SAO Paulo vs Palmeiras Prediction & Betting Tips - Brasileirão Serie A

Prediction published on 19/06/2022, 02:56  by Indran in Football Predictions

Sao Paulo welcomes Palmeiras to the Estádio do Morumbi for this match in the Brazilian Serie A. The home team are in fifth position with 18 points while the visitors are top of the table with 25 points. Sao Paulo lost their last match 1-0 to Botafogo which was their first loss in 16 matches. It was their second loss in the league this season and as a result they have fallen seven points behind the leaders Palmeiras. A win in this match will see them close the gap to four points while a loss will see the gap open to a mammoth ten points which will be very hard to close. Sao Paulo are unbeaten at home in the league with four wins and a draw. They will again be counting on their miserly defence to get them the three points in this match.

Palmeiras are enjoying a great season and are currently three points clear at the top of the table. They are on an incredible 18 match unbeaten run across all competitions with 13 wins and five draws. Their last defeat was in April when they lost to Ceara which is their only loss in the league this season. Palmeiras domination in the early part of the season is reflected in their goal difference which sits at +16 while the next best team having a goal difference of +6. They have scored the most goals and conceded the least. Palmeiras are unbeaten away from home in the league with three wins and two draws.