Sao Paulo vs Vitoria – Match Preview

This Saturday, Sao Paulo hosts Vitoria at the iconic Morumbi stadium for a crucial Serie A Round 24 clash. The match is set to kick off at 21:30 GMT. Sao Paulo, currently 6th with 38 points, aims to strengthen their position. Vitoria, in 16th place with 22 points, seeks to avoid relegation. A win for Sao Paulo could bring them closer to their season goals. Vitoria, meanwhile, is fighting to exceed expectations and maintain their Serie A status.

Sao Paulo – Form

Sao Paulo has shown solid form recently, with a win, a draw, and a loss in their last three games. They beat Nacional 2-0 in their latest Copa Libertadores match on August 22. Before that, they narrowly lost 2-1 to Palmeiras in Serie A on August 18, despite a goal from Luciano Neves. Their performance on August 15 resulted in a commendable 0-0 draw against Nacional in the Copa Libertadores.

Vitoria – Form

Vitoria’s recent performances have been inconsistent. Their last game on August 19, 2024, against Cruzeiro in Serie A, ended in a 2-2 draw. Before this, they claimed a 1-0 victory over Cuiaba, thanks to Wagner Leonardo’s goal. However, they faced a 2-0 defeat against Bahia, which was unexpected by many.

Sao Paulo – Vitoria – Head to Head

The last match between Sao Paulo and Vitoria was on May 5, 2024. Sao Paulo won 3:1 in this Serie A game. Sao Paulo has won 9 out of their last 10 encounters with Vitoria. In the last five matches, only one team scored in each game. Sao Paulo boasts 11 consecutive home wins against Vitoria, often scoring over 1.5 goals. They have also maintained a streak of not losing in their last 11 home games against Vitoria.

Sao Paulo – Vitoria – Standings

As Round 24 of Serie A approaches, Sao Paulo is in 6th place with 38 points from 23 matches. They have scored 31 goals and conceded 23. Vitoria is in a challenging position, 16th with 22 points from the same number of matches. Their goal difference stands at -11. This places Vitoria 16 points and 10 spots behind Sao Paulo, highlighting their struggle this season.

Sao Paulo vs Vitoria – Top scorers

Luciano Neves leads Sao Paulo’s attack with 7 goals this season. Lucas Moura, Jonathan Calleri, and Ferreira have each added 5 goals. Andre, from midfield, has contributed 4 goals. For Vitoria, Willian, a midfielder, tops the scoring chart with 5 goals. Alerrandro follows closely with 4 goals. Wagner Leonardo and Matheusinho have each scored 3 times, while Osvaldo has added 2 goals.

Sao Paulo vs Vitoria – Full-Time Betting

The odds favor a Sao Paulo win at 1.57, with a draw at 3.80 and a Vitoria win at 6.50. Sao Paulo’s strong home record and their dominance over Vitoria make them favorites. Vitoria’s recent away form and the absence of Neris further support this. Despite missing Luciano Neves, Sao Paulo is expected to win.

Alternative betting markets offer various options. The “halftime-fulltime” bet on Sao Paulo to lead at halftime and win at full time is at 2.2. The “draw-no-bet” option for Sao Paulo is at 1.182. The “double-chance” bet for Sao Paulo to win or draw is at 1.111, offering a safer bet.

Sao Paulo vs Vitoria – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is at 2.25, considering Sao Paulo’s scoring ability and Vitoria’s defensive issues. However, “Under 3.5” goals at 1.222 is also worth considering, based on past encounters.

Sao Paulo vs Vitoria – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams to Score” are 2.25 for ‘Yes’ and 1.571 for ‘No’. Given the history and recent form, “BTTS: No” at odds of 1.571 seems likely.

Sao Paulo vs Vitoria – Prediction