São Paulo vs Sport Prediction: São Paulo to win and advance

In the upcoming match of Copa do Brasil, Round of 16 - Second leg, São Paulo will host Sport at Morumbi Stadium, in São Paulo, Brazil. In Brazil’s Serie A, São Paulo is 3rd, and Sport is 9th in Brazil’s Serie B. In Copa do Brasil, São Paulo won the first match as the away side 2-0 in Recife. São Paulo advances even with a loss by 1-0. São Paulo comes from a victory in Brazil Serie A against Goiás, as the home side, 2-1; and in Brazil Serie B, Sport won ABC for, as the home side, 4-1.

SÃO PAULO

São Paulo had been in a great sequence of winning. The team hasn’t lost in the past 12 matches, with 8 victories and 4 draws. São Paulo’s head coach, Dorival Junior, it’s undefeated and had improved significantly the team’s performance during the games.

São Paulo played 28 matches this season, with 16 victories, 8 draws, and 4 defeats. The team scored 46 goals and took 17.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR SÃO PAULO

Rafael, Rafinha, Alan Franco, Lucas Beraldo, Caio Paulista, Pablo Maia, Gabriel, Alisson, Luciano, Calleri, Marcos Paulo.

SPORT

Sport has an excellent goal rate, with 2.14 goals per game. With a very positive attack, Sport is solid. Although, the team has a lot to improve. Against São Paulo, Sport needs to score three goals to qualify and two goals to decide in the penalty kicks. Add to this, Sport can’t suffer any goal. Sport played 37 matches this season, with 26 victories, 7 draws, and 4 defeats. Sport scored 79 goals and took 24.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR SPORT

Renan, Eduardo, Alisson Cassiano, Sabino, Felipinho, Ronaldo Henrique, Fabinho, Jorginho, Fabrício Daniel, Vagner Love, Luciano Juba.

EXPERT BETTING TIPS

São Paulo has the best chance to win again in the second leg and advance in Copa do Brasil. The team has a better performance, an excellent moment in the season, and also plays at home. Keep an eye on São Paulo strikers, Luciano and Calleri. They have great chances to score. São Paulo should win with a certain difference in goals.