Palmeiras v Atlético Mineiro: leaders' title charge meets visitors' mid-table push | OneFootball

Palmeiras host Atlético Mineiro in the Brasileirão on Sunday, 26 July 2026 in São Paulo, with the leaders looking to consolidate top spot and the visitors aiming to climb from 13th.

Palmeiras have set the pace with 44 points from 19 games, while Atlético Mineiro sit on 25. The sides drew 2-2 in January, underlining how tight this fixture can be.

Verdão arrive with momentum after four wins in their last five across competitions, including a 3-0 triumph at Flamengo and a 3-1 victory at Coritiba. Galo have three wins in five of their own, boosted by an away win at Vasco da Gama and progress in continental action.

Porco are without Felipe Anderson (injured), Ramón Sosa (suspended), and defenders Khellven and Alexander Barboza (both suspended), plus Agustín Giay and Jefté (both injured). Atlético-MG list midfielders Patrick and Hendel Índio as injured.

Palmeiras' balance has told all season, with 33 goals scored and only 14 conceded in 19 league matches alongside seven clean sheets. Andreas Pereira leads the league for assists with nine, and José Manuel Lopez has six league goals, giving Verdão clear routes to goal. Galo have scored 23 and conceded 24, with Bernard among their leading creators on three assists, and could look to make the most of moments in transition.

A win for Verdão would lift them to 47 points and could tighten their grip on first place in the title race. Victory for Galo would take them to 28 points, offering a chance to climb the standings and move closer to the Sudamericana spots.