Juventude vs. São Paulo Preview and Betting Odds

The Brasileirão brings us an entertaining duel for this Sunday’s 18th matchday when Juventude receives São Paulo.

The Juve surprised everyone in this first half of the championship, coming from a draw against Atlético Mineiro and undefeated at home.

The Paulistas returned to winning ways versus Grêmio and remained in the fight for the first place in the tournament.

Juventude vs. São Paulo Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Juventude?

Juventude was promoted to Série A this year and does not want to return to the second division, and it is on the right track. With 20 points, it is in 12th place and is even enough to qualify for the next Copa Sudamericana.

The Papada is coming from a 1-1 draw with Atlético Mineiro and is undefeated playing at home with five wins and three draws, scoring 13 goals and conceding four. In addition, they have just advanced to the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, eliminating Internacional.

However, thanks to the good results, their coach, Roger Machado, has just resigned to go to Inter to replace Eduardo Coudet, who was fired. Jair Ventura, who already coached the Verdão in 2021 and managed to stay in the first division, was made official as the new coach.

The team’s problem, in addition to its dismal away performance, has been the offense. With 19 goals scored, they are one of the worst teams in this regard. Midfielders Jean Carlos and Lucas Barbosa, with four goals and one assist each, are the top scorers.

Why Bet on São Paulo?

São Paulo is fighting for the title this year. After a bad Brasileirão in 2023, in 2024, they have had a change of attitude that has allowed them to be in fourth place with 30 points, six less than the leader, Botafogo.

In their last game, they beat Grêmio 1-0 with a goal by Lucas Moura after ten minutes, and have now won five of their most recent six games. In addition, the 26 goals scored make them one of the best offensive teams, and Luciano is their main weapon, with six goals and one assist.

Coach Luis Zubeldía will have several absentees for this game in the defensive sector, as fullbacks Igor Vinícius and Welington are suspended, while Alisson underwent surgery and will be sidelined for a long time. In addition, captain Jonathan Calleri is in physical discomfort and is doubtful for Sunday. Luis Gustavo and Alan Franco will reappear after serving their suspensions and will surely start the match.

Another doubt for the team is James Rodríguez, who went from not being taken into account in São Paulo to being the best player of the Copa América with Colombia. Now, it is unknown whether the player will remain in the Tricolor or willbe sold.

Final Betting Analysis: Juventude vs. São Paulo

The last time these teams met was on October 23, 2022, and São Paulo won as visitors by 1-2 with a double from Reinaldo. The Tricolor has seven undefeated games against this rival, and the last time they lost was in 2016 in the Copa do Brasil.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have São Paulo as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 1.95, Juventude has 4.10, and the draw is at 3.40.

It will be an even match for what Juventude has done at home. However, the change of coach can affect a machine that was greased and cost them dearly against a team that comes very well as São Paulo, so we believe that the Tricolor will be the winner. Go for a 0-1.

Go for a win for São Paulo. If you bet $100 at 1.95, you will gain $95 for a total payout of $195.

Juventude vs. São Paulo Betting Pick: São Paulo

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