Renato Gaúcho begins fifth Grêmio spell as Palmeiras’ away form and efficiency dip | OneFootball

Sunday marks Renato Gaúcho’s debut in his fifth spell in charge of Grêmio, with the Brasileirão clash arriving amid pressure.

According to Globo.com, Grêmio are 16th after three consecutive league defeats and their current statistical chance of staying in Série A stands at 35%.

Their home form was strong in the first half of the campaign, the sixth best with five wins, two draws and two defeats for 63%. In the second half it is 58%, built on two wins, one draw and one defeat.

Palmeiras were the best travellers in the first half, posting six wins, three draws and one defeat, a 70% return. In the second half their away results rank seventh, one win, two draws and one defeat for 42%.

Efficiency has dropped as well, with the side scoring once every 9.5 attempts in the second half, a 40% fall from the first half rate of one goal every 6.8 attempts, despite taking 32% more shots.

Source: Globo.com

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