Tempo is expected at Neo Química Arena when Corinthians host Palmeiras in what looks to be a fine game. Here's all you need to know!
- Corinthians have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Palmeiras have the most scored goals in the first half (18) in Serie A
This is the Paulista Derby, rated one of the greatest classic football rivalries in the world. The teams Corinthians and Palmeiras are both from São Paulo, the most populous city in Brazil. There is no love between these teams or their fans, meeting for more than a hundred years with endless episodes of chaos and drama. Expect more of the same in this one.
The visiting Palmeiras played their last game only four days ago, a Copa Libertadores match.
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
Corinthians form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Serie A this season. Corinthians have only managed 2 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses from their games here at Neo Química Arena. The last three games played by Corinthians, regardless of arena, have all ended draws.
The spoils were shared in Corinthians's previous game, also at home. Visiting America Mineiro (placed 18th) travelled back with a draw after a 1-1 scoreline. Corinthians's goalie Cássio played a big part in securing a draw after 90 minutes against America Mineiro with a stunning six saves. The attacking player Róger Guedes was declared "man of the match" for Corinthians with a rating of 7.6/10. Guedes hit three key passes, dribled past the opponent 2 of 3 times and had 36 successful passes (of 43 total).
Before that, Corinthians played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Atletico GO.Corinthians are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 11 goals in 10 games. Corinthians have conceded 13 in these home matches.
Palmeiras form and stats
The visitors are W5-D1-L3 on the road this term. That's in the Serie A.
Palmeiras delivered a 0-0 draw playing at home against Atletico Mineiro (placed 1st) in their previous match; a Copa Libertadores game. Luan was the top performer of the team in that game with a match score of 7.25. The defender Luan won 3 of 4 duels.
Before that one, a nice away victory 2-0 at Chapecoense.There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the Palmeiras manager A. Moreira Ferreira as the team has another away game coming up in only three days, this time against Atletico Mineiro.
Palmeiras are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 12 away goals from 9 games (in the league). Palmeiras are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 7 times in 9 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Palmeiras - Corinthians 1-1 was the product when this pair of participants previously met, earlier this season. Statistics for the last ten meetings featuring these two contenders are: one win for Corinthians, six draws and three wins for Palmeiras. Over 2,5 goals: two times; under 2,5 goals: eight games.Top Goalscorers
  J. Alves de Assis Silva 5 goals |   B. Vasconcelos Lopes 5 goals | R. Cavalcante Veiga 4 goals |
Corinthians missing players
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| Corinthians | Palmeiras | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 21 | 10 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 9 | 20 |
| 7 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| 9 | 4 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | Lost | L | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 20 | 11 | 3 | Scored | S | 1 | 12 | 32 |
| 18 | 13 | 7 | Conceded | C | 6 | 7 | 23 |
| 86% | 90% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 89% | 95% |
| 57% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 67% | 80% |
| 29% | 50% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 44% | 55% |
| 10% | 20% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 11% | 30% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| 57% | 80% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 22% | 50% |
| 33% | 10% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 56% | 35% |
| 24% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 33% | 20% |
| 5 | 5 | 4.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.3 | 4.2 | 5.6 |
| 4.9 | 4.6 | 7.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.3 | 6.1 | 5 |
| 1.5 | 1.6 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.7 | 2 | 2.1 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.3 | 12.4 | 15.2 |
| 3.6 | 4 | 1.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 5.3 | 5 |
| 27% | 28% | 75% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 8% | 25% | 32% |
- Corinthians have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Palmeiras have the most scored goals in the first half (18) in Serie A
- Palmeiras have won significantly less corners away then at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Atletico Mineiro | 20 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 45 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 23 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 38 |
| 3 | Flamengo | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 35 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 17 | 34 |
| 4 | Fortaleza | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 33 |
| 5 | Bragantino | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 31 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 33 |
| 6 | Corinthians | 21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 30 |
| 7 | Internacional | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 24 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 29 |
| 8 | Fluminense | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 22 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 14 | -1 | 29 |
| 9 | Cuiaba | 21 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 28 |
| 10 | Atletico PR | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 27 |
| 11 | Atletico GO | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12 | -3 | 26 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | -5 | 25 |
| 13 | Ceara | 20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 19 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -2 | 25 |
| 14 | Santos | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -5 | 24 |
| 15 | Bahia | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 33 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16 | -8 | 23 |
| 16 | Juventude | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -7 | 23 |
| 17 | Gremio | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 11 | -3 | 22 |
| 18 | America Mineiro | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 | -5 | 22 |
| 19 | Sport Recife | 21 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 12 | -10 | 17 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 21 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 34 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -17 | 10 |