One needs the victory to avoid relegation; the other needs the win to keep dreaming of the title.
Corinthians and Palmeiras will face each other next Monday at the Neo Química Arena in a match for the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship. With just seven rounds remaining, the rivals have distinct objectives in the tournament and are in desperate need of a victory. Check out the top football scores on football live score app.
The home team must quickly shift focus after their elimination from the South American Cup. After drawing 2-2 with Racing in São Paulo, Timão was defeated 2-1 in Avellaneda, missing the chance to return to a continental final after 11 years.
In the Brazilian league, the situation is critical. Corinthians are in 15th place with 35 points, just one point above the first team in the relegation zone, and a slip-up against their rival could see them drop back into the danger zone.
On the other hand, Palmeiras finds itself in the opposite situation. The team led by Abel Ferreira is in second place in the Brazilian Championship, just three points behind leaders Botafogo. With a direct confrontation between the two in Allianz Parque for the 36th round, it’s crucial for Verdão to stay close to the leaders if they want to continue their title chase. Stay on top of the game with BB Score.