Serie A Regular Season - 12
Palmeiras 1 - 0 FT Atletico Paranaense
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' G. Gomez
J. Portilla 23'
30' Murilo
Jadson 42'
HT
47' Murilo
47' Murilo
51' ↓ J. Lopez ↑Bruno Fuchs
↓ Jadson ↑Joao Cruz 53'
Joao Cruz 56'
↓ J. Portilla ↑B. Zapelli 60'
↓ Dudu Kogitzki ↑Chiqueti 60'
L. Esquivel 63'
71' R. Sosa
72' ↓ Andreas Pereira ↑Lucas Evangelista
↓ F. Aguirre ↑Leo 80'
↓ Luiz Gustavo ↑Renan Peixoto 80'
83' ↓ R. Sosa ↑Vitor Roque
83' ↓ Allan Elias ↑Benedetti
83' ↓ J. Arias ↑Felipe Anderson
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Palmeiras
Goalkeepers
Carlos Miguel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Agustín Giay 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Gustavo Gomez 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Murilo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Arthur Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Allan
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Emiliano Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andreas Pereira 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Jhon Arias
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
José López
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ramón Sosa
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Marcelo Lomba 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bruno Fuchs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khellven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Benedetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Evangelista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Anderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Pacheco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Larson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luighi Hanri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riquelme Fillipi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitor Roque
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atletico Paranaense
Goalkeepers
Santos
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Carlos Terán 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Juan Felipe Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Arthur Dias 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Jadson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
Camilo Portilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Luiz Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Lucas Esquivel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Stiven Mendoza 
MAGNET
39
Activity
39
Activity
34
Passes
5
Duels
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Kevin Viveros
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Mycael
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Leo Pinheiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Derik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Claudinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Cruz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Zapelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chiqueti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diogo Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renan Peixoto Nepomuceno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leozinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2024 | Atletico Paranaense | 0 - 2 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Ligga Arena |
| 05/12/2024 | Palmeiras | 0 - 2 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Arena Barueri |
| 11/05/2023 | Palmeiras | 1 - 0 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Arena Barueri |
| 07/02/2023 | Atletico Paranaense | 2 - 2 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Ligga Arena |
| 10/26/2022 | Atletico Paranaense | 1 - 3 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Arena da Baixada |
| 09/07/2022 | Palmeiras | 2 - 2 | Atletico Paranaense | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Allianz Parque |
| 08/31/2022 | Atletico Paranaense | 1 - 0 | Palmeiras | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Arena da Baixada |
| 07/03/2022 | Palmeiras | 0 - 2 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
| 03/03/2022 | Palmeiras | 2 - 0 | Atletico Paranaense | CONMEBOL Recopa | Allianz Parque |
| 02/24/2022 | Atletico Paranaense | 2 - 2 | Palmeiras | CONMEBOL Recopa | Arena da Baixada |
09/01/2024
05/12/2024
11/05/2023
07/02/2023
10/26/2022
09/07/2022
08/31/2022
07/03/2022
03/03/2022
02/24/2022
Palmeiras Win
Atletico Paranaense Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +12
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -9
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 14 | 33 | 24 | 11 | +13 | |
| 2 | Flamengo | 13 | 27 | 26 | 12 | +14 | |
| 3 | Fluminense | 15 | 27 | 25 | 20 | +5 | |
| 4 | Sao Paulo | 14 | 24 | 19 | 13 | +6 | |
| 5 | Atletico Paranaense | 14 | 23 | 20 | 15 | +5 | |
| 6 | Bahia | 14 | 22 | 20 | 18 | +2 | |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 14 | 20 | 17 | 16 | +1 | |
| 8 | Coritiba | 15 | 20 | 18 | 19 | -1 | |
| 9 | Vitoria | 14 | 19 | 18 | 20 | -2 | |
| 10 | Cruzeiro | 15 | 19 | 20 | 25 | -5 | |
| 11 | Botafogo | 14 | 18 | 26 | 27 | -1 | |
| 12 | Atletico-MG | 15 | 18 | 18 | 21 | -3 | |
| 13 | Internacional | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 0 | |
| 14 | Vasco DA Gama | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | -1 | |
| 15 | Gremio | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | -1 | |
| 16 | Santos | 14 | 15 | 19 | 22 | -3 | |
| 17 | Corinthians | 14 | 15 | 10 | 13 | -3 | |
| 18 | Mirassol | 13 | 12 | 15 | 19 | -4 | |
| 19 | Remo | 14 | 11 | 15 | 24 | -9 | |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 13 | 8 | 13 | 26 | -13 |
P: 14 GD: +13
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +5
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 15 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 13 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Gomez Strike and Red Card Drama Secure Gritty Victory
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A monumental display of defensive resilience kept the league leaders on top despite playing half the match at a numerical disadvantage.
