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Brazilian Serie A: Fluminense vs Sao Paulo
Kickoff
Time: 2023-11–23 8:30 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/RICARDO MORAES
In the previous Copa Libertadores
final, Fluminense emerged victorious by defeating Boca Juniors 2-1 in extra
time, clinching the championship trophy of the 2023 Copa Libertadores. However,
upon returning to domestic competition, Fluminense have continued their
underwhelming form from the previous league matches. In the last round, they
drew 1-1 against Flamengo, marking their fourth consecutive winless match. In
the recent 10 league matches, Fluminense have only managed two wins, three
draws, and five losses, displaying a lacklustre performance in the league.
Despite winning the Copa Libertadores, Fluminense’s performance in the league
has not improved significantly, suggesting that the team may still be revelling
in the joy of their victory.
On the other hand, Sao Paulo has been
in decent form recently. In the last round, they played out a goalless draw
against Santos, maintaining an unbeaten streak of two wins and two draws in the
last four league matches. Currently, Sao Paulo is placed 10th in the Brazilian
Serie A standings with a record of 12 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses. It will be
challenging for them to secure a spot in the Copa Libertadores, but they still
have a chance to secure a place in the Copa Sudamericana. Sao Paulo’s main
weakness lies in their poor performance in away matches, having only won one,
drawn four, and lost five of their last 10 away games. If Sao Paulo can improve
their away form, their position in the standings will significantly improve.
In their first encounter of the season,
Sao Paulo defeated Fluminense 1-0 at home. Although Fluminense have more
overall strength and reputation, their current form is far inferior to Sao
Paulo. Additionally, Fluminense may lack the same level of motivation after
winning the Copa Libertadores, while Sao Paulo need to secure points to
solidify their position. Considering these factors, it would be reasonable to
expect Sao Paulo, in good form, to come out victorious in this match.
Fluminense’s Last 5
Games: DDDLL
23-11-12 Flamengo 1-1 Fluminense
23-11-09 Internacional 0-0 Fluminense
23-11-05 Boca Juniors 1-1(AET 1-2) Fluminense
23-11-01 Bahia 1-0 Fluminense
23-10-29 Atletico MG 2-0 Fluminense
Sao Paulo’s Last 5
Games: DWWDL
23-11-13 Santos FC 0-0 Sao Paulo
23-11-09 Sao Paulo 1-0 Bragantino
23-11-03 Sao Paulo 1-0 Cruzeiro
23-10-30 Athletico Paranaense 1-1 Sao Paulo
23-10-26 Palmeiras 5-0 Sao Paulo
Head To Head
Record:
23-07-02 Sao Paulo 1-0 Fluminense
22-11-06 Fluminense 3-1 Sao Paulo
22-07-18 Sao Paulo 2-2 Fluminense
21-09-13 Fluminense 2-1 Sao Paulo
21-05-30 Sao Paulo 0-0 Fluminense
Prediction: Sao Paulo to win, or Draw