São Paulo FC vs Fluminense RJ Preview 17/07/2022

São Paulo FC vs Fluminense RJ – 17/07/2022

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Two sides battling it out for a spot within the prime 5 will meet right here as Sao Paulo welcomes Fluminense to the Cícero Pompeu de Toledo Stadium off the again of two gorgeous ends in the Copa do Brasil for both workforce.

There may be not a lot separating each golf equipment heading into this one within the factors tally and the shape desk, in addition to within the home cup after two nice performances within the Copa do Brasil.

Each groups performed out latest two-legged affairs, and Fluminense strolled previous Cruzeiro 5-1 throughout the 2 legs after successful 2-1 on residence soil earlier than they smashed them 3-0 away from residence again on Wednesday because of targets from Jhon Arias, German Cano, and Nathan Allan de Souza.

Sao Paulo had the hardest activity of all of them as they met with league leaders Palmeiras within the competitors, and a primary leg 2-1 victory for the membership set them up for a tense encounter this previous Wednesday, as Sao Paulo edged a penalty shootout following on from a 2-1 loss in common time. Luciano da Rocha Neves scored from the spot for the away aspect.

Again within the league, nonetheless, Rogério Ceni’s males are at the moment sitting in seventh and 4 factors behind that of Fluminense having performed the identical quantity of video games. This comes after the membership managed to rack up simply 5 wins from 16 video games, which has additionally seen the membership rating 20 targets and concede 16 of their very own.

In truth, holding their very own has not been the issue for Sao Paulo, as they’ve solely misplaced three video games all season lengthy.

However, with eight attracts, it’s clear to see the place their points are thus far, and with now a four-point hole on the Copa Libertadores qualifiers spots, this has quickly develop into one of many greatest video games of the season for both aspect right here.

Fluminense are additionally on a successful run of 4 video games within the league too, as they’ve managed to defeat Avai 2-0, Botafogo 1-0, Cortinthians 4-0, earlier than a latest 2-1 victory over Ceara.

Sao Paulo drew with Atletico Mineiro of their final Serie A sport, and with a slim win over Atletico Goianiense and a 0-0 draw with strugglers Juventude, they don’t seem to be in the perfect kind within the league.

Forbet predicts a draw right here, and for the sport to see below 2.5 targets with not a lot separating them in Serie A proper now.