Goias vs. Sao Paulo

This is the season opener in the Brazilian Serie A League. Last year, Sao Paulo scored 39 goals in 38 matches to rank #13 offensively in the 20-team league. They've lost two of their last three games with bad defense, surrendering seven goals. They open the season on the road where they've lost three of their last five. They head to Goias, off a season where they finished in 10th place to qualify for the Copa Sudamericana first stage playoffs. They've tuned up for the season in fine fashion, on a 4-1 run outscoring opponents 6-3. Goias won the previous meeting, 1-0, and this is an excellent situational spot for the home team playing well. Play Goias on the moneyline.