After suffering a defeat against Corinthians in the Copa do Brasil, Palmeiras is set to take on Vitória this Sunday (August 3) at 19:30 (Brasília time) in the 18th round of the Brasileirão. The match will take place at Barradão Stadium in Salvador and will be broadcasted on Premiere.
Palmeiras lost 1-0 to their rivals earlier in the week during the Copa do Brasil and may opt for a reserve squad against Vitória. Currently, they sit in third place in the Brasileirão standings with 32 points from 15 matches.
In terms of lineups, Palmeiras will face Vitória without any new injuries. However, key players such as defender Murilo, midfielder Felipe Anderson, and forwards Bruno Rodrigues and Paulinho remain sidelined. Given the critical Copa do Brasil clash midweek, coach Abel Ferreira may choose to field a mixed or entirely reserve team for this Brazilian league fixture.
The confirmed lineup for Palmeiras includes: Marcelo Lomba; Marcos Rocha, Benedetti, Micael, and Vanderlan; Martínez, Allan, and Raphael Veiga; Thalys, Luighi, and Flaco López. Coach: Abel Ferreira.
Players to watch are those who are currently injured or suspended, including Bruno Rodrigues, Murilo, Paulinho, and Martínez, Piquerez, Vitor Roque, and Facundo Torres who are on yellow card suspensions.
For Vitória, the confirmed starting lineup is: Lucas Arcanjo; Raúl Cáceres, Lucas Halter, Zé Marcos, and Maykon Jesus; Gabriel Baralhas, Pepê, and Ronald; Erick, Osvaldo, and Renato Kayzer. Coach: Fábio Carille.
Match details for Vitória vs. Palmeiras are as follows:
– Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
– Time: 19:30 (Brasília time)
– Venue: Barradão, Salvador (BA)
– Broadcast: Premiere (pay-per-view), and streaming on Globoplay with a subscription.
Palmeiras will look to bounce back following their recent loss and capitalize on their current standing as they push for strong performances in the ongoing tournament. Their upcoming schedule includes significant matches, including a rematch with Corinthians and an international fixture in the Libertadores, which adds to the excitement surrounding the squad. Fans can remain optimistic as the team aims to regain form and solidify their position in the league.