Liverpool vs Palmeiras Prediction: The Uruguayans will try to create a surprise

The mythical stadium is memorable, not just for all Uruguayans but also for Palmeiras, who won there the Copa Libertadores final in 2021 against Flamengo. The Brazilians have seven points and will qualify for the knockout stage if they win the game. Liverpool has four points, as do Independiente del Valle, and will try to, at least, get a point.

Liverpool

In the Uruguayan Primera División, the Black and Blues are in ninth place, a long way behind leader Penãrol. The two sides met in the last round and drew 2-2, so the champions remain 17 points behind Penãrol. Liverpool is having a disappointing season, and only the performance in the Copa Libertadores has mitigated the frustration. With four points secured in two home games, this encounter with Palmeiras will be Liverpool's last in front of its supporters. The final two fixtures will be on the road against San Lorenzo and Independiente del Valle. The Uruguayans lost 3-1 in São Paulo but now need to do better if they want to dream of qualifying.

Palmeiras

The Verdão ended a three-match winless streak in the Série A by beating Cuiabá 2-0 away. Estêvão was once in the spotlight when he suffered a foul inside the area after a magnificent move in which he dribbled past two opponents. The 17-year-old had no problem taking the penalty and scored Palmeiras' second goal, settling the match. The team climbed to sixth place in the table and is two points behind leaders Athletico Paranaense and Bahia. The Paulistas will host Athletico in a highly anticipated match in the next round. For now, Abel Ferreira's side is focused on the game in Montevideo and getting a victory. If Palmeiras triumphs, it will qualify for the knockout stage and allow the coach to rotate the players in the last two rounds of the group. That would be the ideal scenario for the Verdão to be at full strength for the Brasileirão matches.

Expert Betting Tips

Palmeiras is the favorite but will have to work hard as the Uruguayans will give everything to at least draw the game. In São Paulo, the Brazilians won 3-1 and can repeat the victory. Both teams have talented attacking players capable of scoring goals, such as Luciano Rodríguez for Liverpool or Endrick and Estêvão for Palmeiras, which suggests that both teams will score.