The match of 5th round between Palmeiras и Santos took place at Allianz Parque on 4 February 2018, Sunday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (30 September 2017) and ended with the victory of Santos with a score 0-1.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 2 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Palmeiras is in the TOP-4 with 9 points. This is the 3rd of 28 team game in the tournament.
Palmeiras has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 75. In addition, the distance from the first place is zero points (75 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 75 points additionally. The goal difference is 6:2. In addition, the Palmeiras offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. Palmeiras has the best defensive record in the league.
Santos is in the TOP-4 with 7 points. This is the 3rd of 28 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (Santos can score 75 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 2 points (75 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Santos and can score 69 points. The goal difference is 6:2. In addition, the Santos offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. Santos has the best defensive record in the league.
Palmeiras Stats
Palmeiras has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 4 wins and 1 draw.
The team scored 24 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 7 wins, 3 draws and zero losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 24-10. The average number of goals is 2.4. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.
Santos Stats
The team scored 12 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 3 wins, 3 draws и 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 14-15. The average number of goals is 1.4. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.2.