Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza prediction, odds and betting tips 21/09/2023

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Sao Paulo - Fortaleza EC

Brazil Serie A - Morumbí

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change

Another interesting and close matchup in the next Serie A round is the Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza duel, scheduled for Thursday, September 21st. With that in mind, we have a preview of the game right here and some football betting tips for it.

Our best Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza predictions and betting tips

If you're looking for dependable Serie A Brasileirao predictions, like our Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza picks, we can help you out:

Our first Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza prediction: Draw

• Three of the last four head-to-head duels between these teams ended in draws
• The difference between Sao Paulo and Fortaleza in the standings is only six points
• Sao Paulo is without a win for seven games, but they also only lost twice at home this season

Our second Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza prediction: Under 2.5 total goals

• The last four h2h meetings between these teams have gone under 2.5 total goals
• Sao Paulo averaged 2.23 goals per game in the league so far
• Fortaleza averaged 2.13 goals per game in Serie A this season

Top odds and key stats for Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza

If you wish to bet on the best Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza odds, check our selection of odds from the main UK betting sites:

Head to Head

12/05/23

Brazil Serie A BSA

Fortaleza EC

Sao Paulo

0

0

28/08/22

Brazil Serie A BSA

Sao Paulo

Fortaleza EC

0

1

08/05/22

Brazil Serie A BSA

Fortaleza EC

Sao Paulo

1

1

11/11/21

Brazil Serie A BSA

Fortaleza EC

Sao Paulo

1

1

16/09/21

Copa do Brasil CDB

Fortaleza EC

Sao Paulo

3

1

Last Five - Sao Paulo

30/09/23

Brazil Serie A BSA

Corinthians

Sao Paulo

0

0

D

27/09/23

Brazil Serie A BSA

Coritiba

Sao Paulo

0

0

D

24/09/23

Copa do Brasil CDB

Flamengo

Sao Paulo

1

1

D

21/09/23

Brazil Serie A BSA

Fortaleza EC

Sao Paulo

2

1

L

17/09/23

Copa do Brasil CDB

Flamengo

Sao Paulo

0

1

W

Last Five - Fortaleza EC

30/09/23

Brazil Serie A BSA

Gremio

Fortaleza EC

0

0

D

27/09/23

Copa Sudamericana SUD

Corinthians

Fortaleza EC

1

1

D

21/09/23

Brazil Serie A BSA

Sao Paulo

Fortaleza EC

1

2

W

14/09/23

Brazil Serie A BSA

Corinthians

Fortaleza EC

1

2

W

03/09/23

Brazil Serie A BSA

Fluminense

Fortaleza EC

1

0

L

We will now check out the latest odds and markets for this match here:

Sao Paulo odds: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.70% probability

Draw odds: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30% probability

Fortaleza odds: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.30% probability

It is evident from the odds that bookies expect a close duel here, with Sao Paulo being the expected winners by a small margin and with a 41.70% win probability. Meanwhile, the top candidate to be the first goalscorer in this duel is Jonathan Calleri at 9/2 (5.50) odds, which is equal to a 18.20% probability.

Sao Paulo – Fortaleza preview: Team news, recent form, and potential lineups

Check out the latest information on both teams right here, including the most likely Sao Paulo vs Fortaleza lineups:

Sao Paulo

Since they are are without a win in their last seven games in the league and just four points ahead of the first team in the relegation zone in the standings, Sao Paulo is clearly having a poor season in Serie A. In addition to this, Erison and Igor Vinicus will miss the next game with injuries, while Robert Arboleda is suspended at the moment.

Sao Paulo predicted lineup:

Rafael – Rafinha, Beraldo, Arboleda, Welington – Maia, Alisson, Moura, Luciano, Nestor – Calleri

Fortaleza

With four wins in the last five matches, Fortaleza has done very well recently and they find themselves in the eighth place in the standings now, just a few points behind places that would take them directly to Copa Libertadores groups next season. On top of this, Fortaleza is free of any injures and suspensions at the moment.

Fortaleza predicted lineup:

Ricardo – Tinga, Britez, Titi, Pacheco – Alexandre, Welison, Pochettino – Pikachu, Lucero, Guilherme

Starting lineups

Check the starting lineups one hour prior to kickoff.

Sao Paulo

4-2-3-1

93

Jandrei

45

Nathan

4

Diego Costa

28

Alan Franco

6

Welington

8

Luan

20

Gabriel Neves

10

Luciano

19

James Rodriguez

15

Michel Araujo

31

Juan Santos

Substitutes

3

Nahuel Ferraresi

34

Rai dos Reis Ramos

22

David

21

Jhegson Mendez

43

Walce

23

Rafael Monteiro

37

Talles Costa

44

Matheus Belem

18

Rodriguinho

47

Pedrinho

46

Felipe Negrucci Berdague

12

Alexandre Pato

Fortaleza EC

4-2-3-1

1

Joao Ricardo

2

Tinga

19

Emanuel Britez

4

Titi

6

Bruno Pacheco

17

Jose Welison

8

Caio Alexandre

12

Marinho

7

Tomas Pochettino

29

Guilherme

9

Juan Lucero

Substitutes

22

Yago Pikachu

88

Lucas Sasha

18

Silvio Romero

20

Dudu

39

Imanol Machuca

5

Marcelo Benevenuto

33

Gonzalo Escobar

21

Pedro Augusto

91

Thiago Galhardo

16

Fernando Miguel

10

Lucas Crispim

3

Tobias Figueiredo

Player to watch: Juan Martin Lucero

While we can see this match ending in a draw, both teams have players who could make a difference in this game, like Juan Martin Lucero, Fortaleza's top scorer in Serie A.

So far, the experienced Argentinian forward five goals in the league and Sao Paulo will have to keep a close eye on Lucero if they want to get a good outcome from this game.