Unlike Cruzeiro, Palmeiras struggle against G-6 sides, see the comparison | OneFootball

Cruzeiro faces league leader Palmeiras this Sunday at 8:30 PM at Allianz Parque, for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. The celestial team comes into the match unbeaten against the top six teams, a feat that highlights their strong performance in games against the best teams in the league.

While Leonardo Jardim’s squad will have a free week to prepare, Palmeiras will travel to Quito, Ecuador, to face LDU in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday at 9:30 PM.

Throughout the competition, Cruzeiro has recorded impressive results against G-6 opponents. In the first half of the season, they beat Palmeiras (2-1) and Botafogo (2-0), as well as overcoming Flamengo (2-1), Mirassol (2-1), and Bahia (3-0 and 2-1). In the second half, they drew with Mirassol (1-1) and Flamengo (0-0) while playing away from home, remaining unbeaten in these direct encounters.

In contrast, Palmeiras has struggled in matches against their main rivals. So far, the Alviverde has managed only one win, with two draws and five losses against G-6 teams, a success rate of 20.8%.

The only victory came in the 20th round, against Botafogo, with a 1-0 scoreline. At home, they have not managed to win, recording two draws and two losses, with only one goal scored and four conceded.

In the first half of the 2025 Brazilian Championship, Cruzeiro got the better of Palmeiras in Belo Horizonte, in the 11th round. The match ended with a 2-1 victory for Cruzeiro, with Kaio Jorge scoring both goals for the home team and Allan pulling one back for the visitors.

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