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Match Preview: Brazil Serie A: Coritiba - Palmeiras 22/10/2023

Date: October 22, 2023
Time: 21:30 (UTC)
Weather: 14.5° (C) and Clear
Excitement Rating: 6 / 10

Projected Lineups

Coritiba

G: Gabriel Vasconcelos
D: B. Kuscevic
D: Natanael
D: Henrique
D: Jamerson
M: Bruno Gomes
M: Matheus Bianqui
M: S. Gómez
M: Willian Farias
A: Robson
A: Diogo de Oliveira

Palmeiras

G: Weverton
D: G. Gómez
D: J. Piquerez
D: Mayke
D: Murilo
M: Zé Rafael
M: Gabriel Menino
M: Raphael Veiga
M: R. Rios
A: Rony
A: Artur

This Sunday, October 22, Coritiba will host Palmeiras in a highly-anticipated match of the Brazilian Serie A League. The game will be played at Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira Stadium in Curitiba, Paraná. The weather forecast is pleasant with the skies expected to be clear and temperatures dropping to around 58°F (14°C). The last league game between the two ended in a 3-1 win in favor of Palmeiras with their striker, Rony, netting a brace of goals. Expect another enticing encounter this Sunday evening, with the 21:30 (UTC) kick-off set to get things underway.

I. Slimani a Rising Star, Shines with a Hat Trick Across Three Matches

Coritiba sits 19th in the standings with 20 points earned from 26 matches. At home, the team has exhibited proficient form, recording two wins and no draws in their last five games, scoring eight goals in the process. Against similarly ranked opponents this season, the Steelers have achieved 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, while averaging 1.75 goals scored and 2.0 conceded. Excitement buzzes around their ace forward I. Slimani, who has bagged 3 goals in his past three matches. The home side is primed to meet their opponents in the upcoming match as Slimani looks to add to his tally and Coritiba remains determined to advance in the standings.

Rony's Double Success: How He Defeated the Opposition

Despite coming off a 1-2 loss to Santos in Serie A, Palmeiras is entering this match in a positive state. With five goals scored in the past five away matches, Palmeiras utilizes a healthy squad for success. With Zé Rafael and Raphael Veiga bringing an attacking flair, and Rony having a successful game when these teams last met, optimism for a win is high. Palmeiras scored three goals for a win the last time these teams met, and with each unit firing on all cylinders Palmeiras looks to having another successful match.

The recent game history between Coritiba and Palmeiras proves to be an interesting one- a total of 3.0 goals were scored in the past five matches, allowing us to anticipate a highly competitive match between these two clubs. To date, they've met a total of 34 times, with Coritiba having the upper hand in 15 wins and 7 draws. Palmeiras left its mark in the remaining 12 victories.

Palmeiras Eyes Playoff Position in Race for CONMEBOL Libertadores Dreams

If victorious, Palmeiras could move their position in the table to a spot that would qualify them for the CONMEBOL Libertadores tournament next season. This could serve as an potent source of motivation to the home team, pushing them to strive for a historic moment.

Prediction

Market: Handicap
Prediction: Away -0.5
Average Odds: 1.8

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