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Copa do Brasil: Palmeiras vs Corinthians
Kickoff Time: 2025-08-07 08:30 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/JEAN CARNIEL
Palmeiras drew 2-2 with Vitoria in their last league match away from home, and has only managed one draw and one loss in their last two matches, showing a slight decline in form. In the first leg of the Copa do Brasil, Palmeiras lost 0-1 to Corinthians on the road. Facing a 1-goal deficit, they will need to fight hard for a win in the second leg. Fortunately, Palmeiras has a strong record at home, winning seven out of their last 10 home games, with one draw and two losses. Returning home, Palmeiras may be set for a strong comeback. Their playing style is based on high pressing, where they will constantly roam in the opponent’s half, using aggressive movement and high-intensity pressing to create quick counterattacks.
Corinthians drew 1-1 with Fortaleza at home in their last league match, and have managed one win and three draws in their last four matches. Most importantly, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil, Corinthians defeated Palmeiras 1-0 at home, taking an early advantage. However, Corinthians is a typical “home-strong, away-weak” team. While they perform reasonably well at home, their away performances have been poor. In their last five away matches, Corinthians has only managed one win, two draws, and two losses, scoring three goals and conceding five. Their away performance clearly lags behind their home form. Additionally, in their last 10 matches away to Palmeiras, Corinthians has only won once, drawn three times, and lost six times. It seems very difficult for them to keep a clean sheet on the road this time.
There’s no doubt that Palmeiras has a clear overall advantage over Corinthians. Although Palmeiras’ recent form has slightly declined, they are expected to perform better when returning home. Considering the difference in both teams’ home and away performances, the strong home side Palmeiras is likely to take the lead.
Palmeiras’ Last 5 Games: DLWWW
25-08-04 Vitoria 2-2 Palmeiras
25-07-31 Corinthians 1-0 Palmeiras
25-07-27 Palmeiras 1-0 Gremio
25-07-24 Fluminense 1-2 Palmeiras
25-07-21 Palmeiras 3-2 Atletico MG
Corinthians’ Last 5 Games: DWDDL
25-08-04 Corinthians 1-1 Fortaleza
25-07-31 Corinthians 1-0 Palmeiras
25-07-27 Botafogo FR 1-1 Corinthians
25-07-24 Corinthians 0-0 Cruzeiro
25-07-20 Sao Paulo 2-0 Corinthians
Head-To-Head Record
25-07-31 Corinthians 1-0 Palmeiras
25-04-13 Palmeiras 2-0 Corinthians
25-03-28 Corinthians 0-0 Palmeiras
25-03-17 Palmeiras 0-1 Corinthians
25-02-07 Palmeiras 1-1 Corinthians
Prediction: Palmeiras to win