See how São Paulo could end the round in the Z2 or G8 of the Paulista | OneFootball

Despite having defeated Flamengo last Wednesday in the Brasileirão, São Paulo finds itself in a delicate situation in the Campeonato Paulista. The Tricolor is in 14th place, just above the relegation zone, and could end the round in the drop zone. But, interestingly, it could also move up into the qualification zone.

The derby against Santos, which takes place this Saturday at Morumbis at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), will be decisive for São Paulo in the competition.

Possible Scenarios

São Paulo is currently in 14th place in the Paulistão, with four points, followed by Noroeste, also with four, and Ponte Preta, who have only one point. Velo Clube, in 13th place, has the same number of points as Tricolor and faces Noroeste in a direct clash this round. Macaca plays a derby against Guarani away from home.

G8

In a positive scenario, the Morumbi team could finish the weekend as high as seventh place, if an unlikely combination of results occurs. For this to happen, besides winning, São Paulo needs to overcome a nine-goal difference with Mirassol, who must not earn any points against Novorizontino at home, and also hope for a slip by São Bernardo, who faces Bragantino away.

To finish eighth, Crespo’s men still need the same results (without having to overcome Mirassol’s goal difference) and for Portuguesa to lose to Primavera. In this case, if they achieve a greater goal difference than São Bernardo (a five-goal difference), Tricolor will be in eighth place in the standings.

Relegation Zone

Currently, the scenario of ending the round in the relegation zone is more likely for Tricolor. If they lose the derby to Santos and the match between Noroeste and Velo Clube ends in a draw, São Paulo will finish the round in 15th place.

This situation could get even worse if Ponte Preta beats Guarani and manages to overcome the goal difference with Soberano (a two-goal difference). If that happens, the team led by Hernán Crespo will end the round at the bottom of the table.

Standings provided by Sofascore

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