Juventude vs. Sao Paulo Tips and Odds – 24/07/2025

• Fixture: Juventude vs São Paulo
• Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025
• Time: 22:00 UTC
• Venue: Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, Caxias do Sul, Brazil

The Stage is Set

All eyes turn to the Estádio Alfredo Jaconi for a crucial Brasileirão showdown where Juventude, battling to escape the relegation scrap, face a São Paulo side with newfound confidence. Juventude enters this fixture after a challenging spell, languishing 18th in the league, and suffering a humbling 4-0 defeat away to Cruzeiro in their last outing. In contrast, São Paulo recently snapped a five-game winless streak with a morale-boosting 2-0 victory over Corinthians, breathing life into their campaign and lifting them just above the drop zone.

Home form is Juventude’s lifeline, as every point they’ve earned this season has come at their fortress in Caxias do Sul. However, their attacking woes are glaring: just 10 goals scored in 13 games, making theirs the second-worst attack in the division. Their defense is even more beleaguered—28 goals conceded, the most in the league—which heaps pressure on manager Claudio Tencati to engineer a turnaround.

São Paulo, on the other hand, have found the going equally tough, especially on the road, where they have failed to claim a single win so far. However, a series of draws (four in seven away matches) has salvaged precious points. Boss Hernan Crespo’s side has rediscovered some attacking spark through Luciano, who netted twice against Corinthians. But injuries are biting: the talismanic Lucas Moura, playmaker Oscar, and lead striker Jonathan Calleri are all sidelined, along with veteran Luiz Gustavo.

Both teams are dealing with depleted squads. Juventude is missing defensive options like Ewerthon, Cipriano, and Rodrigo Sam, as well as new attacking acquisition Rafael Bilu. Recent signing Gabriel Veron looked lively off the bench last time out and may feature more prominently. São Paulo’s creative engine room is blunted without Oscar and Moura, while G. Tapia may be in line for a bigger role as he builds match fitness following a recent loan arrival.

Key Players to Watch

• Juventude:
  • Enmerson Batalla – Top scorer and main attacking threat, desperately needed to find form.
  • Gabriel Taliari – Key in supporting Batalla in the final third.
  • Jádson – The midfield anchor and team leader with the most minutes played.
• São Paulo:
  • Luciano – Fresh off a brace and likely to carry the attacking hopes for the visitors.
  • André Silva – His movement and creativity could unlock the Juventude backline.
  • Cedric & Wendell – New full-backs set to add width and balance in the absence of several regulars.

Predicted Outcome

With both squads ravaged by injuries and desperate for points, this fixture promises both tension and opportunity. Juventude’s home advantage traditionally serves them well—they haven’t earned a single away point—but cracks are evident, especially in defense. São Paulo’s away day blues and personnel issues up front are offset by recent uplift and drawing prowess.

A close, hard-fought draw feels likely, with neither side showing enough cutting edge or defensive solidity to claim all three points. Expect a low-scoring affair with a 1-1 draw a logical pick.

Betting Markets

With both sides hungry for points and lacking key stars, this is the kind of gritty Brasileirão bout that rewards discipline and seizes on lapses in concentration.