Palmeiras seek first win over Vitória since 2024 in round two | OneFootball

Palmeiras takes the field this Wednesday (4th), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), to face Vitória in the second round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, carrying more than just the responsibility of earning points. The match rekindles a recent discomfort: Verdão has not beaten this opponent since the beginning of 2024.

In the last two encounters with Vitória as the home team, Palmeiras left the field without a win. These results had a direct impact on the final stretch of last season’s Brasileirão and ended up being decisive in the failure to win the national title, increasing the sense of a missed opportunity.

In 2025, the script repeated itself. In the first round, away from home, Palmeiras drew 2-2. Then, in the match at their own stadium, the score was 0-0, precisely in a scenario where victory was crucial to stay in the title race. The string of draws has turned Vitória into a tough opponent at decisive moments.

The recent history echoes a statement by president Leila Pereira, which gained attention when she demanded results against the club from Bahia:

Her statement, however, contrasted with the performance of the youth teams. Verdão’s Under-20 team performed below expectations in their last match, against Botafogo, reinforcing criticism about their performance in important games — an area of concern that also surrounds the main squad.

In their Brasileirão debut, Palmeiras drew 2-2 with Atlético-MG at Arena MRV. The goals for the green-and-white were scored by Vitor Roque and Flaco López, in a match marked by good offensive moments, but also by defensive errors that prevented an away win.

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