"Stone in the shoe": Palmeiras look to end awkward drought against Vitória | OneFootball

After losing 1-0 to Botafogo-SP last Sunday, Palmeiras returns to the field this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) to face Vitória at Arena Barueri, for the second round of the Brazilian Championship.

In the Brasileirão, Verdão comes to the match after a 2-2 draw with Atlético-MG away from home, a result that left the team in 11th place at the start of the competition.

Despite carrying a natural favoritism due to investment and home advantage, the duel brings an unpleasant history for the Alviverde. Vitória has been a real “thorn in the side” for Palmeiras in recent encounters.

Uncomfortable Drought

The recent record against the Bahia team is completely atypical for the standards of Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras. In the last three meetings, Verdão did not win.

The last Palmeiras victory over Vitória happened almost two years ago. It was a 1-0 win at Barradão on 04/14/2024, in the first round of the 2024 Brasileirão. Richard Ríos scored the only goal of the match.

Home Record

The history as a host makes this scenario even more uncomfortable. The last time Palmeiras beat Vitória at home was over seven years ago: a 3-2 win on 12/02/2018. On that occasion, the match was marked by the delivery of the Brazilian Championship trophy for that year. Since then, there have been few duels, but no Palmeiras triumph in front of their fans.

Next Palmeiras Match

Match: Palmeiras vs. Vitória Competition: Brazilian Championship (2nd round) Date and Time: February 4, 2026 (Wednesday), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri (SP)

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