Palmeiras have the hardest defence to breach in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Palmeiras has been showing strong defensive form at the start of 2026. Already crowned Paulista Championship winners and leading the Brazilian Championship, the team has been posting good results, largely thanks to its defensive efficiency.

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At this point in the season, Palmeiras leads among Série A teams in the number of shots faced per goal conceded. On average, Verdão concedes just one goal every 14.5 shots.

The figure reflects the team’s strong defensive display in 2026, having allowed only 17 goals in 20 matches this season, an average of 0.85 per game. In addition, Palmeiras has also kept a clean sheet on eight occasions.

Under Abel Ferreira, Verdão has also managed to maintain its level even in the most competitive matches. In clashes against teams from the top division of the Brazilian Championship, Palmeiras has played 13 matches this year and conceded only 10 goals.

Palmeiras' schedule during the FIFA international break

Palmeiras had three days off before returning to activities. The team last took the field last Saturday, when it beat São Paulo 1-0 at Morumbis in the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship.

Situation in the Brasileirão

With three straight wins, Palmeiras is the outright leader of the Brazilian Championship with 19 points. Now, Verdão is looking for a win over Grêmio and will be hoping Fluminense and São Paulo drop points to extend its lead at the top of the standings.

Next match

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