Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(59) 35 Goals 28 (51)
(36) 21 Assists 8 (33)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
30.5 Average Age 32
182.3 Average Height (cm) 180.2
(0.9) 1.1 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(53%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 59% (53%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.4)
(0.8) 0.8 Tackles pg 1 (0.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Sao Paulo
Palmeiras
Player Reason Status Rating
Walce Out N/A
Lizeiro Out N/A
Gabriel Sara Out 6.64
Igor Vinícius Out 6.54
Player Reason Status Rating
Gabriel Menino Out 6.98
Benjamín Kuscevic Out 6.59
Emerson Doubtful 6.66
Gabriel Veron Doubtful 6.55

Team News

Sao Paulo
Palmeiras
  • Hernán Crespo was announced as Sao Paulo's new manager in midweek after an impressive managerial spell with Defensa Y Justicia in Argentina. He led the side to Copa Sudamericana glory earlier this year, the first major trophy in the club's history. Crespo's tenure will begin at the start of the 2021 season. Interim coach, Marcos Vizolli, will take charge of their final two games this term.
  • Igor Gomes, Pablo and Juanfran return from suspension here but now Igor Vinicius is banned.
  • Gabriel Menino is out here after spraining his ankle against Coritiba.
  • Kuscevic is suspended after picking up a red card in midweek.
  • Wesley has returned to training and could feature here for the first time since November.

Prediction

  • After seven games, Sao Paulo finally earned their first victory of 2021 last time out. Goals from Luciano and Tche Tche ensured a 2-1 victory over Gremio. Sao Paulo will now be hoping they can use the victory as a motivation going into the 'classic' here. They could still mathematically win the league if they win their remaining three games and Flamengo and Inter completely crumble. That is highly unlikely, however.
  • Palmeiras were stunned by an already relegated Coritiba in midweek. In a dull game, a red card from Kuscevic saw the hosts take advantage in the 88th-minute. Palmeiras will be hoping to avoid defeat against their rivals here as they look to build momentum for their Cup Final against Gremio at the end of the month.
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