Bitesize Prediction: Palmeiras vs Atletico GO – 16/02/22

Competition: Brazil Serie A

Market: Palmeiras win

Odds: 4/9 @ 888sport

Looking to extend on what has been a real purple patch, Palmeiras will welcome Atletico GO to the Allianz Parque late on Thursday night.

Starting with the hosts, last seen putting in another eye-catching display, there is no doubt that Palmeiras have gained a host of plaudits since opening the 2022 campaign. Eventually picking up a deserved 2-0 victory against Cortibia on the road, Abel Ferreira’s side are tipped by many as a leading pick to claim this year’s Serie A crown. With it looking like the mode in their camp is at a real high, the Greens open Thursday’s meeting at the Allianz Parque holding a one-point buffer at the top of the table. In the midst of what has been a real purple patch, the Brazilian giants are unbeaten in each of their previous 17 matchups across all formats. With that remarkable run of form stemming all the way back to April 9th, Palmeiras have only continued to shine with their displays at both ends of the pitch. Storming their way to a thumping 4-0 romp against Botafogo earlier in the month, Ferreira’s high-flying squad will be desperate to keep up that momentum here.

As for the visitors, while Atletico GO might still find themselves looking over their shoulder at the drop zone, they are enjoying a recent boost. Last seen picking up a 2-0 victory away at Fluminense, the Dragons have collected back-to-back Serie A wins for the first time this season. However, despite suffering just a single defeat over the past month, Head Coach Jorginho will be more than aware that his side face a huge task late on Thursday night. Despite finding some form over recent weeks, it should be noted that Atletico do hold a worrying record against the title contenders. Suffering a thumping 4-0 loss when the two sides faced off at the Allianz Parque last season, the Goiás-based outfit have failed to win any of their last eight meetings against Palmeiras, losing seven of those showdowns. Despite Atletico’s recent boost, it is hard to see anything other than a home victory for the Brazilian heavyweights in midweek.

Bet: Palmeiras 4/9 to beat Atletico GO in Thursday’s Brazil Serie A showdown @ 888sport