Alianza Lima vs Sao Paulo Betting Tips, H2H and Predictions

Tuesday’s action sees a clash in the Copa Libertadores between Alianza Lima and Sao Paulo.

The hosts, Alianza Lima sit 4th in Liga 1 in Peru, with the Peruvian side unbeaten in their last five matches. On the other hand, the Group D leaders Sao Paulo sit 10th in Brazil’s Serie A, with Sao Paulo looking to add to the seven points already picked up in the Copa Libertadores.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• Alianza Lima are unbeaten in their last five matches

• Alianza Lima have conceded just eight goals in nine matches in Liga 1

• Sao Paulo are unbeaten in their last ten matches

• Sao Paulo have scored nine goals in their last five matches

Team Preview, Form, and Standout Players

Hailing from Peru, Alianza Lima have had a mixed start to their Copa Libertadores campaign, winning once, drawing once, and losing once. The Peruvian side sit 3rd in Group D, but the last time out in the competition was a 3-2 win over Talleres as Hernan Barcos scored a 95th-minute winner to secure all three points.

Their opponents, Sao Paulo are in full control of Group D – unbeaten in their first three matches, the Brazilian side have won two and draw once in the competition. 10 games unbeaten in all competitions, Sao Paulo are in fantastic form, with their last game in the competition being a 2-0 win over Libertad. However, Tuesday’s hosts, Alianza Lima are the only team to take points away from the Brazilians, the two sides drawing 2-2 in their previous meeting.

Ferreira will be one to watch in this fixture, the 27-year-old having scored five goals and assisted twice in 18 appearances this season. While the Brazilian has scored three goals and assisted twice in his last five appearances, Alianza Lima is also a favoured opponent for him after netting a brace in the previous meeting.

Alianza Lima Preview

Alianza Lima Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Viscarra, Enrique, Velasquez, Garces, Trauco, Lacandeira, Noriega, Gaibor, Quevedo, Guerrero, Castillo.

At the back, shot-stopper Guillermo Viscarra is looking to secure his second clean sheet of the competition, the Bolivian having returned to the starting lineup in the previous fixture.

Jose Paolo Guerrero will be looking to build on a brace against Talleres last time out, the Peruvian having scored six goals in 13 appearances this season.

Sao Paulo Preview

Sao Paulo Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Rafael, Soares, Tressoldi, Franco, Wendell, Alisson, Antonio, Ferreira, Neves, Alves, Andre.

The Brazilian side have experience and talent in their full-backs spot with Wendell and Cedric Soares – the pair having both operated at the highest levels of European football.

In attack, Luciano Neves will look to build upon a brace in the previous game, the Brazilian having scored five goals this season.

Head-To-Head

With both teams operating in different nations, the Copa Libertadores is the only opportunity for Alianza Lima and Sao Paulo to face each other, with their previous game being the only game played beaten the sides. The game ended 2-2, with the Peruvian side frustrating the hosts and coming back from a two-goal deficit.

Betting Tips For Alianza Lima vs Sao Paulo

Both teams come in on strong form, but as Sao Paulo control the group and look to continue their unbeaten run in the competition – they come in as the favourites. With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Sao Paulo to win. Odds of 6/5 from PariMatch means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £22.00.

Prediction

Alianza Lima 1-3 Sao Paulo