Sao Paulo vs Ceara Prediction: Both Teams Looking to Win and Take the Advantage

In the upcoming final stage quarterfinal of Copa Sudamericana, Sao Paulo will take on Ceara. Leg 1 of 2 games between Sao Paulo and Ceara will be a battle of nerves as both teams are looking to win and take the winning momentum in the second leg. Both teams have shared the field of 17 times in the past, with Sao winning 7 and Ceara winning 3. It’s quite evident that Sao Paulo leads the head-to-head statistics and is likely to win against Ceara. 

Sao Paulo - Coming off a Shocking Defeat Against Athletico Paranaense (LWDDD)

Going in the game, Sao Paulo will look to make most of their decent run and win against Ceara. Though they are coming off a defeat against Athletico Paranaense, they will look to focus on what’s happening instead of what has happened in the past. With a terrific unbeaten record at home, Sao Paulo will be the absolute favorite to win the game against Ceara. Jonathan Calleri can really take Sao Paulo’s overall game to the next level, scoring at least one or two goals in the first half.

Key Players for Sao Paulo

• Jonathan Calleri
• Wellington
• Luciano Neves
• Luciano Neves

Ceara - Couldn’t Capitalize on their Winning Form (LLWWW)

After winning three back-to-back games, Ceara fell short and lost to Juventude (1-0) and Palmeiras (1-2). Though these defeats didn’t matter for the quarterfinal qualifications, they certainly dented their overall game form and progress. Ceara hasn’t won a single game from the last ten games played against Sao Paulo, and are also unlikely to win tomorrow. Stiven Mendoza will look to continue playing with the same determination and energy as he was previously. 

Key Players for Ceara

• Stiven Mendoza
• Bruno Pacheco
• Vinicius
• Cleber

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the game, I will be backing Sao Paulo to win and prove their dominance over Ceara. Moreover, Sao Paulo seems very strong on paper, and every stat favors their superiority. The game total is expected to be under 2.5. 

• Sao Paulo to Win for 1.8
• To Qualify - Sao Paulo for 1.52
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.6