Unbeaten Palmeiras: over 80% win rate in Brasileirão since Club World Cup | OneFootball

With a 4-1 thrashing over Fortaleza last Saturday (20), Palmeiras maintained their unbeaten run in the Brasileirão since returning from the Club World Cup. In 11 matches played during this period, the team led by Abel Ferreira has eight wins and three draws, with a success rate of 81.8%.

Among the four Brazilian clubs that participated in the World Cup — Palmeiras, Flamengo, Botafogo, and Fluminense — Verdão is the only one that remains unbeaten since then.

The solid performance is also reflected in the numbers: they scored 24 goals and conceded only 10. According to data from Sofascore, Palmeiras has managed to maintain control of the matches, with an average ball possession of 55.5%.

As a result of the possession dominance, the team has also created a good offensive volume. In this aspect, they created 31 big chances. Another data that stands out is the efficiency in finishing: Palmeiras needs, on average, only seven shots to score a goal.

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Situation in the Brasileirão and Libertadores

With the 4-1 thrashing over Fortaleza, Palmeiras continues to chase the lead in the Brasileirão. The team is currently in second place, with 49 points, just two behind Flamengo, which still has one more game.

In the Libertadores, Palmeiras faces River Plate again, seeking a spot in the semifinals. With a 2-1 victory at the Monumental de Núñez, Verdão needs a simple draw to advance to the next stage. The ball rolls next Wednesday (24), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque. Whoever advances will face the winner of the clash between São Paulo and LDU.

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