Khaya’s picks

Atletico Mineiro play host to Serie A leaders Sao Paulo in what is expected to be a thrilling match at Estadio Raimundo Sampaio this evening.

The hosts took just two points from their past three league matches. They struggled for goals in the process, failing to score more than one goal in these outings.

Atletico Mineiro have done well against Sao Paulo, having won nine and lost just four of the 18 meetings between the sides.

Thiago Larghi’s men won four, drew one and lost one of their last six home games in the league and they could be worth backing not to lose against Sao Paulo tonight.

Sao Paulo have won two and drawn two of their last four league games conceding just two goals in the process. They managed to save a point at home against Fluminense at the weekend even though striker Diego Souza was sent off just after the half-hour-mark.

A draw will not be a badbet for this encounter, but looking at the overall stats, I think an upset is on. Pool Name – S6 V3 P2 M1: Bahia v Sport Recife. Home win for Bahia. TIP: Bahia = 1 M2: Botafogo RJ v Cruzeiro. Away win for Cruzeiro. TIP: Cruzeiro = 3 M3: Ceara v Corinthians. Win for Corinthians. TIP: Corinthians = 3 M4: Palmeiras v Atletico Paranaense. Home victory for Palmeiras. TIP: Palmeiras = 1 M5: Parana v Chapecoense. Share of the spoils. TIP: Draw = 2 M6: Atletico Mineiro v Sao Paulo. Previewed above.