Palmeiras seeks victory at Couto Pereira to pressure Flamengo

Palmeiras travels to Curitiba this Wednesday (07/22) to face Coritiba in a match valid for the 20th round of the 2026 Brasileirão. With the team in second place in the standings, three points behind leader Flamengo, a win could be decisive in the title race.

League standing: 2nd in Serie A, 76 pts, 23W-7D-8L from 38 games, recent form WWLDD.

What's at stake?

The Verdão arrives for the game after a positive streak, with four wins in the last five matches, including the victory over São Paulo by 1 to 0 in the last match. The team of Abel Ferreira seeks to maintain the pace and reduce the distance to Flamengo, who leads with 79 points.

Goals this season: 66 scored, 33 conceded (+33 goal difference).

Challenges and expectations

Coritiba, on the other hand, fights to stay away from the relegation zone and comes from a defeat to Atlético-MG. Coach Fábio Carille will have to deal with the pressure of the home crowd, who expect a good performance against one of the title favorites.

Recent form (last 5): 4W-0D-1L (WWLWW, most recent first); on a 2-game winning run.

What's next?

If Palmeiras wins, the team can get even closer to Flamengo, who faces Fortaleza on the same day. The next match for the Verdão will be against Internacional, at home, on August 9, when the team will seek to consolidate its position among the leaders.

Next fixture: vs Internacional (at home, 2026-08-09) (16th in the table).