Palmeiras

vs

Chapecoense SC

Preview

Palmeiras

• Palmeiras should have too much quality for Chapecoense SC when the Serie A 2026 leaders host the bottom club on Sunday.
• Abel Ferreira’s side picked up a 3-0 win at Flamengo RJ following their disappointing home defeat to Cerro Porteno in the Copa Libertadores last time out.
• Their home form has been much better, with six wins and two draws from eight in Serie A 2026, suggesting there’s a good chance they can rack up a few goals in this one.
• Ferreira’s high-pressing, high-tempo side averages 1.88 goals scored per home game in the league and concedes 0.75.

Chapecoense SC

• The visitors are bottom of the Serie A 2026 standings with nine points from their first 16 games and look unlikely to pull themselves out of trouble.
• They are on a two-game losing streak after going down 2-1 at Cruzeiro MG and losing 3-2 to Remo PA at home in their last two Serie A 2026 fixtures.
• Chape are without a win from their last seven away games in the competition, which is not a good sign for this trip.
• Chapecoense SC are likely to try to stay compact, defending deep and hitting on the counter or from set pieces.

Chapecoense SC

• Yannick Bolasie has been the one shining light in the ranks, scoring two goals in their last five games.
• Bruno Pacheco, who has three assists in Chape’s last five games, is also proving useful in the build-up.

Betting Insights

• It could well be a high-scoring game with Over 2.5 goals at 1.65.
• Both teams to score is currently at 2.22.
• The odds for a Palmeiras win are 1.23.

Prediction

• We’re going to back the hosts to come through with a victory in a match that should deliver goals at both ends.
• Palmeiras have been the dominant force in Brazil since Abel Ferreira took over the team in November 2020.