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Palmeiras have a 47% win rate in their last seven matches

Flamengo take the field next Saturday (23) to face Palmeiras at home, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. With an eye on the top spot in the Brasileirão, the Rubro-Negro side will try to take advantage of the current instability of the São Paulo club.

That is because, in their last seven matches, Palmeiras have only two wins. In that span, they drew four times and lost once. In other words, the team coached by Abel Ferreira has a 47% win rate this season.

Palmeiras drew one match and lost another to Cerro Porteño (PAR) in the Copa Libertadores. The two wins came against Sporting Cristal (PER) and Jacuipense in the Copa do Brasil. Finally, they also drew with Santos, Remo and Cruzeiro, all in the Brazilian Championship.

WHAT IS PALMEIRAS’ SITUATION?

As a result, Palmeiras have seen their big lead over Flamengo in the Brazilian Championship melt away. At the moment, the gap is only four points. However, Abel Ferreira’s side have played one more match.

On the other hand, Palmeiras are also in a difficult situation in the Copa Libertadores. The São Paulo club are currently in second place with eight points, behind Cerro Porteño. Sporting Cristal, third in Group F, have six. Finally, Palmeiras need to beat Junior Barranquilla (COL) in the last round.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS PALMEIRAS?

Flamengo face Palmeiras next Saturday (23) at 9:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. Therefore, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information.

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