How Palmeiras go into derby at Neo Química Arena in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Corinthians and Palmeiras face off this Sunday (12), at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship. The clash marks the second derby between the teams this season. In the first meeting of the year, on February 8, in the seventh round of the Paulista Championship, the green-and-white side came out on top with a 1-0 win. The match was played in Itaquera.

Palmeiras come into the derby enjoying a positive moment in the national competition. The team leads the Brasileirão with 25 points from ten matches, with a record of eight wins, one draw, and one loss.

In the Brazilian Championship, the team coached by Abel Ferreira has put together a recent run of good results. In the last six matches, they beat Bahia (2-1), Grêmio (2-1), São Paulo (1-0), Botafogo (2-1), and Mirassol (1-0). The only defeat in this stretch came against Vasco, by 2-1.

In the club’s most recent match, in the Conmebol Libertadores, Palmeiras drew 1-1 with Junior Barranquilla away from home in their group stage opener. The Brazilian side’s goal was scored by Ramón Sosa.

Absences and probable lineup

For the derby, Palmeiras should have Vitor Roque back among the squad list. On the other hand, Jhon Arias is suspended after receiving his third yellow card. In the medical department, Paulinho and Piquerez are still recovering. Full-back Jefté is still doubtful and could be available as an option, depending on his physical condition.

The tendency is for Palmeiras to line up with: Carlos Miguel; Giay, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Arthur; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Maurício, and Allan; Flaco López and Ramón Sosa.

While Palmeiras sit at the top of the Brazilian Championship, Corinthians are trying to bounce back in the competition. The black-and-white team is in 16th place with 10 points and has not won in seven matches in the tournament.

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