TEAM NEWS
Even though they will count with right back Diego Renan coming back from suspension, Vitoria have three new players out due to the number of yellow cards -- striker Kieza and defenders Norberto and Victor Ramos.
Palmeiras were supposed to have their entire squad available for this match, but after winning the title last round they decided to already send 14 of their players on vacation and now they will have mostly reserves available for this game.
Vitoria
Suspended: Kieza, Norberto, Victor Ramos
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Jose Welison (fracture), Leandro Domingues (knee)
Palmeiras
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: None
MATCH PREVIEW
Being three points ahead of the relegation zone and having lost only one of their last four matches, Vitoria have the best chances of staying in the first division next year out of the three remaining clubs fighting against relegation and a draw here will be enough for them.
They are coming from a 1-0 away win against Coritiba that showed how serious they are about escaping from the Serie B and scored in all of their last five games in the league a total of 12 goals.
Meanwhile, Palmeiras don’t have anything to fight for in the league anymore and that’s why they sent their best names on vacation before the end of the season, which will make things even easier for Vitoria. However, without their main defenders, they should concede enough for us to see a high score win for the hosts with goals for both sides.
Head To Head
Palmeiras have won the last three meetings between these clubs including a 2-1 win earlier in the season.
Vitoria vs Palmeiras Stats
There have been under 2.5 goals in 56% of Palmeiras away games this season. Vitoria's joint most common home scoreline is a 1-0 defeat (3 times).
Vitoria Team News
Kieza, Norberto and Victor Ramos are all suspended for the hosts. Ramon should start at centre-back, with Diego Renan coming in at full back.
Palmeiras Team News
Alecsandro, Erik and Leandro Pereira could all get starts as the champions give some of their squad players a run-out here. Gabriel is expected to switch to right back.
