Palmeiras and Vitória clash this Wednesday in an early face-off for the Brasileirão’s 37th round. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque in São Paulo. Catch the game on SporTV (cable) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

Palmeiras’ Lineup:

Fighting for the Brasileirão title, Palmeiras needs a home win to reclaim the top spot.

Abel Ferreira makes three alterations to the team that lost to Santos. Allan, Andreas Pereira, and Flaco López step in, replacing Khellven, Aníbal Moreno, and Felipe Anderson.

Carlos Miguel starts in goal. The defense features Murilo, Micael, and Bruno Fuchs. Allan, Andreas Pereira, Raphael Veiga, and Jefté control the midfield, while Maurício, Bruno Rodrigues, and Flaco López lead the attack. Abel Ferreira manages the squad.

Vitória’s Formation:

Vitória, currently 17th, aims to upset as visitors to escape the Brasileirão relegation zone.

Jair Ventura sticks with the same setup from their 0-0 draw against Botafogo. Edu, Camutanga, Baralhas, and Raúl Cáceres are in, taking the places of Neris, Zé Marcos, Ronald, and Matheuzinho.

Thiago Couto is in goal. Edu, Camutanga, and Lucas Halter form the defensive line. The midfield consists of Raúl Cáceres, Willian Oliveira, Baralhas, and Ramon. Erick, Aitor Cantalapiedra, and Renzo López will try to threaten the opposing team. Jair Ventura is the coach.

The Game’s Implications.

Palmeiras obviously want to take advantage of playing on their home turf. Vitória needs the points more. Whether they can take points from Palmeiras, that is a big question.

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