São Paulo vs Fluminense Prediction: Who will win the Clássico Tricolor?

These two teams have three colors on their symbols and jerseys and are affectionately known as the Tricolor by their fans. It's a classic of Brazilian football that will close Round 6. São Paulo, the Tricolor Paulista, is in good form and is the favorite to beat Fluminense, the Tricolor Carioca. 

São Paulo

The team from the Morumbi neighborhood continues to improve and has won three consecutive away matches. Having already beaten by 3-1 both Águia de Marabá in the Copa do Brasil and Atlético Goianiense in the Série A, this week in the Copa Libertadores, São Paulo went to Chile and beat Cobresal by the same score. The Tricolor secured qualification for the next stage of the competition with two rounds remaining. Since coach Zubeldía arrived at the club, the Paulistas have won four games and drawn one, curiously the only one played at home. In the Série A, São Paulo has seven points from five games and occupies eighth place in the table. The team under the Argentine coach has shown its ability on the road, and if it can do the same at MorumBIS, the Tricolor Paulista could have a great season.

Fluminense

Like its upcoming opponent, the Tricolor Carioca won in Chile in the Copa Libertadores midweek. It was against Colo Colo, and the winning goal came from Manoel in the 74th minute. Fluminense remains at the top of Group A and is one victory away from qualifying for the knockout stage. In the Brasileirão, things are more complicated, and Fernando Diniz's team is in 16th place with five points from five games. The game with São Paulo is significant for Fluminense. A defeat could push the Cariocas into the relegation zone.

Expert Betting Tips

The Paulistas are high on confidence and the favorites to win the encounter. Since coach Luis Zubeldía arrived, São Paulo has won four games and drawn one. All the victories were away, so the Tricolor Paulista is missing a home win under the Argentine. Fluminense is in a poor position in the Brasileirão. The team urgently needs victories, which makes me think the Cariocas will give everything to get at least a point at the MorumBIS. It's a risky bet, and the high odds reflect that, but I'm going for a Double Chance in favor of Fluminense.