Sparks will fly as Sao Paulo and Vitoria go toe-to-toe with each other at Estadio Cicero Pompeu de Toledo this weekend. View our free Sao Paulo vs Vitoria predictions below.
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Sao Paulo vs Vitoria predictions: Hosts to come out on top
Key stats
- Sao Paulo emerged victorious in the last five skirmishes between these teams.
- Vitoria have lost eight consecutive trips to this stadium.
- Sao Paulo kept six clean sheets in their last seven matches across all competitions.
- Vitoria conceded first in their last five clashes with Sao Paulo.
Correct score prediction: Sao Paulo 2-0 Vitoria
Sao Paulo have won four consecutive home games without conceding, and two of those victories were by two unanswered goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sao Paulo are clear favourites
- HOME:8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
- DRAW:5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY:9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The past couple of months have not been very pleasant for Vitoria. They suffered five defeats in their last eight matches, with two wins and a draw. On the other hand, Sao Paulo are unbeaten in their last nine home games in all competitions, with eight wins and a draw.
Bearing that in mind, Sao Paulo are the expected winners at 8/15 (1.53). Teams with these odds usually have a 65.2% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that less than three goals were scored in seven of Sao Paulo's last eight games. On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 3/5 (1.60). That one has a 62.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Sao Paulo's dominance to continue?
Interestingly, at least one player was sent off in the last three clashes between these teams, with a total of four red cards handed out in those three encounters. Additionally, Vitoria have lost five consecutive skirmishes with Sao Paulo, and eight straight trips to this stadium.
Brazil Serie A 05/05/24
Vitoria
Sao Paulo
Brazil Serie A 26/10/18
Vitoria
Sao Paulo
Brazil Serie A 13/06/18
Sao Paulo
Vitoria
Brazil Serie A 17/09/17
Vitoria
Sao Paulo
Brazil Serie A 08/06/17
Sao Paulo
Vitoria
Sao Paulo preview: Eyeing their fifth consecutive home win
Luciano was sent off in Sao Paulo's 2-1 defeat at Palmeiras last weekend. The former Leganes player is serving a one-game suspension, and will be unavailable for the hosts. Additionally, there are a few players in the recovery room, including Joao Moreira, Aldemir Ferreira, Liziero, Alisson, and Pablo Maia.
Predicted lineup: Rafael (GK), Rafinha, Arboleda, Franco, Wellington, Bobadilla, Gustavo, Antonio, Moura, Calleri and Rato.
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
L
Fluminense
2
Sao Paulo
0
Copa do Brasil 29/08/24
L
Atletico Mineiro
1
Sao Paulo
0
Brazil Serie A 25/08/24
W
Vitoria
1
Sao Paulo
2
Copa Libertadores 22/08/24
W
Nacional De Football
0
Sao Paulo
2
Brazil Serie A 18/08/24
L
Palmeiras
2
Sao Paulo
1
Vitoria preview: Hoping to avoid a late relegation battle
On the other hand, Neris will serve a one-match suspension following his red card last weekend. Pablo Santos, Patric Calmon, Bruno Uvini and Camutanga are ruled out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Arcanjo (GK), Lepo, Edu, Leonardo, Esteves, Naldi, Santos, Machado, Matheuzinho, Everaldo and Osvaldo.
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
L
Vasco da Gama
1
Vitoria
0
Brazil Serie A 25/08/24
L
Sao Paulo
2
Vitoria
1
Brazil Serie A 19/08/24
D
Cruzeiro
2
Vitoria
2
Brazil Serie A 11/08/24
L
EC Bahia
2
Vitoria
0
Brazil Serie A 03/08/24
W
Cuiaba
0
Vitoria
1
Player to watch: Jonathan Calleri
In the absence of top scorer Luciano, Sao Paulo will likely call upon Jonathan Calleri to provide the goals. The former West Ham player fired Sao Paulo to the quarterfinal of the Copa Libertadores a couple of days ago, as his goal and assist were enough to secure a 2-0 aggregate victory over Nacional Montevideo.
