**Palmeiras** holds the edge as the league leaders with **41 points** from 18 games, while **Internacional** sits just above the drop zone with **21 points**. Palmeiras also won all of the last three H2H meetings between these sides.

**Palmeiras**’s league-best defence, conceding only **13 goals** in 18 matches, faces an **Internacional** attack that has scored **21 times** but lacks consistency. **Abel Ferreira**’s side will look to control midfield through **R. Sosa**, while **Internacional** must rely on **A. Rodríguez** to disrupt their rhythm.

For **Palmeiras**, defender **G. Gómez** anchors the backline, while attacker **J. López** provides the cutting edge with **30 goals** scored as a team. For **Internacional**, goalkeeper **S. Rochet** must be sharp, and midfielder **Allex** will need to drive play forward.

**Palmeiras** is without **Allan Elias**, **Benedetti**, and **Bruno Fuchs** for this fixture. **Internacional** will be missing **Richard**, **Thiago Maia**, and **Bruno Tabata**.