Palmeiras and São Paulo enter the field this Thursday, at 8 pm (Brasilia time), at Allianz Parque, for the return game of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. In the first game, played at Morumbi, São Paulo won 1-0, with that, Tricolor has the advantage of a draw to guarantee classification. To Palmeiras, it remains to win by at least one goal difference to take the decision to penalties. If they win by two or more goals, Verdão advances straight to the quarterfinals.
Abel Ferreira should not count on Rony, who has a thigh injury, so Palmeiras will have changes in attack. One of the possibilities is the entry of Breno Lopes in the role of center forward. But even Gabriel Veron, who was fined 40% of his salary by the Verdão board, has a chance to start playing.
Rogério Ceni will have important reinforcements: Diego Costa, Léo, Gabriel Neves, Rodrigo Nestor and Luciano return to the team after serving suspension in the Brazilian – the first four will probably be holders. There is also the expectation that Nikão can be linked again after two months away.
History of Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo match
298 games in total: 100 wins for Palmeiras, 93 draws and 105 wins for São Paulo
388 goals for Palmeiras and 390 goals for São Paulo
São Paulo 1×0 Palmeiras – Copa do Brasil – 06/23/22
São Paulo 1×2 Palmeiras – Brasileirão – 06/20/22
Palmeiras 4×0 São Paulo – Paulistão – 03/04/22
Recent statistics from Palmeiras and São Paulo in the 2022 season
See the numbers of the teams in the last 10 games:
Palmeiras
. Average of 2.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded
. Clean sheets at 50% and not scored at 30%
. Over 1.5 by 80%; over 2.5 at 60% and under 3.5 at 60%
. Only one team scores in 60% of games
. 50% of goals scored in the last 30 minutes
. Won the first half by 40% and lost by 40%
. 0-1 goals difference by 40%; 2-3 at 40%
. First half with more goals at 40% and second at 40%
São Paulo
. Average of 1.4 goals scored and 0.8 conceded
. Clean sheets at 40% and not scored at 30%
. Over 1.5 by 50% and under 2.5 by 60%
. Both teams score in 50% of games
. 29% of goals scored between minutes 31 and 45
. Won the first half by 60%
. 0-1 goals difference by 80%
. First half with more goals in 40% of games
