Palmeiras vs Athletico Paranaense Match Analysis and Prediction

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First takes on third in Brasileiro Serie A as Palmeiras host Athletico Paranaense at the Allianz Parque in their Matchday 15 fixture on Sunday morning with kickoff at 03:00 EAT.

This will be most fascinating and most-anticipated Brasileiro Serie A clash of the weekend as two sides in the title race clash. Palmeiras are currently leading the league with 29 points from 14 games, three point in the clear and five points above Athletico Paranaense in third on 24 points from 14 games.

They both head into the match in a good form with the host losing just one of their last 22 games across all competitions and are coming off a 3-0 away win over Cerro Porteno in the Copa Libertadores, where they are the reigning champions.

Meanwhile Paranaense have gone unbeaten in their last 12 games across all competitions, and are coming off a four-match winning streak, including the 2-1 home win over Libertad in the Copa Libertadores.

Therefore both will be looking to extend their forms with positive results on Sunday, although Palmeiras will fancy their chances having gone unbeaten against Paranaense in their last 10 encounters in all competitions, picking up seven victories and three draws in the run. Also, they have not fallen to Paranaense in their last four home encounters and the last time they met at Allianz Parque Palmeiras won 2-0 on the day.