Juventude vs Sao Paulo - Copa Do Brasil

A fascinating Copa Do Brasil chapter awaits on May 13, 2026 when Juventude take on Sao Paulo at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

Both Juventude and Sao Paulo will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Copa Do Brasil. Juventude's recent form is difficult to quantify, but the occasion itself should bring the best out of them. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Larson’s long-term plans have attracted renewed attention following teammate Alex Bowman’s recent announcement that he intends to retire from full-time Cup Series competition at the end of the 2027 season.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Juventude may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Sao Paulo have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. That allows him to sweep up possession without necessarily needing to tackle; rather, he pressures and intercepts.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With Carlos Vinícius topping the Copa Do Brasil scoring charts at 3 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Jadon Sancho(Image: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Chelsea have confirmed the signing of former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Copa Do Brasil standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.