Time to find out who will be the last semi-finalist of the Copa do Brasil 2022. América-MG and São Paulo will face each other this Thursday, at 9 pm (Brasilia time), at Independência, in Belo Horizonte, to find out who will be Flamengo’s opponent in the semifinal. On the other side of the bracket, the confrontation will be Corinthians and Fluminense.
With the result in the first match, São Paulo can even draw to qualify, while Coelho needs to win by two or more goals difference. América-MG’s victory by just one goal on the scoreboard takes the decision to penalties.
The team that enters the field this Thursday will have changes compared to the last game, for the Brasileirão, as coach Vagner Mancini has chosen to rotate the squad. In front, Wellington Paulista should take the place of Henrique Almeida. Left-back Danilo Avelar, who started on the bench on Sunday, should be among the 11 again. Benítez will not be used. The midfielder will not be able to enter the field, because he has already defended Grêmio in this edition of the Copa do Brasil. The midfielder Alê, recovered from injury, enters the place.
On the Tricolor side, the main novelty should be the return of goalkeeper Jandrei, recovered from a back trauma. Rafinha, also recovered from injury, should stay on the bench. Without Gabriel Neves, suspended, Rogério Ceni tends to climb Pablo Maia in midfield.
America-MG X São Paulo Retrospect
According to the oGol website, the teams have faced each other 19 times so far. Therefore, São Paulo has an advantage in retrospect with 12 victories, against two of América-MG. In addition, there were also five draws. The last game between them was 1 x 0 for Tricolor, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.
Last 5 matches
América-MG comes from a very positive sequence in the season. Namely, the team won four of the last five games. Therefore, it surpassed Santos, Juventude, Avaí and Atlético-GO. The only defeat came against São Paulo.
On the other hand, São Paulo comes from just two wins in the last five games. Namely, Tricolor Paulista overcame RB Bragantino and Ceará. But suffered three defeats in the meantime, to Ceará, Flamengo and Athletico-PR.
