Remo head into this fixture in dismal form, winless in their last five with three defeats, and rooted in the relegation zone at 19th. As a newly promoted or struggling side facing the league leaders, the task could hardly be more daunting. With a clean sheet rate of zero at home and an average of 1.3 goals conceded per game, their defensive vulnerabilities are well documented.

Palmeiras arrive in commanding form, winning four of their last five away from home and keeping a clean sheet in 43% of those matches. Their away average of just 0.9 goals conceded speaks to a side that controls games rather than just winning them.

With Remo's home BTTS rate of 67% sitting notably above the league average of 55%, there is some evidence of open games here, though Palmeiras' defensive discipline on the road may suppress that. The gulf in class makes this look more comfortable for the visitors than a competitive contest.