São Paulo vs Sport Recife
Stadium: Morumbi
30.03.2025, 00:30
São Paulo hasn't won the Brazilian championship for 17 years and probably will not lift the trophy yet this season. The club's financial situation isn't the best, so it's difficult to compete with Palmeiras, Botafogo, and Flamengo, who can spend large sums on players. Argentinian Zubeldía will remain in charge of the team, and the focus should be on starting the championship with a home win against Sport Recife, a side that has just been promoted from the Série B.
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Veteran Oscar, a former Brazil international, is the São Paulo's most high-profile signing. After several years in China, the attacking midfielder has returned to the club where he began his career. São Paulo was eliminated from the Paulistão semi-finals by Palmeiras, losing 1-0 at its rival's stadium. In the group stage, the Tricolor struggled and suffered three defeats, which led to rumors of Zubeldía's departure. The Morumbi side will start the Brasileirão with the pressure of winning its opening match.
Sport Recife
The Lion of the North is back in the elite division of Brazilian football after three years of absence. It was under Pepa that Sport Recide achieved promotion following several failed attempts. The Portuguese coach returns to the Série A after leading Cruzeiro in 2023. Sport has signed several players, most notably Sérgio Oliveira and Gonçalo Paciência, former Portugal internationals, and Pablo, who joined from Athletico Paranaense. Sport is in the Campeonato Pernambucano final and defeated Retrô 3-2 away in the first leg. The second match will take place next week.
History of Head-to-Heads
Serie A 2025 
Sao Paulo
Serie A 2025
Sport Recife
Cup 2023
Sport Recife
Cup 2023
Sao Paulo
Serie A 2021
Sport Recife
Expert Betting Tips
In front of its fans, São Paulo must beat an opponent newly promoted from the Série B. The Paulistas are the favorites, but they have to be at a high level as Sport also has some good players and is motivated. It's unlikely that São Paulo will be fighting for the title, but with determination, qualification for the Copa Libertadores is within reach. The competition is fierce, so the Tricolor Paulista should not waste points at home against teams fighting to avoid relegation. I'm backing São Paulo to win.
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