Palmeiras vs Gremio – Match Preview

Palmeiras is set to host Gremio at the Allianz Parque for a crucial Serie A match on Thursday, November 9th at 00:30 GMT. Palmeiras, currently in second place with 61 points, is eyeing the title. Gremio, positioned 11th with 39 points, aims to improve their standing. As the season draws to a close, both teams are keen to secure a win. Palmeiras is focused on the championship, while Gremio seeks to exceed expectations.

Palmeiras – Form

Palmeiras has shown inconsistent form in their recent Serie A matches. They faced a 2-0 defeat against Corinthians on November 4th, contrary to expectations. Before that, they drew 2-2 with Fortaleza, with Raphael Veiga scoring both goals. Their match against Juventude on October 20th ended in a 5-3 victory, featuring a hat-trick by Veiga. These outcomes highlight a period of unpredictability for Palmeiras.

Gremio – Form

Gremio’s performance on the road has been inconsistent. They managed a 2-2 draw against Fluminense on November 2, meeting expectations. However, they faced defeats in their previous games against Internacional and Atletico MG. Despite these setbacks, Gremio’s determination to gather points away from home is clear.

Palmeiras – Gremio – Head to Head

The last face-off between Palmeiras and Gremio was on July 4, 2024, ending in a 2:2 draw. In their past 10 meetings, Palmeiras has won 5 times, while Gremio has claimed 2 victories. The remaining 3 matches ended in draws. In their last 5 encounters, both teams scored in 3 games. Palmeiras has a strong home record, winning their last 3 matches against Gremio and scoring in their last 12 home games against them. Gremio has found it tough at Allianz Parque, losing their last 3 visits.

Palmeiras – Gremio – Standings

The standings show Palmeiras in a comfortable second place with 61 points from 32 matches. They have a strong title challenge with 53 goals scored and 27 conceded. Gremio is in 11th place with 39 points from the same number of games. Their goal difference is negative, with 38 scored and 41 conceded. The 22-point gap highlights Palmeiras’ superiority in the campaign.

Palmeiras vs Gremio – Top scorers

Palmeiras’ top scorers have been impressive, with Estevao leading with 11 goals. Jose Lopez and Raphael Veiga have each added 9 goals. Rony and Felipe Anderson have also contributed with 4 and 2 goals, respectively. Gremio’s top scorer on the road is Martin Braithwaite with 6 goals. Franco Cristaldo and Yeferson Soteldo have each scored 5 goals. Defender Reinaldo and midfielder Mathias Villasanti have found the net 3 times each.

Palmeiras vs Gremio – Full-Time Betting

For Round 33 of Serie A, Palmeiras are favored with odds at 1.44 for a win. A draw is at 4.33, and Gremio’s win is at 7.00. Palmeiras’ strong home record and their success in half of the last 10 matches against Gremio make them likely victors. The absence of Jose Lopez and Richard Rios for Palmeiras could impact the team. Gremio will miss Pepe. The odds suggest Palmeiras has a better chance of winning.

Alternative betting markets offer various odds. The “halftime-fulltime” bet for a home team win is at 2.00. The “draw-no-bet” option for Palmeiras is at 1.167. The “double-chance” bet for Gremio is at 2.625, indicating a potential for an upset.

Palmeiras vs Gremio – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” option is at 1.75, while “Under 2.5” is at 2.05. This suggests a game with more than 2.5 goals is slightly more expected. However, 8 of the last 9 home games for Palmeiras against Gremio had fewer than 3.5 goals. This makes the “Under 2.5” option at 2.05 an interesting choice.

Palmeiras vs Gremio – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.95, and for “No” at 1.80. Considering the history and recent performances, “BTTS: No” at 1.80 is deemed more probable for this match.

Palmeiras vs Gremio – Prediction