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€154.30m

12 Apr17:30
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Corinthians vs Palmeiras Prediction Serie A

Derby Paulista prediction: Corinthians vs Palmeiras story

Mark your calendar for Sunday, 2026-04-12 at 22:30 GMT (18:30 in Brasília): the Neo Química Arena hosts the Derby Paulista, and this Corinthians vs Palmeiras prediction comes with real tension on both benches. It’s Round 11 of the Brasileirão, with Record TV, CazéTV and Premiere set to carry every noisy second.

Where this derby finds both teams right now

The table tells a story that feels almost unfair. Corinthians are stuck in 16th with 10 points from 10 matches and dragging a nine-game winless run across all competitions, their worst since 2007. Palmeiras, meanwhile, are top with 25 points (8W-1D-1L) and a five-match league winning streak after beating Bahia 2-1. In other words: one side needs a reset button, the other wants the title parade music already queued.

Touchline drama and team news (because it’s always a derby)

Corinthians pulled the trigger after a 0-1 home loss to Internacional and removed Dorival Júnior. The new man is Fernando Diniz, and this match is his first real league exam in charge (after a Libertadores outing days earlier). On the Palmeiras side, the biggest absence isn’t on the pitch: Abel Ferreira is suspended for eight matches by the STJD (Palmeiras are appealing), so he won’t be barking instructions from the dugout.

  • Corinthians absences: Memphis Depay is out 4–6 weeks with a grade 2 thigh strain; Gui Negão, Kaio and Hugo are also sidelined. Allan may miss out due to suspension. Yuri Alberto had a wisdom tooth removed but is expected to be available.
  • Palmeiras core: mostly healthy, leaning on Flaco López for goals, Andreas Pereira for the final pass, and Gustavo Gómez to keep the back door locked.

Tactical feel: possession vs punch

Expect Corinthians to have more of the ball (around 57% possession projected), which fits the Diniz idea: build, recycle, and try to control the rhythm. The risk is obvious—if the passing gets sloppy, Palmeiras love turning one mistake into one big chance. In recent head to head meetings that edge has mattered: on 2026-02-08, Corinthians 0-1 Palmeiras, a game decided by fine margins and patience.

Corinthians vs Palmeiras prediction: betting angle and stats

Now to the numbers and the betting odds. The 1x2 market lists Corinthians at 2.88, the draw at 3.0, and Palmeiras at 2.9. Palmeiras are slight favorites, which matches form and squad value too: Corinthians at €154.30m versus Palmeiras at €222.880m.

Our NerdyTips picks (and why they fit the derby)

  • Best tip: Under 3.5 total goals at 1.17, confidence 7.7/10 (NerdyTips AI trust 7.8). With both teams projected for 9 shots each but only 2 on target for Corinthians and 3 for Palmeiras, this leans toward a low-scoring grind.
  • 1x2 lean: Palmeiras win (2) at 2.9, but with a low trust rating of 1.7. It’s a nod to form, not a guarantee—derbies don’t care about spreadsheets.

The model’s story ends with final score prediction: 0-1, and a half-time score: 0-0. Add in an estimated 9 corners (5-4), and 2 yellow cards each, and you’ve got the classic derby recipe: tense, choppy, and decided by one moment—probably when you’re looking away to complain about the referee.

So, if you want the cleanest route for this Corinthians vs Palmeiras prediction, the under 3.5 total goals is the sensible play. If you want the bolder narrative bet, Palmeiras edging it again fits the head to head trend—but keep stakes modest, because Diniz’s first league derby can create chaos in ways even the best models can’t fully price in.

