Home: Sao Paulo FC
- Sao Paulo FC have won four of their last five in all competitions and are currently 2nd in Serie A 2026 (W3, D1, L0).
- Sao Paulo FC have conceded just one goal in their two home games so far in Serie A 2026 (W2).
- With 10 points from their first four games, Sao Paulo FC have been in excellent form so far this season and Hernan Crespo has continued to impress as he has worked wonders with his flexible 3-5-2 system and a few smart signings.
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Tactical approach:
- Crespo’s men press high and with their wing-backs, they provide plenty of width and numerical superiority in the middle of the field.
- His side will dictate the pace of the game here and look to create chances with their superior quality.
Away: Chapecoense SC
- Chapecoense SC have played one away game in Serie A 2026 so far this season (D1) and lost both of their previous two away matches in all competitions (L2).
- The visitors have a limited record on the road in Serie A 2026 so far, with a single point from one game and just one goal conceded, but their overall away record has been less impressive, having lost their last two away games in all competitions.
- Chapecoense SC will look to stifle Sao Paulo’s play, with Gilmar Dal Pozzo favouring a back-three setup that allows his side to pack the defensive third and leave only the striker up top.
- They are more than willing to sit deep and absorb pressure before looking to exploit the opposition on the break.
Betting Insights
Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score are available at 1.83 and 2.0 respectively and we’re going for that one, as the hosts possess the quality to find the back of the net a few times while Chape look likely to get on the scoresheet.
Prediction
We feel Sao Paulo FC have enough quality and momentum to take all three points on Thursday, but Chapecoense have improved since their promotion to Serie A in 2026 and will certainly give the home fans something to worry about.
