Sao Paulo have been unfortunate with injuries in this campaign, with several players on the sidelines.

Forward Jonathan Calleri is battling a knee injury, which has kept him out of action since April; hence, he will not be considered for Sunday’s fixture.

Similarly, Lucas Moura (knee), Ruan Tressoldi (knee), Luis Gustavo (contusion) and Oscar (thigh) are all going to be absent for the hosts.

Meanwhile, Guilherme Estrella has been battling a knee injury since July 2024, and he is not expected to be part of the travelling squad for this encounter.

Dimitri Payet is stricken with a knee injury, and as such, he is unlikely to be named in the starting XI of the visitors.

Sao Paulo possible starting lineup:

Rafael; Soares, Arboleda, Sabino, Wendell; Bobadilla, Maia, Francisco, Ferreira, Diaz; Luciano

Vasco da Gama possible starting lineup:

Jardim; Piton, Freitas, Victor, Henrique; Tche Tche, Jair, Coutinho; Moreira, Vegetti, Rayan