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Serie A: Sao Paulo vs Athletico Paranaense – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Experience the thrill of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A matchup between Sao Paulo and Athletico Paranaense with our expert betting guidance. Discover valuable stats, get pro tips, and check out the hottest odds available.

Sao Paulo will take on Athletico Paranaense in a midweek matchup in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A in Morumbi.

Both teams are neck and neck in the Serie A table, with Sao Paulo just one point behind their seventh-placed opponents in eighth. The hosts are looking to turn their season around with a more consistent run of form. This home contest could be just the start they need. Paranaense, on the other hand, will be eager to build on their 1-0 victory over Sao Paulo from last season.

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Sao Paulo Form

In their last three matches, Sao Paulo lost 1-3 against Sport Recife, 2-1 against Gremio and 0-2 against Palmeiras. It has been a bit hit-and-miss for the Paulista Tricolour but at least mostly hit, as they put four wins on the board in their previous six Serie A home matches. They didn’t draw any matches, but lost twice, scoring 11 goals while conceding six.

Athletico Paranaense Form

Athletico Paranaense look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last three matches saw them gaining seven points. They ran out 1-0 and 1-0 winners against Botafogo RJ and Libertad, respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against America MG, who claimed a point in a 2-2 draw. The Hurricane managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Serie A. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring nine times and letting in six.

Sao Paulo vs Athletico Paranaense Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Sao Paulo and Athletico Paranaense. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Sao Paulo have not lost 14 of the last 16 matches
  • Sao Paulo have won 6 of the last 8 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • Sao Paulo have not lost 8 of the last 9 home matches
  • Sao Paulo have won 6 of the last 8 home matches
  • Sao Paulo have scored in 8 of the last 9 matches
  • Athletico Paranaense have scored in 15 of the last 17 matches
  • In 10 of the last 12 Athletico Paranaense away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 away matches in a row Athletico Paranaense played, both teams scored
  • Athletico Paranaense have conceded in 8 of the last 9 away matches
  • In the last 3 Athletico Paranaense away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5

Sao Paulo vs Athletico Paranaense – Players in Form

Look no further than Jonathan Calleri, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Sao Paulo in the Serie A, while Willian has managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Athletico Paranaense in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Sao Paulo vs Athletico Paranaense Betting Tips

Full-time result

Sao Paulo have not lost to Athletico Paranaense in 3 consecutive home meetings. Of their 10 most recent games at Morumbi, the Paulista Tricolour won six times, drew two and lost two. Athletico Paranaense lost six of their recent 10 games on their travels, as well as drawing two and winning two.

Both teams to score

In the last ten home games, Sao Paulo were quick off the mark. They scored the first goal in six of those games. Meanwhile, Athletico Paranaense have been playing a bit of catch-up in their last ten away games. They only scored the opening goal in three of those games. Will this trend continue?

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet in five of Sao Paulo’s past ten matches across all tournaments. They scored 1.8 goals on average along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Athletico Paranaense’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.4 goals in these matches.

Match predictions: Sao Paulo vs Athletico Paranaense

To sum up, the upcoming match between Sao Paulo and Athletico Paranaense seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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