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Copa do Brasil: Sao Paulo vs Athletico Paranaense
Kickoff Time: 2025-08-01 06:30 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/THIAGO BERNARDES
Sao Paulo comes into this match after a 3-1 victory over Fluminense in their last league game, extending their winning streak to three matches. The team has always relied heavily on home performances – in their nine league home games this season, they’ve recorded four wins, three draws and two losses. While their overall win rate isn’t spectacular, their home form is significantly better than their away record. Statistically, Sao Paulo has scored 18 goals and conceded 19 in the league so far – neither particularly impressive numbers, but their defensive performance remains decent. Notably, Sao Paulo excels at creating scoring opportunities from corners and set pieces, which has become one of their key attacking weapons.
Athletico Paranaense could only manage a 2-2 draw away to America MG in their last league outing, extending their winless run to four matches. Currently sitting mid-table in Brazilian Serie B, their overall quality isn’t particularly outstanding and they’re under considerable league pressure. Their league statistics show 24 goals scored and 26 conceded – while they possess decent attacking power, their defensive vulnerabilities are glaring. In their last 10 matches, Paranaense has kept just one clean sheet, clearly demonstrating that their shaky defense is their biggest weakness.
There’s no question that Sao Paulo, as a top-flight team, are clearly superior in quality to Athletico Paranaense. Moreover, Sao Paulo’s current form is far better than their opponents’. In their last four meetings, Sao Paulo has recorded three wins and one draw without tasting defeat. All factors considered, the in-form Sao Paulo remains the team to back in this encounter.
Sao Paulo‘s Last 5 Games: WWWDL
25-07-28 Sao Paulo 3-1 Fluminense
25-07-25 Junventude 0-1 Sao Paulo
25-07-20 Sao Paulo 2-0 Corinthians
25-07-17 RB Bragantino 2-2 Sao Paulo
25-07-13 Flamengo 2-0 Sao Paulo
Athletico Paranaense‘s Last 5 Games: DDLLW
25-07-28 America MG 2-2 Athletico Paranaense
25-07-23 Athletico Paranaense 1-1 Ferroviaria
25-07-20 Volta Redonda 3-2 Athletico Paranaense
25-07-13 Athletico Paranaense 0-1 Goias
25-07-06 Amazonas FC 0-1 Athletico Paranaense
Head-To-Head Record
24-11-13 Sao Paulo 2-1 Athletico Paranaense
24-07-04 Athletico Paranaense 1-2 Sao Paulo
23-10-30 Athletico Paranaense 1-1 Sao Paulo
23-06-22 Sao Paulo 2-1 Athletico Paranaense
22-08-01 Athletico Paranaense 1-0 Sao Paulo
Prediction: Sao Paulo to win