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Expected score: Atletico Paranaense 1-2 Palmeiras
Atletico Paranaense host Palmeiras at Arena da Baixada in a Serie A clash that pits the third-placed hosts against the second-placed visitors. With 30 games played, both sides are deep into the campaign and fighting for supremacy. Palmeiras arrive as the stronger force on paper, but Atletico Paranaense's home record gives them genuine hope of a result.
Team form
Atletico Paranaense
Atletico Paranaense have won three of their last five, including back-to-back victories over Botafogo (4-1) and Coritiba (2-0) at home. However, they stumbled badly on the road, losing 1-2 to Atletico-MG and 0-3 to Bahia. Over their last five matches, they have scored 1.8 per game and conceded 1.4. For the season, they average 1.63 goals scored and 1.17 conceded across 30 games, sitting on 53 points with a 15-8-7 record.
Palmeiras
Palmeiras are in imperious form, winning all five of their most recent matches. They beat Bahia 2-1, Gremio 2-1, Sao Paulo 1-0, Botafogo 2-1, and Mirassol 1-0. Over that run they have scored 1.6 per game while conceding just 0.6—a defensive masterclass. Across the full season, they average 1.73 goals scored and 0.73 conceded, underpinning their league-leading 63 points from an 18-9-3 record.
Head-to-head
The recent head-to-head record is mixed. Palmeiras won away 1-3 in 2018 and 1-0 in 2016, but Atletico Paranaense claimed a 3-0 home victory in 2017. Two meetings have ended level: 1-1 in 2019 and 3-3 in 2015. Neither side can claim dominance in this fixture.
Key factors
Palmeiras' defensive record stands out—they have conceded just 22 goals in 30 games compared to Atletico Paranaense's 35. Palmeiras' recent form is relentless, while Atletico Paranaense have shown vulnerability away from home. However, Atletico Paranaense's 3-4-2-1 formation at home offers attacking width and creativity, and they have been dangerous on their own ground. The bookmakers rate this as competitive, with Palmeiras a slight edge but no outcome dominant.
Prediction
Palmeiras' consistency and superior defensive record make them the slight edge in this contest. They have won five straight and concede far fewer than Atletico Paranaense. The visitors' ability to control games and their clinical finishing in recent weeks suggest they will create the clearer chances. Atletico Paranaense will pose a threat at home and may well score, but Palmeiras' discipline and experience should see them through. The match looks fairly open, with both teams capable of finding the net.
Palmeiras to win. They are the in-form side with the superior defensive record and should edge this tight affair. Expect a competitive game where both teams score, but the visitors' recent form and solidity give them the edge.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 64 | |
| 2 | 30 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 63 | |
| 3 | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 53 | |
| 4 | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 51 | |
| 5 | 30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 49 | |
| 6 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 48 | |
| 7 | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 47 | |
| 8 | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 42 | |
| 9 | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 40 | |
| 10 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 39 | |
| 11 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 39 | |
| 12 | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 36 | |
| 13 | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 36 | |
| 14 | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 35 | |
| 15 | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 33 | |
| 16 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 32 | |
| 17 | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 32 | |
| 18 | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 31 | |
| 19 | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 25 | |
| 20 | 29 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 18 |
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