Fortaleza vs São Paulo betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Serie A match on July 27th, 2024

Fortaleza and São Paulo will face each other in a Serie A game in Brazil on Saturday, July 27th, 2024, at 00:30h (UTC), check the Fortaleza vs São Paulo betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Fortaleza vs São Paulo will occur

The game will be played in the great Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo stadium, in the city of Fortaleza, with a capacity for 63903 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.

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Introduction to the Fortaleza vs São Paulo betting tip 2024

Despite the season change, the Serie A has not changed much regarding goals. Today's average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament's last edition. The current mark is 2.44 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.49 goals per game of the last championship.

Fortaleza last match

In the last match they played, Fortaleza collected a draw. The opposing team was Criciúma, and the match - which ended with the result of 1-1 - was valid for Serie A. Coach J. Vojvoda's disposed his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

In the previous analysis the draw was among the logical results of this match, especially because it was expected a fairly even game between both teams and had odds around 3.10.

Although the overall performance of Fortaleza fell short of the pre-match expectations, the good performance of some players should be noted. For example, Imanol Machuca played an excellent match and showed himself to be a solid point for his teammates to rely on even in times of difficulty.

São Paulo last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Serie A, São Paulo, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Botafogo team with a final score of 2-2.

Prior to the match, there were signs indicating that the game would be evenly matched between the two teams. As a result, a draw with odds around 3.00 seemed like a plausible and expected outcome.

Fortaleza vs São Paulo h2h

São Paulo was in 13th place when they last went head-to-head in Serie A against Fortaleza, who was in 14th place. São Paulo formed a 3-4-1-2 arrangement while Fortaleza took to the pitch with a 3-5-2 formation.

These two clubs faced each other for the last time in a match of the 2024 Serie A season. The match, played on 14-04-2024, recorded the 1-2 win for Fortaleza.

The last encounter between these two it was a close fight.

The Fortaleza team in their last five matches has produced solid performances, while São Paulo has been more irregular.

Fortaleza

Serie A leaderboard now

The Fortaleza team with 33 points currently occupies the 4th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the CONMEBOL Libertadores, with a campaign of 9 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses.

Which means that the team has an advantage of 1 point, in the 20th round, with the Cruzeiro team in hot pursuit at 5th place.

Fortaleza analysis

At the end of round 19 Fortaleza has a good ratio of goals made to goals conceded, with 23 goals to its credit against 18 conceded.

The average ball possession of Fortaleza in this league is 43.06%, which means that the team has a rather wait-and-see attitude and does not often take over the ball of the game. Therefore, for the match against São Paulo they should do something to reverse the trend and try to impose their game on their opponents if they want the win.

Playing in their home base prove wise for this team, as their record of 7 wins, 0 losses, and 3 draws shows. Playing as the visiting team, meanwhile has given them 2 games won.

Maintaining optimal performance could prove to be a difficult task for Fortaleza as they navigate a tight schedule with multiple games in quick succession. Despite Fortaleza and São Paulo being evenly matched on paper, the team's demanding schedule could tip the scales in favor of their opponents.

Best goalscorer from Fortaleza

There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team's attack, Juan Martin Lucero has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Fortaleza with 8 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.

It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

São Paulo

Serie A leaderboard now

The São Paulo team with 32 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the CONMEBOL Libertadores, with a campaign of 9 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses.

In the 20th round, Cruzeiro, that is in the 5th place, has the same score.

São Paulo analysis

São Paulo after 19 days has put up 28 goals scored, and taken 20, and thus record has a positive goal difference.

As we approach the Regular Season, São Paulo is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.11 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

Teams can usually exert control over their opponents with ball possession above 50%. Therefore, the São Paulo team typically seeks to control the game with an average ball possession of 57.53%.

São Paulo is a more offensive team than Fortaleza, having 1991 attacks vs. 1638 from Fortaleza, having scored 28 times, in comparison, Fortaleza converted into goal 23 times.

Facing a demanding schedule, São Paulo may find it challenging to maintain their performance levels when playing multiple games in a short period. Despite the odds favoring both Fortaleza and São Paulo for victory, São Paulo busy schedule could be a determining factor in the final outcome.

Best goalscorer from São Paulo

In this season, the individual highlight is Luciano that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 6 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that São Paulo achieved in several matches.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Fortaleza is Juan Martin Lucero, who has already scored 8 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of São Paulo is Luciano, he has scored in 6 opportunities.

For those looking to bet, noting that most goals occur 75-90 minutes into the game could be helpful.

The option of betting under 2.5 goals is also compelling since São Paulo has an average of 1.44 goals per game as a visitor and often not suffers goals playing away from home, making this a market to explore.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.6.

Corners Top Betting Tips

Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 5.19 corners per game.

Cards Top Betting Tips

These teams together have a combined average of 5.16 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the 'Over 4.5 cards' option in this duel.

On the Fortaleza side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 4 times this season, very different from São Paulo who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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