O’Higgins
- O’Higgins are unbeaten in 2 home games in the Copa Sudamericana (W2) without conceding.
- Lucas Bovaglio has done a fantastic job since taking over at O’Higgins in January 2026 and has instilled a real sense of tactical discipline and structure to the team.
- They typically set up in a compact 4-1-4-1 formation and are patient when out of possession, sitting deep and defending in a low-block before looking to release their players on the break or overload the wide areas in possession.
- O’Higgins have won their last 3 consecutive games in all competitions and secured a 2-0 win over Boston River in the last group game at home.
- Francisco Gonzalez is the main goal threat for the Chilean side as he has scored 2 goals in 3 Copa Sudamericana appearances this year and has netted 3 of their last 9 goals.
Sao Paulo FC
- Sao Paulo FC are unbeaten in 2 away games in the Copa Sudamericana (W1, D1) but have scored an average of 0.50 goals per game away.
- Roger Machado has led Sao Paulo FC to 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from their last 5 games since taking the reins in March 2026.
- His side are more of a possession-based team with a 4-2-3-1 system, pressing high and looking to control the pace and tempo of the game, particularly in the first half where their intensity is at its highest.
- Artur Guimaraes is the leading marksman for Sao Paulo FC, with 1 goal in 2 Copa Sudamericana games this year, while Luciano Neves has netted 2 of their last 4.
- Creative midfielder Jonathan Calleri has provided 2 assists in his 1 appearance in the competition so far.
Head-to-Head
Sao Paulo FC will be pleased to have emerged from their head-to-head clash with O’Higgins 2 weeks ago with a 2-0 victory in the Copa Sudamericana at the top of Group C with 7 points from 3 games, ahead of O’Higgins in second with 6 points.
Key Players
- Francisco Gonzalez is the main goal threat for the Chilean side as he has scored 2 goals in 3 Copa Sudamericana appearances this year and has netted 3 of their last 9 goals.
- Artur Guimaraes is the leading marksman for Sao Paulo FC, with 1 goal in 2 Copa Sudamericana games this year, while Luciano Neves has netted 2 of their last 4.
Betting Insights
The odds for the draw at 3.06 are certainly appealing in this matchup and we will also be backing Under 2.5 goals at 1.74 and ‘Both teams to score - No’ at 1.96 in what we believe will be a cagey game and with at least one side being unable to breach the other’s defense.
Prediction
- We think this game will be more of a chess match than a goal-fest between these two sides.
- Sao Paulo FC to take the draw.
