Palmeiras face 19th-placed side in Brasileirão, see rivals' clashes | OneFootball

Palmeiras take the field this Sunday (10) against Remo in Belém, in the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship, in a different situation from the other direct contenders at the top of the table.

Among the top four teams, Verdão will face the lower-ranked opponent.

Leaders of the Brasileirão with 33 points, Palmeiras are coming off a 1-1 draw with Santos at Allianz Parque. The Palmeiras goal was scored by Flaco López.

Remo, meanwhile, sit in 19th place with 11 points, but head into the match on a high after coming from behind to beat Botafogo 2-1 at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Rivals have more evenly matched fixtures

Second-placed Flamengo, with 27 points, face a tough away match against Grêmio, who are currently 14th.

Fluminense, in third place with 26 points, take on Vitória, who are ninth in the table.

São Paulo, in fourth place with 24 points, will play a derby against Corinthians, who are also in the relegation zone in 17th place.

Among the G-4 teams, only Fluminense play before Palmeiras, taking the field on Saturday (9). Flamengo and São Paulo play on Sunday night, after Verdão’s match in Belém.

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