Palmeiras thrash opponents in a third of home wins under Abel Ferreira | OneFootball

Palmeiras faces a tough mission to reach the final of the Copa Libertadores. They need to beat LDU by at least three goals to take the decision to penalties, and by four or more to advance directly next Thursday (30th), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

This task is unprecedented in knockout stages since Abel Ferreira arrived five years ago. But it’s actually more common than it seems with the coach at Allianz Parque. The Portuguese coaching staff has led Verdão at the stadium in 169 matches – Abel (155), João Martins (12), and Vitor Castanheira (2) – and won on 112 occasions.

Out of all the victories at Palmeiras’ home, 37 of them were by three or more goals, exactly what the team needs to stay in contention in the continental competition. This accounts for 33% of the total, and the recent track record is encouraging.

Before the goalless draw against Cruzeiro last Sunday (26th), there were seven consecutive victories, six of them in the Brasileirão by at least three goals: Sport and Vasco (3–0), Internacional, Fortaleza, and Juventude (4–1), and Red Bull Bragantino (5–1). Also included is the 3–1 result against River Plate in the return leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.

Palmeiras’ overall record at Allianz Parque is 338 matches and 222 wins, with 65 of those (29.2%) by scorelines that would at least guarantee penalties on Thursday (30th).

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