How Corinthians could help Palmeiras stay top of the Brasileiro | OneFootball

The Palmeiras will only take the field again on Saturday, for the quarter-finals of the Campeonato Paulista. However, even without a midweek match, they remain attentive to the postponed game of the second round of the Campeonato Brasileiro between Athletico-PR and Corinthians, as the result could change their position in the national tournament standings.

Currently, the team led by coach Abel Ferreira is the leader of the Brasileirão, with seven points earned. They have two wins and one draw. Athletico, on the other hand, has six points from two games and is in fifth place. Thus, with a 100% success rate, if they beat Timão, they will take the Alviverde off the top of the table.

A victory over Corinthians would bring Athletico-PR to nine points and, therefore, they would have two more than Verdão. Thus, Palmeiras needs to hope for a slip-up from the Paraná team. A draw is enough to keep the Alviverde team at the top.

A draw would leave Athletico with seven points, tied with Palmeiras. However, the São Paulo team would remain ahead due to goal difference. Finally, a victory for Corinthians would eliminate any concern for Palmeiras about the leadership, as Timão can only reach a maximum of six points in this round.

Athletico-PR and Corinthians are playing in the second round of the Brasileirão. The match between the teams was postponed due to Timão's participation in the Supercopa do Brasil, held on February 1st against Flamengo. Dorival Júnior's team won 2-1 and took the trophy home.

Palmeiras' Situation in the Season

Besides leading the Brasileirão, Palmeiras is in the quarter-finals of the Campeonato Paulista. The team advanced to the knockout stage in second place, with 16 points. They had five wins, two losses, and one draw.

Upcoming Matches for Palmeiras

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