Seeking to rise to the top of the Brasileiro Serie A table, Palmeiras play host to Juventude at Allianz Parque on Saturday. Roger Machado’s men head into the weekend without a win in their last five away games and will be looking to end this poor run.
Palmeiras turned in a solid team performance on Thursday when they held firm to secure a 2-1 victory over Red Bull Bragantino.
Abel Ferreira’s side have now won four games on the trot, scoring 10 goals and conceding twice since a goalless draw against San Lorenzo in their Copa Libertadores Group F finale on May 30.
This fine run of results has seen Palmeiras surge to third place in the Serie A standings, just one point behind league leaders Flamengo.
Meanwhile, Juventude returned to winning ways in midweek as they edged out 10-man Vasco da Gama 2-0 at the Estádio Alfredo Jaconi.
This followed a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Red Bull Bragantino on June 15, which saw their four-game unbeaten run come to an end.
With 13 points from nine matches, Juventude are currently 11th in the league table, level on points with Atletico Mineiro and Fortaleza.
Palmeiras vs Juventude Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With seven wins from the last 14 meetings between the sides, Palmeiras boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Juventude have managed just two wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on five occasions.
- Palmeiras are unbeaten in their last seven matches, claiming five wins and two draws since a 2-0 defeat against Athletico Paranaense on May 12.
- Juventude have failed to taste victory in their last five away matches across all competitions, losing three and picking up two draws since beating Internacional on penalties back in March.
Palmeiras vs Juventude Prediction
Palmeiras have put together a fine run of form in recent weeks and will be looking to make it five wins on the bounce in June. Ferreira’s men have enjoyed the better of this fixture and we are backing them to extend their dominance over Juventude.
Prediction: Palmeiras 3-1 Juventude
Palmeiras vs Juventude Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Palmeiras to win
Tip 2: First to score - Palmeiras (The hosts have opened the scoring in four of their last five games)
Tip 3: Over 10.5 corners - No (There have been fewer than 11 corner kicks in four of Juventude’s last five outings)