Sao Paulo vs Athletico Paranaense – Match Preview

Sao Paulo is gearing up to welcome Athletico Paranaense at Morumbi Stadium on Saturday, November 10th. The game starts at 00:00 GMT. Sao Paulo, currently 6th with 54 points, is looking to strengthen their top-table position. Athletico Paranaense, in 17th place with 34 points, is fighting to avoid relegation. This Round 33 match is critical for both teams, with Sao Paulo favored to win at home.

Sao Paulo – Form

Sao Paulo has shown strong form at home, meeting bookmakers’ expectations. They beat Bahia 3-0 on November 6th, surprising many as underdogs. Before that, they secured a 3-0 victory over Vasco da Gama on October 17th. Goals came from Luciano Neves and Lucas Moura, with Moura scoring twice. Their win over Corinthians 3-1 before these matches confirmed their strong form.

Athletico Paranaense – Form

Athletico Paranaense’s recent performances have been inconsistent. They suffered a 1-2 loss to Vitoria at home on November 2nd. This was unexpected by many. A 1-0 defeat to Fluminense followed, which matched predictions. Their 5-2 loss to Corinthians further highlighted their struggles. These results show the team’s difficulties as they approach this match.

Sao Paulo – Athletico Paranaense – Head to Head

The last match between these two was on July 4th, 2024. Sao Paulo won 2-1. In their last 10 matches, Sao Paulo won 5 times, and Athletico Paranaense won 2. This shows Sao Paulo’s dominance. In their recent 5 encounters, both teams scored in 3 matches. Sao Paulo has a strong home record, not losing 13 of their last 15 home games against Athletico Paranaense. Most matches between them have had fewer than 3.5 goals.

Sao Paulo – Athletico Paranaense – Standings

As Round 33 approaches, Sao Paulo is 6th with 54 points from 32 matches. They have scored 45 goals and conceded 33. Athletico Paranaense is 17th with 34 points from 31 games. They have scored 33 goals but conceded 39. The 20-point gap highlights Sao Paulo’s better performance, while Athletico Paranaense is struggling to meet their season’s goals.

Sao Paulo vs Athletico Paranaense – Top scorers

Lucas Moura and Luciano Neves, each with 9 goals, lead Sao Paulo’s attack. Jonathan Calleri, Andre, and Ferreira have added 5 goals each. On the away side, Julimar is the top scorer with 5 goals. Nikao, Agustin Canobbio, and Gonzalo Mastriani each have 4 goals. Lucas Di Yorio has contributed 3 goals. This mix of talent sets the stage for an exciting match.

Sao Paulo vs Athletico Paranaense – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Sao Paulo with odds of 1.60. Athletico Paranaense’s odds for an away win are 6.00. A draw is at 3.70. Sao Paulo’s strong position and Athletico Paranaense’s challenges make a home win likely. The “halftime-fulltime” bet for Sao Paulo is at 2.25. The “draw-no-bet” option for Sao Paulo is at 1.20. The “double-chance” bet for a Sao Paulo win or draw is at 1.125.

Sao Paulo vs Athletico Paranaense – Over/Under Betting

The “Under 2.5” goals option, at odds of 1.67, is appealing. This is based on past meetings and recent performances. Sao Paulo’s last five games and Athletico Paranaense’s form suggest a low-scoring game. The “Under 2.5” goals market could offer value to bettors.

Sao Paulo vs Athletico Paranaense – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score are 2.10 for ‘Yes’ and 1.667 for ‘No.’ Given their recent meetings and scoring trends, the ‘Yes’ option seems promising. Sao Paulo’s consistent scoring at home and Athletico Paranaense’s varied away performance support this bet.

Sao Paulo vs Athletico Paranaense – Prediction