SAO PAULO (Interstat) — A tight Carioca Série A contest is expected Sunday when Sao Paulo hosts Juventude at Morumbi Stadium. The matchup comes on the heels of disappointing midweek results for both Brazilian sides.

Sao Paulo (X-X-X) looks to rebound after a 3-1 loss to Paulista on Thursday snapped a brief two-game winning streak. The club has been inconsistent, with just two victories in its last eight matches across all competitions.

Juventude (X-X-X) arrives following a dramatic 3-3 draw with Cruzeiro, extending its current unbeaten run to three matches. The club has found recent form, earning seven points from its last three outings after a 3-1 win over Vasco da Gama and a 2-0 victory against Sport Recife.

Recent history favors the hosts. The two teams met twice on July 24, 2025, with Sao Paulo securing 1-0 victories in both the home and away fixtures.

According to the Interstat game simulator, Sunday’s contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw.

Following this match, Sao Paulo travels to face Fluminense on Nov. 27. Juventude’s next fixture is at home against Bahia on Nov. 28.