Palmeiras vs. Sao Paulo Match Analysis and Prediction

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Sao Paulo is set for a trip to Allianz Parque for clash against their big time rivals Palmeiras in second leg of their Copa do Brasil campaign later this week. Kickoffs on July 15 at 02:00 EAT.

It is the first time Palmeiras are trailing a round of 16 Copa do Brasil tie since 2014, when they lost 1-0 in the opening fixture versus Atletico. While they still lead the Brasileiro Serie A in goals (27), Palmeiras have had some moments lately in which they have struggled in the final third, without a goal in two of their last three matches.

Palmeiras prepare for this meeting hoping for better results after 0-0 Serie A draw with Fortaleza in their last encounter. In that game, Palmeiras had 61% possession and shots with five of them on target. Fortaleza got 12 shots with six of them on target.

Sao Paulo gets into this encounter seventh in the Brasileiro Serie A, Over the past couple of months, we have seen them look more organized and composed on the back end than they did in that aforementioned encounter, conceding a goal or fewer in eight of their previous nine road games in all competitions.

São Paulo held each other to 0-0 Serie with Atlético Mineiro in their previous fixture. In that game, São Paulo had 41% possession and six shots with two of them on target. Atlético Mineiro got 11 shots with two of them on target.

Palmeiras vs. Sao Paulo head to head

There have been 66 head to head encounters between these two teams since 2004. Palmeiras claims 23 victories, Sao Paulo 24 victories while 19 matches ended in draws.