Guarani vs São Bernardo – Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips 24/01/2024

Everything you need to know about the match between Guarani and São Bernardo in the 2nd round of the Campeonato Paulista on January 24th, Wednesday, at 9:30 pm, at the Brinco de Ouro Stadium, in Campinas.

Guarani

In 2023, Guarani had a remarkable campaign in the Campeonato Paulista, reaching the semi-finals. However, they ended up being defeated by Mirassol 1-0. Before that, they beat Portuguesa 2-1 in the quarterfinals.

However, the opening clash between Guarani and Corinthians marked the beginning of the club’s saga in the 2024 edition of the Campeonato Paulista Série A1. In that match, which ended with Corinthians’ 1-0 victory, Romero’s great goal stood out, which sealed the fate of the match.

Guarani faced a defensively solid Corinthians, demonstrating tenacity in the second half of the game by creating pressure opportunities. However, they were unable to beat Corinthians’ defense and had difficulty finishing effectively.

Umberto Louzer, Guarani coach, chose to explore the flanks and create quick transition plays. However, they came up against a solid Corinthians defense, making it difficult to create scoring opportunities.

Highlights include Douglas Borges, the goalkeeper, who had crucial performances, and Matheus Bueno, who despite a yellow card, was fundamental in midfield, orchestrating plays and seeking to create scoring chances. The tactical scheme used was 4-4-2.

São Bernardo

In turn, São Bernardo boasts the title of “Interior” champion in its recent history. In the previous edition of the competition, São Bernardo beat Inter de Limeira in the semi-finals with a 1-0 victory, and in the final, after a draw in regular time, they triumphed on penalties against Mirassol.

In the current edition of Paulista A1, São Bernardo excelled in its debut, beating Ituano 2-0, at its own home.

The ABC Paulista club dominated the match from start to finish, securing the three points in dispute. Currently, São Bernardo occupies second place in Group D, only behind São Paulo in terms of classification.

Thus, in the opening match, São Bernardo played quality football, even under adverse weather conditions caused by rain, and sought opportunities from the first minutes.

The first goal was scored by Lucas Tocantins, after a lapse in Ituano’s defense. In the second stage, São Bernardo continued to press, and Kayke successfully converted a penalty, ending the score at 2-0.

Coach Márcio Zanardi, at the head of São Bernardo, has players of fundamental importance, such as Alex Alves, Hélder Maciel, Rodrigo Souza, Lucas Lima, João Carlos, Silvinho, Lucas Tocantins, Kayke and Hugo Sanches. The projected tactical formation is a 4-2-3-1.

In the last three matches between Guarani and São Bernardo, São Bernardo won twice, there was a draw and in the last time, São Bernardo won with an impressive score of 5-1.

Conclusion:

Finally, Guarani, playing at home, may enjoy a slight advantage, but their historical difficulty in achieving victories at home could open up a margin for São Bernardo, who, without a doubt, will struggle to win at least one point in this duel.