Atletico Paranaense vs Sao Paulo prediction and betting tips - July 4, 2024
One of the matches of the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship will be played on Thursday at the "Arena Ligga" in Curitiba, where the local Atletico Paranaense will host Sao Paulo. Here is the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Atletico Paranaense
The "Red-and-Black" started the current championship excellently, but then the team began to falter and is now in fifth place in the Serie A standings. In 13 matches, Atletico Paranaense has secured six victories and suffered three defeats. Juan Carlos Osorio's team is five points behind the Serie A leader, Flamengo.
In the last round, Atletico Paranaense played away against Vitoria and secured a 1-0 victory. This win ended a four-match winless streak – three draws and one defeat. In six home matches, Atletico Paranaense has not lost, winning four of them.
Sao Paulo
The "Tricolor" are neighbors with Atlético Paranaense in the standings, trailing their opponent by just one point. In 13 matches, Sao Paulo has secured six victories and suffered four defeats. Similarly, Luis Zubeldia's team is five points behind first-place Flamengo.
In the last round, Sao Paulo hosted one of the leaders, Bahia, and achieved a 3-1 victory. Before that, the "Tricolor" also won 2-1 at home against Criciuma. Prior to these victories, Sao Paulo went four matches without a win – two draws and two defeats. In six away matches, Sao Paulo has secured 8 points, with two wins, two draws, and two losses.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season, Sao Paulo won their home match 2-1, while the match at Atletico's field ended 1-1.
- Both teams scored in only two of the last five matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet played out in only two of the previous five encounters in this pairing.
Atletico Paranaense vs Sao Paulo Prediction
Atletico Paranaense is the clear favorite in this match. The odds for a "Red-and-Black" victory are at 2.24. We believe that the home team, which has not lost at home this season, will be closer to victory. Our bet is "Atletico Paranaense to win with a handicap (0)" at odds of 1.60.
