The clash between Palmeiras and Sport Recife is set to kick off at 19:00 (Argentina time) today at Allianz Parque as they compete in Matchday 21 of the Brasileirao.
Current Form of Palmeiras and Sport Recife
Palmeiras enters the match with momentum following their recent victory, while Sport Recife is seeking to regain their winning ways after managing just a single point in their last outing.
Palmeiras Recent Performance in the Brasileirao
In their last game, Palmeiras edged past Botafogo with a narrow 1-0 victory. The team has enjoyed a successful run recently, boasting 3 wins and a draw in their last 4 league matches, scoring 8 goals while conceding only 4.
Sport Recife Recent Performance in the Brasileirao
Sport Recife’s previous encounter ended in a 2-2 draw against São Paulo. Their latest results include 1 win and 3 draws, with 5 goals scored and 4 conceded, indicating a need to improve as they sit at the bottom of the standings.
The historical results in recent encounters favor the home team, with Palmeiras winning 4 out of the last 5 meetings, with a single draw. Notably, the last clash between these two sides on April 6 resulted in a 2-1 victory for Palmeiras.
Currently, Palmeiras is positioned third in the league table with 39 points (12 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses), while Sport Recife finds itself in the twentieth position with just 10 points (1 win, 7 draws, 10 losses).
Looking ahead, Palmeiras will prepare for a significant match against their longtime rivals, Corinthians, scheduled for August 31 at 18:30 (Argentina time) at Neo Química Arena.
The referee appointed for today’s encounter is Paulo Zanovelli da Silva.
Upcoming Fixtures
Palmeiras’ Upcoming Matches in the Brasileirao
- Matchday 21: vs Sport Recife – August 25 at 19:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 22: vs Corinthians – August 31 at 18:30 (Argentina time)
Sport Recife’s Upcoming Matches in the Brasileirao
- Matchday 21: vs Palmeiras – August 25 at 19:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 22: vs Vasco da Gama – August 31 at 20:30 (Argentina time)
Kick-Off Times by Country
- Argentina: 19:00
- Colombia and Peru: 17:00
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 16:00
- Venezuela and Chile (Santiago): 18:00