Palmeiras vs Santos FC Prediction: Victory For The Greens
Palmeiras will face Santos FC at Allianz Parque in Round 32 of the Brasileirão. This match marks their first encounter of the season after the June fixture was postponed.
Current Standings and Team Form
Santos FC sits sixteenth with 33 points from 30 matches, having recently escaped the relegation zone where they had been stuck for over six weeks. The team's fortunes improved after the dismissal of former manager Cleber Xavier, who left following a heavy 6-0 defeat to Vasco da Gama. Xavier's record stood at 15 games, with five wins, four draws, and six losses.
Juan Pablo took charge amid a challenging period and has since stabilized the team, improving their performance significantly by season's end.
Recent Matches and Key Outcomes
- Santos secured a notable 3-1 win over derby rivals Corinthians Paulista in the return leg, avenging a 1-0 loss from May.
- The loss to Vitória was narrow, and the team responded with a resilient 2-2 draw against Botafogo in a fiercely contested match.
- Last week, Santos FC earned a valuable point against Fortaleza in a 1-1 draw, coming from behind thanks to a late equalizer in the 74th minute.
"Juan Pablo picked the team from a desperate situation and has pulled the team through media mockery to simple decency, come the end of the season."
This match presents a chance for Palmeiras to capitalize on Santos FC’s recent struggles while Santos aims to continue their upward trajectory under new management.
Author's summary: Santos FC improved markedly after a managerial change, but Palmeiras is favored to win as they meet for the first time this season at Allianz Parque in a crucial Brasileirão clash.