Palmeiras target away wins, eyeing Brasileirão top spot | OneFootball

The victory of Palmeiras over Corinthians, 1-0, at Neo Química Arena, which took place last Sunday during the seventh round of the Campeonato Paulista, was only the second win for Verdão as a visitor this season. The team led by coach Abel Ferreira is trying to start its first positive streak in this condition with an eye on the leadership of the Brasileirão.

Palmeiras is the runner-up in the Brazilian Championship with four points earned. In the debut, they drew 2-2 with Atlético-MG at Arena MRV, and then thrashed Vitória 5-1 at Arena Barueri, in the second round. Thus, the team is in second place, with four points, two less than the leader Red Bull Bragantino.

Therefore, Verdão arrives at the third round of the competition with chances to become the leader of the Brasileirão.

What does Palmeiras need to become the leader?

To lead the Brazilian Championship, Palmeiras needs to win their game and hope for a slip from Red Bull Bragantino, who face Corinthians, also on Thursday, at 8 PM (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena. If Massa Bruta draws, Verdão needs to win by two goals difference to surpass the opponent on goal difference.

Palmeiras as a visitor this season

Palmeiras played five games as a visitor this season. Before defeating Corinthians, the alviverde team had only beaten Portuguesa, in the State Championship debut, in January, and therefore had gone three games without a win. There were two defeats (Novorizontino and Botafogo-SP), both in the Paulista, and a draw (Atlético-MG), in the Brazilian Championship.

Upcoming matches for Palmeiras

Match: Internacional vs. Palmeiras Competition: Brazilian Championship (3rd round) Date and time: February 12, 2026 (Thursday), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre (RS)

Match: Palmeiras vs. Guarani Competition: Campeonato Paulista (8th round) Date and time: February 15, 2026 (Sunday), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Arena Barueri, in Barueri (SP)

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