Analysis and prediction for Sao Paulo vs Fluminense: Dropping points in the final minutes.

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Sao Paulo is still facing a wave of injuries as a number of key players are still unavailable, including Ryan Francisco, Luiz Gustavo, Lucas Moura, Lucca Marques, Ferreirinha, Jonathan Calleri, and Oscar.

Coach Crespo is expected to continue using the 3-5-2 formation and keep the same lineup that won the last match, with Andre Silva and Luciano playing as the furthest forwards.

Luciano is currently a key player, having contributed to all five of the team's most recent goals in the last three matches, and will continue to be a source of scoring hope for the home team.

On the Fluminense side, they will be without defensive midfielder Otavio (knee injury) and center-back Ignacio (torn Achilles tendon) – both are in the process of recovery.

Coach Gaucho has recently been rotating between a three- and a four-defender formation, but regardless of the tactic, veteran Thiago Silva is likely to return to the starting lineup after coming on as a substitute against Palmeiras.

In attack, a one-striker formation remains preferred, and German Cano is likely to continue starting after scoring from the penalty spot in the previous round.

Latest predicted lineups for Sao Paulo vs Fluminense

Sao Paulo:

Rafael; Ferraresi, Arboleda, Sabino; Cedric, Bobadilla, Antonio, Allison, Wendell; Luciano, A Silva

Fluminense:

Fabio; Xavier, T Silva, Freytes, Fuentes; Martinelli, Hercules, Arias, Nonato, Soteldo; Canoe

Latest football match prediction: Sao Paulo vs Fluminense

Sao Paulo hasn't had a consistent season in the Brazilian league this year, but recent signs suggest the team may be gradually finding the necessary stability.

Hernan Crespo's team just secured their first two consecutive wins of the season, after defeating Juventude 1-0 away from home last weekend thanks to a late goal from 32-year-old striker Luciano.

This result not only secured Tricolor Paulista's first away win in Serie A this season, but also propelled them into the Copa Sudamericana qualification group. The team currently sits 12th with 19 points after 16 matches (4 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses).

However, the gap between Sao Paulo and the chasing pack is very narrow: they are only 1 point ahead of Ceara (13th) with a game in hand, while Gremio (14th) is 2 points behind with two games remaining. Therefore, achieving a positive result this weekend is crucial if Sao Paulo wants to retain their place in the continental competition.

At their home ground, MorumBIS, Sao Paulo's record this season has been only average with 3 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses – earning 12 out of a possible 24 points, scoring and conceding 8 goals. However, they have reason to be confident when facing Fluminense – an opponent they have beaten in both of their last two home matches.

Meanwhile, Fluminense has been struggling since returning from the Club World Cup – a tournament where they performed impressively before being eliminated in the semi-finals by eventual champions Chelsea.

Before the tournament, coach Renato Gaucho's team had won two consecutive matches in the domestic league, but then lost all three of their most recent matches since returning to Brazil.

Specifically, Fluminense lost 0-2 to Cruzeiro, 0-1 to Flamengo, and most recently 1-2 away to Palmeiras. Although their opponents were all top-of-the-table teams, this losing streak remains a cause for concern.

The Rio de Janeiro team is currently ranked 8th with 20 points after 14 matches (6 wins, 2 draws, 6 losses). Even if they secure all 3 points this weekend, they still cannot improve their position as they are 4 points behind Mirassol (7th place).

Another concern for Fluminense is their away form. They have only managed 7 points from 7 away games this season, so even a draw at MorumBIS would be considered a positive result.

Latest Sao Paulo vs Fluminense score prediction

Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Sao Paulo vs Fluminenseas follows:

• Sportsmole:Sao Paulo 2-1 Fluminense

• WhoScore:Sao Paulo 1-1 Fluminense
• Our newspaper predicts:Sao Paulo 1-1 Fluminense

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