Despite having very different realities, São Paulo and Grêmio will face each other this Wednesday in the Brasileirão, and it promises to be a great match.
The Paulistas have just lost against Atlético Mineiro (2-1) and cut short a good winning streak, dropping to sixth place.
On the other hand, the Tricolor Gaucho is still not getting back on its feet, lost again, and remains in the relegation zone, although it has a couple of games in hand on the majority.
When and Where?
Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 pm ET at the MorumBIS
Moneyline odds:
São Paulo 1.656
Grêmio 5.30
Draw Offs:
3.80
Where can I watch it?
Premiere, Star+, Paramount+, and Vix
Why Bet on São Paulo?
São Paulo was on a good run, with four wins in a row, but lost 2-1 to Atlético Mineiro last Thursday. Eduardo Vargas and Paulinho scored for the Galo, while Lucas Moura did it for the Tricolor. With 27 points, the Paulista team is sixth in the tournament, six behind leaders Botafogo and Palmeiras. At home, they have three wins in a row, scoring seven goals and conceding two.
Luis Zubeldía’s team has shown a strength it lacked last year, allowing it to dream of fighting for a title it has not won since 2008. However, for that to happen, they need the best performance from all their players, and that is where James Rodríguez comes in.
The Colombian midfielder does not count for the Argentinean coach, who only used him for 31 minutes in the first match against Fortaleza and 12 minutes in the fourth versus Palmeiras. After that, he completely erased him, but he has just been elected the best player of the Copa America. When the press asked Zubeldía about this, he did not answer, so it will be a situation that will probably generate conflicts. The Colombian has just arrived in his country and should join the club next week.
Among the team’s positives is that its attacking players are on fire. Luciano has six goals, Ferreira has four, Jonathan Calleri has four, and Lucas Moura has three. In total, there are 25 goals for the team, the fourth-highest-scoring club in the tournament.
In addition to James, Argentine defender Alan Franco will be absent due to suspension after receiving a red card in the last game. On the other hand, defender Diego Costa is working on his transfer to Krasnodar in Russia, so he may not play again.
Why Bet on Grêmio?
It is a very hard moment for Grêmio. In addition to the whole situation with the floods in Rio Grande do Sul, the team is sinking in the table. With 11 points, they are 18th, for the time being, relegated, although, it is also true that if they catch up with the two games they have in hand, and win them, they could get out of this uncomfortable position.
Last week they lost 2-0 at home to Cruzeiro and have now been defeated in two games in a row and have three without a win. They have five of the last 33 points. It is a complete disaster for a team with several stars andwhichwas set up to fight for the title. As if that were not enough, Argentine defender Walter Kannemann was sent off and will miss this game.
The big problem for the Porto Alegre team is its attack. They have only scored ten goals in the whole tournament, and these are the worst numbers in the Brasileirão. Diego Costa, their main attacking weapon, has not scored a goal in the league and is now injured.
Final Betting Analysis: São Paulo vs. Grêmio
The last time they met was on October 21 last year, and São Paulo won 3-0. The previous four matches between the two have always been a victory for the home side.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have São Paulo as the favorite. Their Moneyline for them shows 1.62, Grêmio has 6.25, and the draw is at 3.6.
São Paulo comes much better than its rival, with no major losses in its starting roster, while Grêmio is still in the doldrums, and this will not be the moment of recovery: the victory will be for the local team in Morumbí by 2-0.
Go for a win for São Paulo. If you bet $100 at 1.62, you will gain $62 for a total payout of $162.
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