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Palmeiras entertain Vitoria at Allianz Parque in the Brazilian Serie A on Saturday (July 27). The hosts are in third place with 36 points from 19 games, while Vitoria are third from bottom, with 15 points from 19 outings.
Palmeiras suffered their second defeat in three league games as they fell to a 1-0 loss at Fluminense on Wednesday. It was their fifth loss of the campaign and third away from home.
Meanwhile, Vitoria have seen a drop in form recently, suffering four consecutive losses. In their previous outing, they fell to a 2-1 home loss to Flamengo. Everaldo scored his first goal of the season in the 75th minute, but it only turned out to be a consolation strike.
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Palmeiras vs Vitoria Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 44 times across ompetitions, with Palmeiras leading 26-8.
- Palmeiras are on a three-game winning streak against Vitoria and registered a 1-0 away win in the reverse fixture, their first league meeting since the 2018 season.
- Vitoria have had four wins in their last 11 league games, losing seven.
- Palmeiras are unbeaten in nine home games across competitions, winning seven on the trot.
- Vitoria have one win on their travels and have had four losses in their last five away league games.
- Vitoria have the worst defensive record this season, conceding 32 goals in 19 games, with 16 coming away from home.
Palmeiras vs Vitoria Prediction
Palmeiras have lost two of their last three league games while failing to find the back of the net, but both losses came on the road. They have won their last seven home game and are unbeaten at home this century against Vitoria.
The visitors, meanwhile, have suffered four consecutive losses, failing to score twice. They have scored just twice and conceded eight goals in these outings.
Considering the home advantage for the defending champions and better record in this fixture, Palmeiras should eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Palmeiras 2-1 Vitoria
Palmeiras vs Vitoria Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Palmeiras to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Willian Estevao to score or assist any time - Yes
