Plameiras will welcome rivals Fluminense to Allianz Parque on Sunday for a one-on-one clash in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A clash, with kick-off slated for 19:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Palmeiras have been in mixed form in recent matches as they lead the Brazilian Serie A after 35 matches. They have won three times, lost once, and drawn once in their last five outings in the Campeonato Brasileiro.
Last time out, the league leaders were held to a 2-2 draw at Fortaleza. The hosts took the lead via Thiago Galhardo in the 20th minute before Raphael Veiga equalized for Palmeiras in the 66th minute, after they had Gustavo Gomez sent off in the 59th minute.
Palmeiras went behind for the second time in the match through a 70th-minute strike by Calebe, before equalizing through ze Rafael in the 77th minute.
Fluminense have seen an upsurge in form in recent matches. They are on a two-match winning run in the Campeonato Brasileiro, while they are unbeaten in their last four outings, including back-to-back draws.
Bet hereThey currently sit 7th on the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A with 53 points, 10 points behind leaders and their opponents on Sunday Plameiras.
Playing away from home, Fluminense will look to be compact in their approach to frustrate the hosts and mount transition attacks.
Injury Report
Palmeiras will be without left winger Dudu, with the 31-year-old out with a cruciate ligament injury since August 27th, 2023.
Fluminense will miss the services of left-back Jorge. The 27-year-old fullback has been nursing a cruciate ligament tear since February and is not expected to be ready for the trip to Palmeiras.
Prediction
League leaders Palmeiras are favorites to win the home match. They will win the clash and retain their stop-spot in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A heading into the final two matches of the season.
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