Palmeiras Aims to Maintain Nearly Two-Decade Undefeated Streak Against Juventude
Palmeiras Faces Juventude: A Historic Streak on the Line
Palmeiras Versus Juventude: The Long-standing Rivalry
Palmeiras is set to face Juventude today at 7 PM (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque, aiming to defend a nearly two-decade-long unbeaten streak. The last defeat Palmeiras faced against Juventude occurred on November 1, 2007, during the 34th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. At that time, Palmeiras played their home games at Parque Antárctica.
A Look Back: The 2007 Match
In the 2007 match, Juventude, then fighting to avoid relegation, secured a narrow 1-0 victory with a goal from Régis. Since this encounter, the two clubs have met six times in Serie A, with Palmeiras dominating the head-to-head record with four victories and two draws.
The Recent Form of Palmeiras
This dominant performance has instilled confidence in Palmeiras as they prepare to meet a historically challenging opponent. The current form of the team is also strong. After a stunning 3-2 comeback victory against São Paulo in the Morumbi classic, Palmeiras claimed the top position in the Campeonato Brasileiro standings. They are tied with Flamengo at 55 points but lead by one additional win.
Palmeiras and Flamengo: A Race for the Title
With today’s encounter, Palmeiras will equalize the number of matches played with Flamengo, both having competed in 26 games. This further intensifies the title race, adding extra significance to the outcome of this match.
