Coritiba vs Palmeiras Prediction: When will the Palmeiras nightmare end?

Things change quickly in football, and after ten games without conceding a goal in all competitions, the elimination in the Copa Libertadores against Boca Juniors has triggered a crisis at Palmeiras. It's the worst moment for the club since Abel Ferreira took over in November 2020. Palmeiras is in a real nightmare with four straight defeats and is already in fifth place in the table. The opposition in this round is Coritiba, a team that is practically doomed to relegation.

The Coxa failed to build on the two wins in a row that gave fans hope for a possible recovery. The reality proved to be very harsh against Cuiabá with a heavy 3-0 defeat. Nineteenth place and a ten-point gap to the three teams in the positions immediately above them do not give the team much hope of salvation. Nobody expects a surprise against Palmeiras, despite the Paulistas' poor form, but Coritiba's players will certainly give their best.

If the Verdão doesn't beat Coritiba, the atmosphere could start to get very heavy, and protests against the management could grow even louder. After four defeats, the team has said goodbye to the title, and qualification for the Copa Libertadores is at stake, so it's urgent to start winning. Palmeiras has reached the last four semi-finals of the South American competition, and it would be almost a scandal to miss out. The Portuguese coach will face his second suspension game and won't be on the bench guiding the team. Even so, a Palmeiras win is a must.

Despite the terrible form, Palmeiras is far superior to Coritiba. A draw, though unlikely, could still happen if the game doesn't go well again. There have been plenty of surprises in the Brasileirão, which is why I'm opting for Double Chance for the Paulistas, combined with a minimum of two goals scored, given Coritiba's permeable defense.