Palmeiras eye top spot against São Paulo and protect 1,500-day derby streak | OneFootball

Palmeiras face São Paulo on Saturday in a pivotal Choque-Rei, with the summit in sight and a long unbeaten derby run at stake. According to Nosso Palestra, the derby carries major stakes in the title race.

Kick-off is at 18:30 Brasília time. Palmeiras have not lost to São Paulo in normal time for more than 1,500 days, and Saturday would take the streak to 1,522 days since their last defeat on 13 July 2023 in the Copa do Brasil.

Since that setback, Palmeiras have maintained a positive sequence in the rivalry. The pattern holds in 2026, with no derby losses so far this year.

In 2026, they have contested nine derbies, winning six and drawing three. They enter this meeting aiming to keep that sequence intact.

With the competition entering a decisive phase, every point matters. Flamengo currently lead the league, and a win could return Palmeiras to first place.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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