Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Brazilian Série A match.
São Paulo
The side doesn’t need anything in this season. The results of the 5 previous games prove it. The team won only once, scoring only twice in this period. A quarter of the squad doesn’t know where they will continue their careers. I highly doubt that the players will find motivation for the final game of the season.
Flamengo
Only victory guarantees the place in the top 4. Flamengo have played confidently in the away games. They are best in scoring goals (30), gaining points per game (1,72) and number of wins (9). However, Leonardo Pereira, their key central defender, will not help the side in this game. He’s the leader of the teams in shots blocked (30) and headers won (75,9%).
São Paulo – Flamengo prediction
Up to 11 players can leave São Paulo. The side is currently trying to make a clear vision of what they want to see in the next season. It’s not the best time to achieve results. Flamengo are more motivated and they need to secure their Copa LIbertadores spot. Besides, the level of their players is higher; they’re the best in numbers of points gained in the away games.
Flamengo will take risks, and São Paulo will do their best to end the season positively. I guess we’ll see many goals.
