Predictions & Statistics

Palmeiras approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 1 on 26 points after 11 outings. With 8 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeats plus a goal balance of 21:10, they continue to show very strong form with results showing strong momentum. Their attacking quality is driven by Allan Elias (3 goals), J. Arias (3 goals), J. Lopez (3 goals), with creative support from Andreas Pereira (8 assists), J. Lopez (3 assists), Marlon Freitas (1 assists), and at the back they have appeared very solid. At home, their record of 5 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses points to a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football. Although they are without Paulinho, J. Piquerez, Jefte, Marlon Freitas, that could reduce some of their usual creative supply in attacking areas.

Atletico Paranaense sit 6 with 19 points after 11 league matches. Their overall return of 6 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses with goals at 17:13 reflects good form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by K. Viveros (6 goals), S. Mendoza (4 goals), Julimar (3 goals), with creative support from L. Esquivel (3 assists), G. Benavidez (3 assists), Joao Cruz (2 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. Away from home, the record of 1 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with C. Teran, Chiqueti unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.