The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 17, with kick-off at 08:00 AEST.

Quick Picks

• Our pick: Fluminense to win
• Value bet: Over 2.5 Goals
• Long shot: Fluminense 2-1 Correct Score

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We're just about a third of the way through the season, and both teams currently find themselves inside the top four.

Both will want to ensure they keep their early form going throughout the year, as these finishes would be enough to secure them passage to the Copa Libertadores group stage.

Of course, that's a long way down the line, and this game won't be too far from the minds of everybody associated with these two clubs.

Fluminense vs São Paulo is a long-standing, competitive Brazilian fixture with a genuine rivalry shaped by many close league and cup encounters.

Guided by Luis Zubeldía, Fluminense are sitting third in the league after 15 games, three points ahead of their opponents on Sunday.

They've played the same number of games but have one more win (8 compared to São Paulo's 7).

However, it's worth noting that neither team has been in good form across all competitions. Fluminense have won just three of their last 10 competitive matches, which have included three draws (four defeats).

Hernán Crespo's São Paulo have four wins in their last 10, with three draws and three defeats.

When it comes to the H2H between these two teams, eight of the last 10 have gone with the team that hosts that encounter.

The other two encounters were both drawn, with both played in São Paulo.

Betting Markets to Watch

Given the H2H record, Fluminense have been made strong favourites to win this upcoming encounter. Indeed, they appear to have a strong record at home, having won the last five games.

It's worth noting that they also won the previous meeting between them 6-0, while they have kept a clean sheet in their last three home encounters against Crespo's side.

Fluminense have also won four of their last six Serie A home games, although they drew the most recent.

With the goals in mind, there's value worth exploring in the 'Over 2.5 Goals' market.

Of the last 10 to have been played between these two clubs, this figure has hit seven times.

Games aren't typically as wide as the 6-0 drubbing last time out, with 2-1 a scoreline that has appeared four times.

Our Prediction

Check the latest Fluminense vs São Paulo betting odds at Sportsbet.

Our prediction is that this game will likely end in a Fluminense win, given the trend toward home victories.

We think there's value in the 'Over 2.5 Goals' market, with the BTTS hitting adding value.

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