São Paulo aim to extend unbeaten run v Coritiba, keep form going | OneFootball

São Paulo returns to the field this midweek with their focus already shifted after qualifying for the semifinals of the Campeonato Paulista. The São Paulo team visits Coritiba this Wednesday, in a match valid for the fourth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Hernán Crespo's team is seeking three points to extend their good form. The tricolor team has not lost in seven matches, with six wins and one draw. This is the longest unbeaten streak in the Argentine coach's second tenure.

For this, São Paulo has an advantage: a positive record against Coritiba. The São Paulo team hasn't lost to the Paraná rival in nine years and comes to the field to defend this unbeaten record, as well as to gain three more points that would be important for the club's ambitions in Serie A.

The last defeat of São Paulo to Coritiba happened back in 2017. On that occasion, the São Paulo team was defeated 2-1 in the 18th round of the Brasileirão, at Morumbi. At the time, the team was still managed by coach Dorival Júnior.

Since then, the history has been positive. The teams faced each other on seven other occasions, with four draws and three more wins for São Paulo. A significant result came in 2022, when São Paulo beat Coritiba 3-1 at home, in Serie A, with two goals from Calleri and one from Luciano.

The most recent meeting between the teams also ended with a tricolor victory. In the 22nd round of the 2023 Brasileirão, São Paulo defeated Coritiba 2-1 at Morumbi. Alan Franco and Luciano scored to secure the win for the home team. Coincidentally, the tricolor coach was also Dorival Júnior.

After that, São Paulo and Coritiba have not met again. Coritiba was relegated to Serie B and spent the last two years seeking promotion to Serie A, achieved at the end of last year with the Second Division title.

In the overall history of the matchup, São Paulo also has the upper hand. In 57 official games, according to the platform Ogol, the São Paulo team records 24 wins against 15 for Coritiba, along with 18 draws.

Standings Situation

São Paulo is in a good moment and has yet to experience a loss in the Campeonato Brasileiro. The tricolor team occupies second place in the standings, with seven points earned — two wins and one draw so far, just like Palmeiras, which leads due to goal difference.

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