Sao Paulo vs Criciuma Prediction & Betting Tips (28 June)

It’s the black hole in Sao Paulo! Not the slightest victory for four successive days now and especially two defeats in quick succession against Cuiaba at home 0-1 and to everyone's surprise, against Vasco da Gama last weekend 4-1. Before these two defeats, the locals of the night had stumbled on the pitch of Internacional 0-0 and on the pitch of Corinthians in a 2nd phase 2-2. In the rankings, the six-time Brazilian champion is falling and now only occupies 9th place with 15 points and now 5 behind the top 4, qualifying for the next Copa Libertadores.

 On the other side of the median, we find a promoted, Criciuma 13th who will first try to quickly ensure his maintenance within the elite before thinking about various qualifications for continental competitions. Unlike their opponent of the night, the visitors put an end to a terrible drought of 4 days of championship without a victory including 3 defeats in a row against Palmeiras 1-2, against Cuiaba 2-5 and against Athletico- Paranaense 3-1 having won their last two matches in the top flight against Atlético GO away 1-2 and last weekend against top-of-the-table side Botafogo at home 2-1.

There are some great people called up to the Copa America within the squad. Indeed, the former player of Monaco and Real Madrid, James Rodriguez (Colombia), the starting goalkeeper Rafael (Brazil), the midfielder Bobadilla (Paraguay) and Ferraresi (Venezuela) left to defend their nation. As a bonus, note the injury absences of Rafinha and Pablo Maia (4 league goals last season). In terms of attendance, mention to Luciano (3 goals in the league), Andre Silva (2 goals, his team's only scorer in the debacle against Vasco), and Jonathan Calleri (2 goals).

 Injured, Felipe Vizeu (2 appearances in the league this season) will most likely be missing tonight along with Wilker Angel (selected with Venezuela for the Copa America). For the rest, the group should be complete with in particular the two heroes against Botafogo, Barreto (2 goals in the league) and Caike (2 goals in the league). Note Matheusinho's very good start to the campaign (3 goals in 8 appearances).