Paulista table piles pressure on Palmeiras before Corinthians derby | OneFootball

Palmeiras will have an important match in the Paulista Championship this Sunday: they face Corinthians in the seventh round of the first stage, at Neo Química Arena. The match could become even more tense for Verdão depending on the result of their rival against Capivariano, a duel that closes the sixth round of the State Championship.

Last weekend, Timão took the field for the Supercopa do Brasil and defeated Flamengo in the final, claiming the national title. After lifting the trophy, the black-and-white team fulfills its pending commitment in the Paulistão this Thursday, at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), again at Neo Química Arena.

Palmeiras could be overtaken in the standings

Palmeiras currently holds second place in the Paulista Championship, with 12 points, one less than leaders Novorizontino. Corinthians, on the other hand, have eight points and are in seventh place. Thus, they come into the Derby with a chance to overtake their rivals in the standings.

Timão still has one match before facing Palmeiras again: against Capivariano. To move ahead of Verdão, Corinthians need to win both matches.

If they beat Capivariano, they will reach 11 points and enter the Derby just one behind Palmeiras. Thus, a win in the head-to-head would take the black-and-white team to 14 points, surpassing their rivals in the standings. For this reason, Verdão will also be rooting against Corinthians in Thursday’s match.

If Timão stumble, with a draw or loss against Capivariano, Palmeiras will remain ahead regardless of the result of the classic, even if they lose at Neo Química Arena.

Next match for Corinthians

Next match for Palmeiras

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