side. Check out our other predictions and free betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: History favours travelling party
Sao Paulo have beaten Corinthians in each of their last three meetings in all competitions, part of a sequence that includes six wins for them across the last seven head-to-heads.
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 26/01/25
Sao Paulo
Corinthians
Brazil Serie A 29/09/24
Sao Paulo
Corinthians
Brazil Serie A 16/06/24
Corinthians
Sao Paulo
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 30/01/24
Corinthians
Sao Paulo
Brazil Serie A 30/09/23
Sao Paulo
Corinthians
Corinthians preview: Players returning for Dorival Junior
After serving bans for yellow card accumulation and a red card offence, Andre Carrillo and Charles will be welcomed back into the fold. Rodrigo Garro is ineligible after picking up a yellow-card suspension the last time out, while all hopes will depend on the returning Memphis Depay. Vitinho, Raniele, goalkeeper Hugo Souza and teenager Andre are all out through injury.
Predicted lineup: Longo; Matheuzinho, Ramalho, Henrique, Bidu; Maycon, Bidon, Romero, Dieguinho; Alberto, Depay
Last five matches
- Corinthians 0-1 Ceara
- Bragantino 2-1 Corinthians
- Corinthians 2-0 Gremio
- Vitoria 0-1 Corinthians
- Corinthians 1-0 Athletico MG
Sao Paulo preview: Luciano to play a big role
Hernan Crespo’s side have been decimated by injuries, but forward Luciano has been a mainstay this season. The Brazilian striker notched up eight goals in 28 league appearances and 15 in 52 throughout the season. Ferreira should provide adequate support alongside him.
Predicted lineup: Rafael; Franco, Arboleda, Sabinho; Maik, Gustavo, Bobadilla, Moura, Diaz; Ferreira, Luciano
Last five matches
- Sao Paulo 0-1 Bragantino
- Sao Paulo 2-2 Flamengo RJ
- Vasco 0-2 Sao Paulo
- Sao Paulo 2-0 Bahia
- Mirrasol 3-0 Sao Paulo
Player to watch: Memphis Depay
It remains to be seen if Memphis Depay gets the nod from the start, since the striker will arrive late from international duty. However, with a goal for the Netherlands last week and five in the league campaign for the People’s Team, he will be crucial for the hosts.