Boston River
- He has brought an order to the team with a disciplined, compact system, trying to be a nuisance for opponents by clogging up space and looking to hit teams on the counter-attack or from set pieces.
- His side have not enjoyed much success of late, losing four of their last five matches and scoring just one goal in that stretch, but the goal that Fredy Martínez got at Progreso last week was enough to win the game and give Boston River some confidence ahead of this Copa Sudamericana Group C matchup.
São Paulo
- Roger Machado took over the reins in March of that year and has built his side around a compact, structured shape that can press opponents when needed while remaining solid at the back.
- When São Paulo win the ball back, they are well equipped to progress it forward quickly and will need midfielders like Marcos Antônio to do the heavy lifting and forwards like Jonathan Calleri to finish the chances he creates.
Head-to-Head
Boston River and São Paulo FC have never met in a competitive game before.
Key Players
- Boston River have a good goalkeeper in Bruno Antúnez who remains composed and can come off his line to claim dangerous crosses, while they have some depth going forward in the form of Fredy Martínez and Leandro Suhr.
- In Marco Mancebo they have a defensive leader who can organise his men and stop the flow of the play.
- But São Paulo boss Roger Machado has some real quality at his disposal in Sabino and Rafael Tolói who can control the ball and keep the hosts’ play in check.
Betting Insights
- São Paulo are the clear favorites for this game and odds of 1.72 for an away win make the most sense.
- Both teams to score - No at 1.65 looks like a better play than Under 2.5 goals at 1.57.
Prediction
A 1-0 or 2-0 São Paulo victory looks the most likely outcome based on the squad quality and form.
