Perfect derby at Nubank Parque: Palmeiras dominate Santos at home | OneFootball

Palmeiras heads into this Wednesday’s (26) derby against Santos at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, with a highly favorable record against its rival at Nubank Parque.

Since the stadium was inaugurated, Verdão has faced Santos 18 times at home. The record stands at 13 wins, three draws, and just two losses, along with 28 goals scored and only 13 conceded.

This record represents a 77.8% success rate from the points contested, with Palmeiras having won more than 70% of the derbies against Peixe at the stadium.

Green-and-white dominance

In addition to the impressive number of wins, Palmeiras also holds an advantage in goal difference. There have been 28 goals scored and 13 conceded, for a positive goal difference of 15. The performance reinforces Verdão’s strength against Santos when playing at home. In 18 meetings, Palmeiras has lost only twice, while coming away victorious on 13 occasions.

Palmeiras and Santos face off this Wednesday (26) at 9:30 p.m. at Nubank Parque in the first match of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. The return leg will be played at Vila Belmiro, and the winner of the tie will advance to the semifinals of the competition.

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