Athletico PR will take on Palmeiras on Sunday, 1 September in a big match in the Brazilian Serie A.
The hosts are currently stuck in mid-table but will be keen to ensure they don't drop any lower to a) avoid a potential relegation battle and b) avoid missing out on playing in the Copa Sudamericana.
Palmeiras, meanwhile, will be more desperate for the win on Sunday. The champions are still very much in the hunt for the title but currently trail the leaders by four points. Any more dropped points here could be fatal.
As part of our latest round of Brazilian Serie A betting tips, here is our Athletico PR vs Palmeiras prediction.
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Athletico PR vs Palmeiras prediction: The visitors to get the win
Key stats
- Palmeiras have lost just one of their last seven matches in all competitions.
- Athletico PR have lost three of their last four matches in all competitions.
- A minimum of three goals have been scored in six of Atletico PR's last seven matches.
Correct score prediction: Athletico PR 1-2 Palmeiras
Athletico PR have been having a rough time of it of late, losing their last three domestic matches across the league and cup. All three of those defeats came via a 2-1 scoreline and they haven't won a match in the league since the end of July. Palmeiras need the points and they should have enough quality to capitalise on this fragility.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The visitors are the favourites
- Home: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- Draw: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- Away: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
The champions have gone into most matches as favourites this season and that is no different on Sunday. Ladbrokes have priced a Palmeiras victory at 13/10 while a win for Athletico PR has been priced at 7/4. The draw, which would be a better result for the home team, has been priced at 21/10.
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Most recent H2Hs: A mixed bag
Both clubs have enjoyed success over the other in recent times with Athletico PR picking up three wins in their last seven matches against Palmeiras and Palmeiras picking up two. A draw shouldn't be ruled out on Sunday as two of the last five fixtures between these two clubs have ended level.
Brazil Serie A 12/05/24
Palmeiras
Athletico Paranaense
Brazil Serie A 05/11/23
Palmeiras
Athletico Paranaense
Brazil Serie A 02/07/23
Athletico Paranaense
Palmeiras
Brazil Serie A 26/10/22
Athletico Paranaense
Palmeiras
Copa Libertadores 07/09/22
Palmeiras
Athletico Paranaense
Athletico PR preview: Desperate for form
Athletico PR haven't won a league match in over a month now, a run of form that has derailed their hopes of securing a place in next season's Copa Libertadores. Despite their poor league form, they are still alive in the Copa Sudamericana and if they can get back on track, a good season is still on the cards.
Predicted lineup: Linck (GK), Carvalho, Rocha, Heleno, Esquivel, Zapelli, Gabriel, Cardoso, Canobbio, Mastriani & Cuello
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
L
Palmeiras
2
Athletico Paranaense
0
Copa do Brasil 29/08/24
L
Vasco da Gama
2
Athletico Paranaense
1
Brazil Serie A 27/08/24
L
Vasco da Gama
2
Athletico Paranaense
1
Copa Sudamericana 22/08/24
W
Belgrano
0
Athletico Paranaense
2
Brazil Serie A 18/08/24
L
EC Juventude
2
Athletico Paranaense
1
Palmeiras preview: Chasing a 3peat
Palmeiras have won the last two league titles on offer in Brazil and they are chasing history this season as they look to win three-in-a-row for the first time in their history. They are close but need a brilliant run of form to end the season to get over the line.
Predicted lineup: Weverton (GK), Rocha, Gomez, Cerqueira, Paulista, Moreno, Rios, Estevao, Veiga, Anderson & Lopez.
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
W
Atletico GO
1
Cruzeiro
3
Brazil Serie A 28/08/24
D
Internacional
0
Cruzeiro
0
Brazil Serie A 25/08/24
L
Internacional
1
Cruzeiro
0
Copa Sudamericana 23/08/24
W
Boca Juniors
1
Cruzeiro
2
Brazil Serie A 19/08/24
D
Vitoria
2
Cruzeiro
2
Player to watch: Flaco Lopez
Flaco Lopez is the main for Palmeiras in terms of goalscoring and he will who they turn to on Sunday night to get them over the line in this tricky away fixture. The Argentinian has scored 19 goals in all competitions this season, proving that he is now fully adapted to the league following a tricky debut season in 2023.
Lopez has already smashed last season's goal tally out of the park but with plenty of games still to play in 2024, he will have his eyes set on hitting the 30-goal marker. First things first, he needs to get past 20 and he could quite easily do that on Sunday night.
