São Paulo vs Corinthians: Copa do Brasil semi-final Analysis and Prediction

On the upcoming August 17, 2023, at 12:30 AM (CEST), the Cícero Pompeu de Toledo Stadium (Morumbi) in São Paulo will host the second leg of the semifinal between two of Brazil's most iconic football teams: São Paulo and Corinthians. In the initial encounter, Corinthians prevailed with a 2-1 score in their favor. This elevates the significance of the return match for São Paulo, which will be resolute in maximizing their home advantage to secure victory and advance to the next phase of the Copa do Brasil.

Delving into the team statistics:

São Paulo:
- In their recent match, they drew against Flamengo with a score of 1-1.
- In the last 5 matches, they won once, suffered 2 losses, and drew twice. The team has an average of 0.6 goals scored per match and 0.8 goals conceded.
- They haven't drawn in their last 6 Copa do Brasil matches.
- They have scored at least 1 goal in their last 6 Copa do Brasil matches.
- Less than 2.5 goals have been scored in the last 5 matches.
- They haven't lost in 7 of their last 8 home matches.

Corinthians:
- In their recent match, they defeated Coritiba with a score of 3-1.
- In the last 5 matches, they won 3 times and drew 2 times. The team has an average of 2.0 goals scored per match and 1.0 goals conceded.
- They haven't lost in their last 10 matches.
- Less than 2.5 goals have been scored in the last 4 away matches in Copa do Brasil.
- They have drawn their last 3 away matches.
- They have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of the last 6 matches.

Head-to-Head:
- In the first leg, Corinthians defeated São Paulo at home with a score of 2-1.
- In the last 5 matches between the two teams, São Paulo hasn't secured a victory, while Corinthians won twice, and there were 3 draws. São Paulo has an average of 1.0 goal scored per match, whereas Corinthians has an average of 1.4 goals scored per match.

Possible Lineups:

São Paulo
Jandrei; Welington, A. Franco, Diego, N. de Souza Mendes; G. Neves, Alisson, M. Araujo, A. Pato, L. Moura; J. Santos

Corinthians
Cassio; F. Santos, M. Costa dos Santos, Gil, Fagner; G. Moscardo de Salles, Maycon, R. de Oliveira, R. Augusto; Yuri Alberto, A. Ferreira Soares

According to BetMines predictions, São Paulo is favored to win the match, and the final result is expected to be "Under 2.5".