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In a clash between two teams from opposite ends of the league table, 18th-placed Gremio will welcome second-placed Palmeiras to Estádio Centenário in the Brazilian Serie A on Thursday. Palmeiras, the reigning champions, trail Flamengo by just one point in the league standings.
The hosts have seen an upturn in form and are unbeaten in their last two league games. They returned to winning ways after six games on Sunday with a 1-0 home triumph over Fluminense. Gustavo Nunes scored the only goal of the match in the 61st minute.
The visitors suffered a shock 3-0 away loss to Fortaleza in their final league match of June and bounced back with a 2-0 win over Corinthians on Monday. It was a close game between the two rivals and Verdão scored twice within four minutes in the second half.
Interestingly, Raphael Veiga, who picked up assists for both goals, was sent off in the 63rd minute and misses this match through a suspension.
Gremio vs Palmeiras Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met 105 times in all competitions since 1936. The visitors have the upper hand in these meetings, leading 46-22 in wins while 37 games have ended in draws.
- The last six meetings between the two teams have produced conclusive results, with five wins for the visitors and just one for the hosts.
- Gremio registered a 1-0 home win in the league last season, keeping their first clean sheet in this fixture since 2016.
- Palmeiras have suffered just one defeat in their last 10 games in all competitions while recording seven wins.
- The hosts have the worst goalscoring record in the league this term, with just eight goals in 11 games.
- Six of the last eight meetings between the two teams have produced under 2.5 goals.
Gremio vs Palmeiras Prediction
Imortal Tricolor returned to winning ways after six games on Sunday and will look to build on that form. Interestingly, they also kept their first clean sheet in seven games in their 1-0 triumph over Fluminense on Sunday. All three of their wins in the league have come at home, though they have also suffered three defeats at home this season.
Dodi will serve a suspension due to yellow card accumulation, but head coach Renato Portaluppi could welcome back Mathías Villasanti, who is back from the Copa America after Paraguay's exit from the group stage.
Verdão have suffered just one loss in their last 10 away games, keeping six clean sheets in that period. They have won three of their last four away games in the Brazilian Serie A, scoring eight goals and will look to continue their form here.
Felipe Anderson has begun training at the club's academy but will only be eligible to play after his registration is completed on July 10. He is expected to make his debut against Botafogo later this month.
Considering the current form of the two teams and the visitors' dominance in the head-to-head record recently, the reigning champions are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Gremio 1-2 Palmeiras
Gremio vs Palmeiras 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: Estêvão Willian to score or assist any time - Yes
