After the Campeonato Brasileiro campaign, Palmeiras continue their impressive start to the campaign against rock bottom Gremio. The match schedules for Wednesday at the Allianz Praque, with kickoff at 1 am.
The hosts currently sit third in the Brazilian top flight after three successive wins, whereas Gremio experienced a hard start to the season with only two points so far.
Palmeiras started their campaign on a high note after a 1-0 win over Sport Recife to move to five wins in their last six league games. It is a fascinating team performance with a total of 12 goals in the process.
Furthermore, the Estadio Ilha do Retiro came alive as Gustavo Scarpa notched up a goal in the 38th minute to seal an important win to climb up to third. The side remains four points clear of Atletico Mineiro in the fourth spot. In addition, the side are two points behind league leaders Bragantino.
The momentum continues building up this year, especially after they triumphed in the delayed Copa Libertadores final against Santos at the Maracana. In addition, the side comes off lifting the fourth Copa do Brasil trophy only two months later after a 3-0 win over Gremio.
The cup win marked the last time the two sides clashed. Gremio experienced mixed fortunes as they followed with a last term sixth-placed spot in the final table with a winless start to the campaign.
Palmeiras vs Gremio Head to Head
Both sides have 36 games against each other, with Palmeiras taking 14 wins while Gremio with nine wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Sport Recife 0-1 Palmeiras
- Internacional 1-2 Palmeiras
- Palmerias 3-2 Bahia
- Red Bull Braganinto 3-1 Palmeiras
- Palmeiras 2-1 Atletico Mineiro
Away
- Gremio 0-1 Atletico Goianiense
- Juventude 2-0 Gremio
- Gremio 0-0 Fortaleza
- Gremio 2-2 Santos
- Sport Recife 1-0 Gremio
Palmeiras Team News
Deyverson sets to operate as a lone striker this weekend, with former attacker Luiz Adriano suffering from a swelled knee. Moreover, another injury concern for the side includes Gabriel Veron, who picks up a thigh problem. However, a major boost for this campaign includes Benjamin Kuscevic returning from a suspension.
Gremio Team News
There is a list of absentees ahead of this clash, including Maicon, Leo Gomes and Elias Manoel. Furthermore, other benches outfits that could feature in the starting lineup are Leo Chu and Alisson.
Prediction and Odds
All Odd seem to weigh against their opponents with home advantage and continuing form.
- Palmeiras Win
- Correct Score: 2-0
- Goals Under 3.5
