Palmeiras vs Cuiaba – Match Preview

Palmeiras is set to host Cuiaba at the Allianz Parque for a crucial Serie A match. This encounter, scheduled for Friday, August 24th at 21:30 GMT, sees Palmeiras in third place with 41 points. Cuiaba, on the other hand, is in 19th place with 18 points. Both teams are eager to secure a win, with Palmeiras aiming to maintain their title challenge and Cuiaba fighting to avoid relegation.

Palmeiras – Form

Palmeiras has had a varied performance recently. Their last game on August 22 ended in a 2-2 draw with Botafogo RJ in the Copa Libertadores. Before that, they faced a 2-1 defeat against the same team. However, they showed resilience in a Serie A match against Flamengo on August 11, managing a 1-1 draw despite being a man down. Goals for Palmeiras in these matches were scored by Jose Lopez and Luighi.

Cuiaba – Form

Cuiaba’s recent away games have been challenging, with only one point gained from the last three matches. They drew 1-1 with Atletico MG on August 17, which was in line with expectations. Before this, they faced a 1-0 defeat against Vitoria and a 2-1 loss to Athletico Paranaense. These results were anticipated by bookmakers.

Palmeiras – Cuiaba – Head to Head

The last match between Palmeiras and Cuiaba was on May 5, 2024, with Palmeiras winning 2-0. In their past 7 meetings, Palmeiras has won 5 times, Cuiaba has secured a single victory, and one match ended in a draw. This record shows Palmeiras’ dominance in these encounters. Notably, both teams scored in only one of the last five matches, indicating strong defenses or attacking challenges.

Palmeiras – Cuiaba – Standings

As the 24th round of Serie A approaches, Palmeiras and Cuiaba are in very different positions. Palmeiras is third with 41 points from 23 matches. They have scored 31 goals and conceded 19. Cuiaba, struggling in 19th place, has 18 points from 21 games. They have scored 21 goals but conceded 29. This match presents a significant challenge for Cuiaba against a strong Palmeiras side.

Palmeiras vs Cuiaba – Top scorers

Jose Lopez, Palmeiras’ midfield maestro, has scored 7 times this season. He is supported by Estevao and Rony, with 5 and 4 goals respectively. Lazaro and Joaquin Piquerez have each scored twice. For Cuiaba, Isidro Pitta is the top scorer with 7 goals. Clayson has added 3 goals, while Derik Lacerda and Ramon have each scored twice. Jonathan Cafu has also found the net once.

Palmeiras vs Cuiaba – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Palmeiras with odds of 1.48 for a win. A draw has odds of 4.00, while an away win for Cuiaba is at 8.00. Palmeiras’ strong performance and history against Cuiaba make them the favorites. Cuiaba, facing difficulties this season, is expected to have a tough game. The “halftime-fulltime” bet for Palmeiras to lead and win is at 2.05. The “draw-no-bet” option for Palmeiras is at 1.143, and the “double-chance” for a Palmeiras win or draw is at 1.083.

Palmeiras vs Cuiaba – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are at 2.10, while “Under 2.5” is at 1.70. The history between these teams suggests fewer goals, with most matches ending with under 3.5 goals. Palmeiras’ recent games have varied, while Cuiaba’s last few matches have mostly seen fewer than 2.5 goals. The “Under 2.5” option at 1.70 is attractive for bettors.

Palmeiras vs Cuiaba – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Yes” in the BTTS market are at 2.20, and for “No” at 1.615. In their last seven matches, both teams scored in two games. Palmeiras’ recent home games and Cuiaba’s away matches suggest that “BTTS: No” at 1.615 is a probable outcome.

Palmeiras vs Cuiaba – Prediction