Early Supremacy
The atmosphere at Allianz Parque was electric, fitting for a Serie A clash with massive Stakes in the unfolding title race. Palmeiras started with clear intent, confidently executing their game plan and taking early initiative in front of a raucous home crowd. They edged possession with a controlled 52%, methodically probing the final third and forcing defensive errors. It took just 15 minutes for the breakthrough to arrive. G. Gomez rose highest to convert a brilliant chance, setting the tone with an authoritative finish that shook the stadium. That early opener completely fractured the initial Balance of the match. Atletico Paranaense found themselves forced to scrap their reactive setup. The visitors pushed higher up the pitch, but they consistently struggled to establish any meaningful rhythm against a supremely organized defensive structure.
The Turning Point
Just as the home crowd settled into a comfortable rhythm, the script was violently rewritten immediately after the halftime restart. In the 47th minute, a crucial misstep saw Murilo shown a straight red card, completely altering the tactical landscape of the match. The Intensity immediately skyrocketed as the visitors sensed a genuine opportunity to claw their way back into the contest. It quickly devolved into a fiercely contested, physical battle, evidenced by the staggering 21 fouls committed by the away side as they tried to disrupt counters and force turnovers. Yet, despite being a man down, the league leaders refused to simply park the bus. They shrewdly used dead-ball situations and their nine total corners to slow the tempo, relieve immediate pressure, and keep the ball safely away from their own penalty area.
Holding the Summit
Navigating the final half-hour under intense scrutiny required immense tactical discipline and flawless individual performances across the pitch. Allan emerged as an absolute midfield general, tirelessly breaking up play, while Agustín Giay put in a defensive masterclass on the flanks. The away side's numerical advantage never translated into genuine dominance, managing a mere three shots on target as they crashed repeatedly against an unyielding green wall. Ruling out any chance of a late Upset Factor, the hosts successfully ground out a result that defines championship-winning teams. Staying firmly at the top of the table requires exactly this kind of character, proving they possess the gritty resolve to defend their lead when the tactical odds are stacked heavily against them.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Murilo impact the match?
Murilo's 47th-minute dismissal forced the home side to abandon their attacking fluidity, relying entirely on disciplined defending to absorb heavy pressure for the entire second half.
What does this mean for Palmeiras's season?
This gritty 1-0 victory secures three crucial points, keeping them firmly at the top of the table and reinforcing their championship credentials.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title Race Fireworks at Allianz Parque
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 77/100. This top-five clash is a genuine early-season title decider that will severely test the league leaders' flawless home record.
The Setup
When Palmeiras host Atletico Paranaense this April 19, 2026, the Stakes could not be higher. Sitting comfortably at the summit of Serie A with 25 points, the home side boasts a dominant Form rating fueled by five consecutive victories and an unblemished record in front of their own fans. The visitors arrive in fifth place, trailing by six points but bringing serious firepower of their own. While the overall Balance tilts toward the league leaders, a massive Stars rating guarantees plenty of individual brilliance on display.
Key Battle
The wide areas will dictate this contest, featuring a fascinating direct clash between Jhon Arias and Lucas Esquivel. The Palmeiras forward will constantly look to exploit the spaces left behind by the advancing fullback, creating a tactical chess match that could unlock either defense in the blink of an eye.
Our Prediction
We expect Palmeiras to secure a hard-fought victory in what should be a highly entertaining affair. The hosts will likely control possession early on, forcing their opponents to rely on swift counter-attacks. A 2-1 scoreline feels like the natural conclusion as the home crowd pushes their team over the line.