Palmeiras vs Internacional de Limeira Prediction: Palmeiras looks to bounce back from opening defeat

A 96th-minute goal by Farias gave Novorizontino a draw and prevented Palmeiras from winning its Paulistão opener. It wasn't a good performance from the reigning Brazilian and Paulista champion, which struggled to contain the home side's momentum. In its first game of the season at the Allianz Parque, Palmeiras will be looking to redeem itself and give the fans a win.

Endrick is the main absentee in Abel Ferreira's team, as he is with the Brazil U-23 team that will compete for a place at the Olympic Games in Paris. Gabriel Menino and Dudu are still injured and won't be playing either. Despite these absences, the Verdão has enough talent in its ranks to beat Inter de Limeira easily. Caio Paulista, Bruno Rodrigues, and Moreno are the signings so far this season. Artur, who left for Zenit St Petersburg, is the main departure. Winning is Palmeiras' only objective for this match after a disappointing display against Novorizontino.

The Paulista Lion won the state championship once in 1986 and is currently competing in the Série D. In its opening game, Inter was stunned at home by Portuguesa, losing 3-2 with two late goals. It was a bad result for the Limeira team that hopes to avoid relegation, but it was a loss against a possible direct opponent. The Lion's task against Palmeiras doesn't look easy, not least because the Verdão didn't win its first game, and the players don't want to make it easy on their home debut.

It would be a big surprise if Palmeiras didn't win this game. The difference between the two teams is too big. Indeed, that was also the case against Novorizontino, but the team that took two points off the Verdão in Round 1 narrowly missed out on promotion to the Série A last year. Inter de Limeira plays in the Série D, two divisions below the Tiger of the Valley. I'll bet on Palmeiras winning without conceding, as the odds for a simple bet on the home team winning are very low.