Sao Paulo clubs Palmeiras and Corinthians meet for classic clash

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Competition: Brazil Serie A
Date: Sat 09.November
Match begins: 22:00 (UTC)
Venue: Allianz Parque (43600 seats)

The managers Mano Menezes and Coelho are both dreading and looking forward to this decisive game in the upper regions of the Serie A league table.

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.

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Palmeiras and Corinthians.

These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.

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Palmeiras form and stats

This stadium, Allianz Parque, has been a fortress for Palmeiras in the Serie A so far this season with the win-draw-loss statistic 12-3-0. The happy trend is alive also outside their own arena as Palmeiras has won their last four matches. After failing to beat Atlético Mineiro here at Allianz Parque, Palmeiras has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with four wins in a row.

A good away victory last time out for Palmeiras, who won 2-1 against Vasco da Gama (placed 12th). Before that game, the 1-0 home victory against Ceará.

Palmeiras can score goals in their home matches. After 15 league matches they have found the net 32 times. Defensively Palmeiras have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (6 in 15 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

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Corinthians form and stats

There's been little loot from Corinthians's travels as they have only collected 15 points from 15 away games in the Serie A. Corinthians only have 3 wins to counter their 6 defeats and 6 draws. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Corinthians have lost on their last two travels.

The supporters enjoyed Corinthians's previous game versus Fortaleza (placed 14th), a Serie A 3-2 win played at home. Prior to that match, the Corinthians manager Coelho faced defeat when travelling to Flamengo and losing 1-4.

Goalkeeper Walter was absolutely vital in the Corinthians victory against Fortaleza, making 6 saves.

The visitors have scored 14 goals from 15 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. Corinthians have conceded 17 goals in these away matches.

Head 2 Head

The two sides played each other earlier this season: Corinthians - Palmeiras 1-1. Palmeiras-Corinthians H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Palmeiras 2 wins, Corinthians 7 wins, 1 draw. 1 of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).

Top Goalscorers

PalmeirasBruno Henrique
Bruno Henrique
8 goals
PalmeirasDudu
Dudu
6 goals
PalmeirasLuiz Adriano
Luiz Adriano
6 goals

Palmeiras missing players

Corinthians missing players

Palmeiras Corinthians
Total Home vs top Statistics Stat vs top Away Total
31 15 2 Played P 4 15 31
19 12 2 Won W 0 3 12
9 3 0 Drew D 1 6 12
3 0 0 Lost L 3 6 7
50 32 7 Scored S 1 14 35
23 6 0 Conceded C 6 17 28
100% 100% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 75% 80% 84%
74% 60% 100% Over 1.5 O 1.5 25% 53% 55%
35% 40% 100% Over 2.5 O 2.5 25% 33% 32%
13% 27% 50% Over 3.5 O 3.5 25% 27% 23%
3% 7% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 25% 13% 10%
45% 27% 0% BTTS BTTS 25% 47% 45%
45% 73% 100% Clean Sheets C S 25% 33% 45%
10% 0% 0% Failed to Score F T 75% 40% 26%
 
5.5 6.9 5.5 Corners For (avg) C F 2.8 3.5 4.5
3.5 3.7 4 Corners Against (avg) C A 5.5 6.1 4.9
1.9 1.7 1 Yellow Cards (avg) Y C 2 2.1 2
4 1 0 Red Cards R C 0 1 1
Key stats this season:
  • Corinthians have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
  • Corinthians have won significantly less corners away then at home.
  • Palmeiras have not yet lost a game at home.
  • Palmeiras have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • Palmeiras have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
  • Palmeiras have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Corinthians have scored away.
  • Palmeiras have scored in all their home matches so far.
  • Palmeiras have won significantly more corners at home than away.
  • Palmeiras haven’t played a single 0-0 game.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Flamengo 31 23 5 3 65 25 15 14 1 0 39 11 16 9 4 3 26 14 40 74
2 Palmeiras 31 19 9 3 50 23 15 12 3 0 32 6 16 7 6 3 18 17 27 66
3 Santos 31 18 7 6 45 28 15 11 3 1 33 13 16 7 4 5 12 15 17 61
4 Grêmio 31 15 8 8 54 32 16 10 3 3 33 17 15 5 5 5 21 15 22 53
5 São Paulo 31 14 10 7 32 22 16 8 6 2 20 10 15 6 4 5 12 12 10 52
6 Corinthians 31 12 12 7 35 28 16 9 6 1 21 11 15 3 6 6 14 17 7 48
7 Athletico PR 31 13 8 10 44 31 16 9 3 4 22 11 15 4 5 6 22 20 13 47
8 Internacional 31 13 7 11 35 31 15 9 5 1 21 9 16 4 2 10 14 22 4 46
9 Bahia 31 11 10 10 34 30 16 7 5 4 21 15 15 4 5 6 13 15 4 43
10 Goiás 31 12 6 13 34 47 15 9 3 3 23 13 16 3 3 10 11 34 -13 42
11 Atlético Mineiro 31 11 6 14 38 43 16 8 2 6 24 21 15 3 4 8 14 22 -5 39
12 Vasco da Gama 31 10 9 12 28 37 16 6 4 6 17 20 15 4 5 6 11 17 -9 39
13 Ceará 31 10 6 15 32 31 16 8 4 4 21 11 15 2 2 11 11 20 1 36
14 Fortaleza 31 10 6 15 38 44 15 7 2 6 18 15 16 3 4 9 20 29 -6 36
15 Fluminense 31 9 7 15 31 41 16 5 5 6 16 14 15 4 2 9 15 27 -10 34
16 Cruzeiro 31 7 13 11 26 36 15 5 6 4 13 14 16 2 7 7 13 22 -10 34
17 Botafogo 31 10 3 18 26 40 15 7 1 7 15 15 16 3 2 11 11 25 -14 33
18 CSA 31 7 8 16 21 44 15 6 5 4 15 16 16 1 3 12 6 28 -23 29
19 Chapecoense 31 4 10 17 25 47 15 2 5 8 12 20 16 2 5 9 13 27 -22 22
20 Avaí 31 3 8 20 16 49 16 1 7 8 9 22 15 2 1 12 7 27 -33 17

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