Verdict: Palmeiras win

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Looking to widen their buffer at the top of the Serie A table late on Wednesday night, Palmeiras will welcome local rivals Bragantino to the Allianz Parque.

Palmeiras

Starting with the hosts, while Palmeiras might have signed off September with a 1-0 loss away at Bahia, that downbeat display was nothing more than a minor blip for the Brazilian giants. Last seen putting in a rampant performance as they cruised their way to a 4-1 romp at home against Juventude, the Big Green have skyrocketed their way to the top of the Serie A table. Getting October underway with a routine 3-0 victory against Vasco, Abel Ferreira’s side have won all of their previous three domestic showdowns by an aggregate score of 10-3. Likewise, the top-flight leaders have won seven of their last eight matchups across all competitions – a purple patch that stems back to a 1-1 stalemate against Corinthians on August 31st.

Palmeiras Team News

Missing out against Juventude last weekend after serving a one-match domestic suspension, Emiliano Martinez will return to Ferreira’s squad here. However, still dealing with a recent hamstring injury, former Bragantino midfielder Lucas Evangelista will miss out on Wednesday night.

Finding the net on what was his first Serie A start of the season last week, Bruno Rodrigues should keep his spot leading the line. Completing a permanent switch from Premier League outfit Fulham earlier in the year, Andres Pereira will start in the middle of the park.

Bragantino

As for the visitors, claiming what was an essential boost last time out as they clinched a 1-0 victory at home against Gremio, Bragantino will be desperate to use that performance as a platform to build on. However, watching their top-six dreams take a major blow after a bright start to proceedings, Fernando Seabra’s men have continued to show a string of inconstancies. Despite drawing a line under their five-match winless run last week, Braga have also won just a pair of their previous 16 straight matchups across all fronts – a rut that stems all the way back to July 13th. Likewise, facing what is a heavyweight challenge here, Seabra’s squad have also failed to win any of their last eight showdowns on the road (seven defeats, one draw).

Bragantino Team News

Picking up what was a costly booking against Gremio last week, former Sao Paulo defender Nathan Mendes will miss out through suspension here. However, serving his own respective one-match ban last time out, ex-Corinthians star Gabriel will return to Seabra’s travelling squad.

Not featuring over the past six weeks, Brazilian youngster Davi Gomes remains on the sidelines with a hamstring issue. Bagging a last-gasp winner against Gremio and now notching four goals in his previous six outings, former Palmeiras striker Jhon Jhon will play a leading role in attack.

Palmeiras vs Bragantino Key Factors to Consider

• When Palmeiras and Bragantino last met on May 18th, Wednesday’s hosts collected a 2-1 victory on the road.
• Ferreira’s side have won all of their previous three domestic showdowns by an aggregate score of 10-3.
• The Verdao have won seven of their last eight matchups across all competitions – a purple patch that stems back to a 1-1 stalemate against Corinthians on August 31st.
• Bragantino have won just a pair of their previous 16 straight matchups across all fronts – a rut that stems all the way back to July 13th.
• Wednesday’s guests have also failed to win any of their last eight showdowns outside of Sao Paulo (seven defeats, one draw).

Conclusion

Last seen putting in a dominant display as they cruised their way to a 4-1 romp at home against Juventude, Palmeiras are in the midst of what has become a real purple patch. Simply looking to widen their buffer at the top of the Serie A standings late on Wednesday night, the Big Green should be smelling another golden opportunity here. Along with winning their previous three straight domestic matchups by an aggregate score of 10-3, they have also won seven of their last eight showdowns across all fronts.

Verdict: Palmeiras win

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet