Sao Paulo vs Palmeiras Predictions

• Sao Paulo have only won on of their last six
• Palmeiras are on a run of four successive victories
• Sao Paulo’s only two defeats in 23 home games have come to Palmeiras

Sao Paulo desperate to bounce back

It is only a handful of days since these two teams last met, when Sao Paulo suffered their third defeat in four meetings with Palmeiras, losing 2-1.

That means Rogério Ceni’s side have only won one of their last six matches in the league, as well as just two of their last eight in all competitions.

They are strong at home, where they have scored in 15 successive games and had not lost in 14 until Monday night, but their last two defeats at Cícero Pompeu de Toledo Stadium have come to Palmeiras.

Palmeiras appear to have the upper hand

Palmeiras certainly have the beating of Sao Paulo at the moment, and that is reflected in their dominant league position, with the club sitting top of the Brazil Serie A, 10 points better off than their opponents.

Managed by Abel Ferreira, they head into this fixture having won four games in a row and unbeaten in 19 matches in all competitions, 15 of which have ended in victory.

They are also on a run of seven straight successes on the road and have only failed to score in two of their last 31 outings at all venues.

I predict that Palmeiras will win this game but with both teams scoring, selecting 2-1 to the visitors as a correct score prediction.