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Cuiabá vs Palmeiras Prediction & Preview

Preview

The Arena Pantanal is set to host a thrilling encounter between Cuiabá and Palmeiras on Sunday, 5th May, as both teams look to make their mark in the Brazil Serie A. The home side, Cuiabá, will be desperate to turn around their fortunes after a dismal start to the season, having accumulated zero points so far. They'll face stiff opposition from Palmeiras, who have fared slightly better with five points from four matches.

Cuiabá's recent form has been woeful, with three consecutive losses in their last three outings. Their most recent match saw them succumb to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Goiás away from home. On the other hand, Palmeiras have managed one win, one loss, and two draws in their last four matches. They come into this fixture on the back of a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Botafogo SP at home.

The head-to-head record between these two teams doesn't make for pleasant reading for Cuiabá fans, with Palmeiras having won four out of their last five meetings. In fact, when they last faced each other on 19/08/2023 at Arena Pantanal, Palmeiras emerged victorious with a comfortable 2-0 win.

Cuiabá's struggles in front of goal are evident from their average of just one goal per game, while Palmeiras have managed to score an average of 1.1 goals per match. Defensively, Cuiabá have been leaking goals at an alarming rate of 1.3 goals per game, whereas Palmeiras have conceded a more respectable 0.6 goals per match.

Bet

Considering the recent form and head-to-head record between these two teams, it's difficult to look past an away win for Palmeiras. With odds of 1.75, it seems like a decent value bet. While Cuiabá have struggled at home, conceding an average of 1.25 goals per game, Palmeiras' solidity at the back and their ability to score on the road (averaging 1 goal per away match) make them a solid choice for this fixture.