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Sao Paulo

D
D
L
L
L
D

26 May 2026

22:00 (UTC+0)

(2
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0)

2

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0

FT

Boston River

L
W
W
L
L
W

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The final day of the group stage sees a high-stakes scenario for Sao Paulo, who must win to leapfrog into first place for direct qualification. Conversely, Boston River arrive in Brazil with their fate already sealed, mathematically eliminated and playing only for pride and professional experience.

Home Motivation

High

Sao Paulo is highly motivated as they need a win to secure the top spot in Group C and avoid a knockout play-off against a Copa Libertadores team. Financial incentives and automatic qualification are major drivers.

Away Motivation

Low

Boston River has zero competitive stakes as they are already eliminated from the competition and cannot move out of the bottom half of the group regardless of the result.

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Key Metrics

Home

Metric

Away

2.1

Points Per Game at Venue

Home/Away split

0.7

Sao Paulo's home efficiency is significantly higher than Boston River's output on the road over their last 10 respective venue matches.

6.25

Corners won per game

All comps (EWMA)

3.54

The hosts win nearly twice as many corners as the visitors on a recent-form basis.

1.37

xG conceded per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.66

Boston River's defensive structure is more porous, trending at a higher expected goals against in recent matches.

50%

Clean sheet %

Home/Away split

10%

Sao Paulo have kept clean sheets in half of their last 10 home games, while the visitors have managed only one on the road.

53%

Possession %

All comps (EWMA)

43%

The home side is expected to control the tempo, averaging significantly more of the ball in recent matches.

4.02

Shots on target against

All comps (EWMA)

5.55

Boston River allows over 5 shots on target per game in recent form, providing ample opportunities for Artur and J. Calleri.

Form & Streaks

Sao Paulo are formidable at the MorumBIS, having secured 6 wins and only 1 loss in their last 10 matches at home.

Boston River are on a dismal away run, losing 7 of their last 10 fixtures on the road including 5 consecutive away defeats.

Sao Paulo have maintained a 50% clean sheet rate in their last 10 matches at home in all competitions.

Tactical Overview

Following a 1-0 victory in their last encounter, Sao Paulo enter this match as heavy favorites, particularly given their robust record of 6 wins in their last 10 matches at the MorumBIS. Managerial strategy suggests a 4-2-3-1 setup designed to dominate possession, which they have controlled at 53% in recent form compared to the visitors' 43%. Boston River struggle immensely on the road, suffering 7 losses in their last 10 away fixtures while conceding 18 goals in that span. While Sao Paulo will miss the tactical flexibility of Luciano and D. Bobadilla, the presence of J. Calleri upfront remains a major threat against a defense that concedes a recent-form average of 1.62 goals per game. The visitors have indicated they may rotate their squad to give minutes to younger players, which could further widen the quality gap seen in the 249.95 Elo difference.

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Based on reports

Key Players

Sao Paulo is expected to field a strong lineup, with Rafael in goal providing a solid foundation. The attacking prowess of J. Calleri will be crucial for breaking down the Boston River defense. Artur in midfield will be key to creating opportunities and controlling the tempo of the game.

Absences

D. Bobadilla

knee problem; released early for World Cup duty with Paraguay

OUT

Marcos Antônio

transition phase after muscle problems

DOUBT

Sabino

injury to the back of the right thigh

OUT

Cauly

transition phase after muscle problems

DOUBT

Luciano

right calf injury

OUT

Home

Key Players

Sao Paulo is expected to field a strong lineup, with Rafael in goal providing a solid foundation. The attacking prowess of J. Calleri will be crucial for breaking down the Boston River defense. Artur in midfield will be key to creating opportunities and controlling the tempo of the game.

Absences

D. Bobadilla

knee problem; released early for World Cup duty with Paraguay

OUT

Marcos Antônio

transition phase after muscle problems

DOUBT

Sabino

injury to the back of the right thigh

OUT

Cauly

transition phase after muscle problems

DOUBT

Luciano

right calf injury

OUT

Away

Key Players

Boston River will rely on goalkeeper B. Antúnez to make key saves against a potent Sao Paulo attack. In midfield, Y. González will be important for both defense and transitioning play. The team will look to F. Bonfiglio to lead their offensive efforts.

Absences

Absence information is not yet available. Check back closer to kickoff for confirmed lineups.

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Referee Profile

A. Menendez

8 matches officiated · 2026/27

average

Cards/G

5.5

avg 5.3

Fouls/G

24.9

avg 22.9

Pen Rate

0.12

Normal

Across 8 games in all competitions this season, A. Menendez has shown an average level of strictness, awarding 5.51 cards per game. This is slightly above the league average of 5.27, suggesting he won't hesitate to penalize a Boston River side that may resort to tactical fouls if overwhelmed. Given the 13.30 fouls per game Sao Paulo averages in recent form, the card market could be active if the game becomes fragmented.

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