Grêmio vs São Paulo Prediction: Grêmio can't lose

Two big clubs will meet in Porto Alegre in a vital game for the home side. Grêmio is in an insecure position, in 14th place with 41 points, just three above the relegation zone. São Paulo occupies sixth place and has guaranteed access to the Copa Libertadores qualifying round.

Grêmio

The Immortal hasn't won for four matches, but the draw away to Cruzeiro in the last round was a good result. Grêmio opened the scoring through Braithwaite in the 3rd minute, but the Miners equalized in the 42nd minute through Matheus Pereira. Although the home side controlled the second half, the Gaúchos defended well and held on for the tie. Renato Portaluppi's men must win to gain confidence for the league's final stretch, which promises to be dramatic. Despite having two more home matches in the three remaining rounds, beating two strong teams like São Paulo and Corinthians will be tricky. Grêmio can avoid relegation but must perform at a high level. This upcoming match is crucial, as a bad result could unsettle the players.

São Paulo

A poor start against Atlético Mineiro complicated the task for São Paulo, who couldn't manage more than a draw at home. Atlético was already leading 2-0 after 18 minutes, but the Paulistas equalized in the first half with an own goal from Vera and a goal from André Silva. The visitors had to play the entire second half with ten players, yet São Paulo failed to score the winning goal. The Tricolor Paulista aims to finish in the top four to go straight into the Copa Libertadores group stage, but two consecutive draws have complicated that target. Winning the final three games is probably the only way to finish in the G4.

Expert Betting Tips

Grêmio urgently needs points to escape relegation. The Gaúchos are only three points ahead of Criciúma, the first team in the Z4, so they are under pressure to secure a point at least. São Paulo still has a chance of finishing in fourth place, but a draw will reduce the possibility of achieving that goal. I'm betting that both teams will score.