With only five games remaining in the Brasileirao Serie A, Palmeiras, who trail league leaders Flamengo by three points, host relegation contenders Vitoria at Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo on Wednesday, 19 November.
Keep close tabs on our Brasileirao Serie A predictions after viewing our key Palmeiras vs Vitoria tips below.
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Palmeiras vs Vitoria prediction: Verdao to beat Vitoria
Key stats
- Palmeiras have suffered back-to-back losses in the Brazilian top-flight.
- The hosts have scored nine goals in their last five fixtures.
- Vitoria are unbeaten in successive Serie A outings (D1, W1).
- The Rubo-negro are winless in nine of their last 10 away league trips.
Correct score prediction: Palmeiras 2-0 Vitoria
After consecutive stumbles against Mirassol and Santos, championship contenders Palmeiras are in dire need of a victory as the league calendar comes to a close. Abel Ferreira’s men sit three points behind Flamengo, making this a must-win encounter against a side they’ve failed to beat in back-to-back H2Hs.
In contrast, Vitoria are fighting battles of their own at the bottom of the top division table, although they lie just one point from the safety zone.
With both sides in desperate need of points, we expect to witness a fiery encounter at Allianz Parque, but Palmeiras’ home advantage coupled with their individual quality should be enough to inflict defeat on the visitors.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Verdao to emerge victorious
- HOME: 3/10 (1.30) – 76%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- AWAY: 9/1 (10.00) – 10%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Palmeiras are unbeaten in their last 12 competitive home fixtures, winning 10 and drawing just twice in the process. Priced at 3/10 (1.30), suggesting a majority 76% win probability rate, Palmeiras have the bookmakers backing them.
Vitoria have struggled away from home, losing six of their last seven outings, scoring just six times across those games. They are assigned 9/1 (10.00) odds of victory – indicating a 10% probability of victory in Sao Paulo.
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Most recent H2Hs: Can Vitoria make it three straight H2Hs unbeaten?
Vitoria have avoided defeat in back-to-back H2Hs, even winning 2-0 at Palmeiras last season. Apart from that, the hosts have won three of their last five meetings against the side from Salvador.
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Palmeiras preview: Playing catch-up with Flamengo
Palmeiras’ pursuit of all three points against Vitoria will have to do without the likes of four players: Figueiredo, Evangelista, Paulinho & Weverton.
Predicted lineup: Miguel (GK), Cerquiera, Micael, Fuchs, Jefte, Pereiram Veiga, Moreno, Anderson, Mauricio & Lopez
Last five matches:
- Santos 1-0 Palmeiras (Brasileirao Serie A)
- Mirassol 2-1 Palmeiras (Brasileirao Serie A)
- Palmeiras 2-0 Santos (Brasileirao Serie A)
- Juventude 0-2 Palmeiras (Brasileirao Serie A)
- Palmeiras 4-0 LDU Quito (Copa Libertadores)
Vitoria preview: Can they exit the drop zone?
Jair Ventura’s Rubro-negro have a huge injury list to deal with. Some of the missing players are Ruben Ramos, Lucas Arcanjo, Raul Caceres, Jamerson, Fintelman, Edu and Claudinho.
Predicted lineup: Thiago (GK), Marcos, Neris, Halter, Baralhas, Willian, Erick, Ramon, Cantalapiedra, Matheuzinho & Lopez
Last five matches:
- Vitoria 0-0 Botafogo (Brasileirao Serie A)
- Vitoria 1-0 Internacional (Brasileirao Serie A)
- Cruzeiro 3-1 Vitoria (Brasileirao Serie A)
- Vitoria 0-1 Corinthians (Brasileirao Serie A)
- Santos 0-1 Vitoria (Brasileirao Serie A)
Player to watch: Jose Lopez
Although 24-year-old Jose Lopez has failed to find the back of the net consistently since last month, he remains a real threat for Vitoria to take note of. The Argentine forward appeared for just one half in the 1-0 loss to Santos last matchday and will be eager to get back into form, having scored a significant goal in the reverse 2-2 draw in Bahia in August.