Gremio vs Palmeiras Prediction & Betting Tips - Brasileirão Serie A

Prediction published on 20/09/2023, 09:45  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 21/09/2023 at 12:30 in Football Predictions

Gremio will play host to Palmeiras in the Brazilian Serie A on Friday. The hosts are currently in fourth place in the league standings, while the visitors are second. Gremio come into this match following an incredible eight-goal thriller against Corinthians that ended 4-4. With that result, their record of late reads as two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches. While that may not seem very impressive, Gremio have had an excellent season so far. The Immortal Tricolor’s were only promoted to the Serie A last season when they finished second in Serie B. In their first season in the top flight, they have already secured 40 points in 23 matches. However, the major area of weakness for the Club of All has been in defence. They have conceded 31 goals to date, which is the worst record of any side in the top half. Against the defending champs, they are the marginal outsiders according to the bookmaker odds. 

Meanwhile, the reigning champions secured a last-minute win against Goias last week. That result extended their recent record to eight games unbeaten in all competitions, including five wins and three draws. With the current league leaders Botafogo losing their last two games, Palmeiras have managed to cut the gap to seven points. They are now on 44 points after 23 matches. The Big Green also have the second-best attacking and defensive stats, with 38 goals scored and 17 conceded to date. Only Botafogo have posted better numbers, with 39 and 14, respectively. Palmeiras are unbeaten in their last three away games in all competitions and have lost only one of their last seven. The last time these sides met, Palestra won the match 4-1 at home. They are also unbeaten in their last five against this opponent, with three wins and two draws.