Fluminense vs Sao Paulo – Match Preview

Fluminense is set to host Sao Paulo at the iconic Maracana Stadium for a crucial Serie A match on Saturday, September 1st, 2024. The game starts at 21:30 GMT. Currently, Fluminense is in 16th place with 24 points, while Sao Paulo is in 5th place with 41 points. This match is vital for both teams as they strive to achieve their season objectives. Fluminense is looking to avoid relegation, and Sao Paulo aims to get closer to the top of the table.

Fluminense – Form

Fluminense has shown mixed results recently. They achieved a surprising 2-0 victory against Atletico MG on August 25th. Kevin Serna and Jhon Arias scored the goals. Before this, they won 2:1 against Gremio in the Copa Libertadores. However, they drew 0-0 with Corinthians in a match at the Maracana on August 18th. In summary, their performance has been as expected in two out of their last three games.

Sao Paulo – Form

Sao Paulo’s performance has been inconsistent lately. They faced a 0-1 defeat at home against Atletico MG on August 29. This was unexpected. Before this, they won 2-1 against Vitoria in Serie A. They also secured a 2-0 victory over Nacional in the Copa Libertadores. However, their away performance has been lacking, as seen in a 2-1 loss to Palmeiras and a draw with Nacional.

Fluminense – Sao Paulo – Head to Head

The last game between these two was on May 13, 2024. Sao Paulo won 2:1 at home. Over the last 10 games, both teams have won 4 times, with 2 games ending in draws. This shows a balanced rivalry. In the last 5 meetings, both teams scored in 3 matches. Fluminense has been strong at home, winning the last 3 matches against Sao Paulo at the Maracana.

Fluminense – Sao Paulo – Standings

The standings highlight the contrasting situations of both teams. Fluminense is near the relegation zone, with only 24 points from 23 games. They have scored 18 goals. Sao Paulo, on the other hand, is in a much better position. They are 5th with 41 points from 24 matches and have scored 33 goals. This shows Sao Paulo’s superior campaign so far.

Fluminense vs Sao Paulo – Top scorers

Kaua Elias leads Fluminense’s attack with 4 goals. Ganso has added 3, while Jhon Arias and Vinicius Lima have scored 2 each. German Cano also has 2 goals. For Sao Paulo, Luciano Neves is the top scorer with 7 goals. Lucas Moura, Jonathan Calleri, and Ferreira each have 5. Andre has scored 4 times from midfield, showing a strong attacking unit.

Fluminense vs Sao Paulo – Full-Time Betting

The odds for this match are 2.25 for Fluminense to win, 3.10 for a draw, and 3.50 for Sao Paulo to win. Fluminense’s home performance and Sao Paulo’s away struggles make this a match to watch. The odds indicate a close game. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets offer interesting options for bettors.

Fluminense vs Sao Paulo – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals odds are set at 2.50. This suggests an expectation of a game with at least three goals. Fluminense and Sao Paulo’s past encounters support this. Given both teams’ scoring and conceding records, the “Over 2.5” option seems promising at 2.50 odds.

Fluminense vs Sao Paulo – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score are 2.10 for ‘Yes’ and 1.667 for ‘No’. Considering the scoring trends of both teams, especially in their recent meetings, the ‘Yes’ option appears more likely.

Fluminense vs Sao Paulo – Prediction