Palmeiras (home)
- Palmeiras are the runaway Serie A 2026 leaders after 11 games, picking up 26 points so far.
- They have a chance to extend their lead on Sunday when they host CA Paranaense PR, who occupy 6th place with 19 points.
- Unbeaten in 5 matches (W3, D2).
- Perfect at home in Serie A 2026 (W5).
Athletico Paranaense (away)
- Athletico Paranaense have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
- This game looks like a must win for the visitors.
Head-to-Head
In the last four head-to-heads, Palmeiras have won twice, Athletico Paranaense once, with one draw.
Key Players
- Jhon Arias has scored two of Palmeiras’ last five goals and looks a good pick to get on the scoresheet.
- Kevin Viveros has scored three of Athletico's last seven and is their danger man.
- Ferreira usually lines Palmeiras up in a 4-2-3-1 that can push forward and dominate possession.
- Odair Hellmann’s Athletico set up in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 and play a direct, wide and high-tempo game.
Betting Insights
- Back a home win and both teams to score as the preferred market.
- Home victory is priced at 1.6 and BTTS at 1.94.
- Palmeiras average 2.40 goals per match at home and concede 0.80 at home.
- Athletico concede 1.80 goals per match on their travels, having conceded 9 away goals so far.
Prediction
- Expect Palmeiras to edge an open game with a predicted score of Palmeiras 2-1 Athletico Paranaense.
- Jhon Arias is the pick to get on the scoresheet.
