The first Brazilian football derby of the 2023 season will take place in a little while. Palmeiras and São Paulo enter the field this Saturday, at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque, in a game valid for the third round of the Paulista Championship.
Abel Ferreira’s team arrives after a tough victory away from home, against Botafogo, and due to the wear and tear of the match, it is possible that the coach will make changes. One is likely Jailson, as he is returning from knee surgery and for having played as a starter in the first two matches of the year, being able to give his place to Gabriel Menino, who is also disputing Danilo’s vacancy, sold. Atuesta runs outside.
Palm trees analysis
The home team comes to this 3rd round in the 3rd place, without any points won, after a win and a draw. In the debut, they tied at home to São Bento by (0‑0). In the 2nd round, they won away to Botafogo SP by (0‑1). In the last 10 home games Palmeiras has six wins and four draws. Their attack has scored regularly, having scored goals in seven of the last 10 games. In 15 games, he managed to turn the score around in three of the five games in which he conceded the first goal.
On the tricolor side, the most likely change in the São Paulo team for the classic is the return of Arboleda, who was spared from the game against Ferroviária. He should form the central defense duo with Ferraresi. Up front, after debuting with a goal, David should be kept alongside Calleri and Wellington Rato.
São Paulo Analysis
The visiting team arrives in this 3rd round in 12th place, with one point conquered, after a victory and a draw. In the debut, they tied at home to Ituano by (0‑0). In the 2nd round, they won away to Ferroviária by (1‑2). In the last 10 games as a visitor, São Paulo won five, drew two and lost three. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, having conceded goals in seven of the last 10 games, but their attack has scored regularly, having scored goals in eight of the last 10 games.
