Palmeiras aim to keep up winning run against Juventude in Caxias | OneFootball

Palmeiras returns to the field this Sunday (2) to face Juventude at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium, for the 31st round of the Brasileirão. In addition to the importance of the three points in the fight for the top of the table, the match carries a history that is largely favorable to the Verdão.

The team has seven unbeaten matches against Juventude. The last defeat happened 18 years ago, on November 1, 2007, at the old Palestra Itália. On that occasion, the setback had a significant impact on Palmeiras’ season: the result contributed to the team failing to qualify for the following year’s Copa Libertadores and put coach Caio Júnior’s work under scrutiny. At the end of the season, the coach’s contract was not renewed.

Palmeiras’ historical advantage also extends to matches in Caxias do Sul. At Alfredo Jaconi, Palmeiras has not lost since 2006, reinforcing their good run as visitors against the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

In a moment of recovery in the championship, Palmeiras sees the match as a chance to gain confidence and stay at the top of the Brasileirão after a defeat and a draw in the competition.

Probable lineup

Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Piquerez; Aníbal Moreno, Andreas Pereira, Allan, and Felipe Anderson; Vitor Roque and Flaco López.

Abel Ferreira may rest some players in this Sunday’s (2) match, but the decision will be made on the day of the game. Verdão is coming off a long run of decisive matches, and the game against Juventude is expected to be less intense compared to the previous ones.

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