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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Corinthians vs Palmeiras

U3.5 -588

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -588
7/10

1x2 Tip

2 190

Palmeiras is expected to win with odds of 190
1/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -588

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match
7/10

Both Teams To Score

No -141

At least one team is not expected to score
3/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U4.5 -161

Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
1/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

0:1

Stats Predictions

0.73
xG
0.63
57%
Ball Possession
43%
9
Total Shots
9
2
Shots on Goal
3
3
Shots Off Goal
3
5
Corners
4
2
Yellow Cards
2

Average / Match

0.73
Expected Goals
0.83
1.7
Total Goals
2.3
0.6
Goals Scored
1.5
1.1
Goals Against
0.8
58%
Possession
50%
10.1
Total Shots
11.5
2.4
Shots on Goal
3.8
4.3
Shots off Goal
4.6
14.4
Fouls
15.1
5.5
Corners
4.7
1.5
Offsides
2.1
2.9
Yellow Cards
1.8
436
Total Passes
356

Overview Last 10 Matches

1
Wins
8
6
Over 1.5 Goals
7
1
Over 2.5 Goals
6
1
Over 3.5 Goals
0
5
Both Teams Scored
7
0
Unexpected Wins
0
1
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

Corinthians
13 - 17 - 15
Palmeiras
Palmeiras Palmeiras 07-Aug-25
0:2
Corinthians Corinthians
Palmeiras Palmeiras 16-Mar-25
0:1
Corinthians Corinthians
Palmeiras Palmeiras 12-Apr-25
2:0
Corinthians Corinthians
Palmeiras Palmeiras 06-Feb-25
1:1
Corinthians Corinthians
Palmeiras Palmeiras 02-Jul-24
2:0
Corinthians Corinthians
Palmeiras Palmeiras 18-Feb-24
2:2
Corinthians Corinthians
Palmeiras Palmeiras 29-Apr-23
2:1
Corinthians Corinthians
Palmeiras Palmeiras 23-Apr-22
3:0
Corinthians Corinthians
Palmeiras Palmeiras 17-Mar-22
2:1
Corinthians Corinthians
Palmeiras Palmeiras 12-Jun-21
1:1
Corinthians Corinthians

Profile time Recent Matches of Corinthians

14 MayW Corinthians Corinthians 1 Barra Barra 0
10 MayW Corinthians Corinthians 3 Sao Paulo Sao Paulo 2
07 MayD Santa Fe Santa Fe 1 Corinthians Corinthians 1
04 MayL Mirassol Mirassol 2 Corinthians Corinthians 1
01 MayW Corinthians Corinthians 2 Penarol Penarol 0
26 AprW Corinthians Corinthians 1 Vasco G Vasco G 0
22 AprW Barra Barra 0 Corinthians Corinthians 1
19 AprD Vitoria Vitoria 0 Corinthians Corinthians 0
16 AprW Corinthians Corinthians 2 Santa Fe Santa Fe 0
12 AprD Corinthians Corinthians 0 Palmeiras Palmeiras 0

Profile time Recent Matches Of Palmeiras

14 MayWJacuipense Jacuipense 1 Palmeiras Palmeiras 4
10 MayDRemo Remo 1 Palmeiras Palmeiras 1
05 MayWSporting Sporting 0 Palmeiras Palmeiras 2
02 MayDPalmeiras Palmeiras 1 Santos Santos 1
30 AprDCerro Porteno Cerro Porteno 1 Palmeiras Palmeiras 1
26 AprWBragantino Bragantino 0 Palmeiras Palmeiras 1
23 AprWPalmeiras Palmeiras 3 Jacuipense Jacuipense 0
19 AprWPalmeiras Palmeiras 1 Atletico P Atletico P 0
16 AprWPalmeiras Palmeiras 2 Sporting Sporting 1
12 AprDCorinthians Corinthians 0 Palmeiras Palmeiras 0

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3 FluminenseFluminense1525-2027
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5 Atletico ParanaenseAtletico1520-1623
6 BahiaBahia1420-1822
7 RB BragantinoRB Bragantino1517-1820
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9 CoritibaCoritiba1518-1920
10 VitoriaVitoria1418-2019
11 CruzeiroCruzeiro1520-2519
12 BotafogoBotafogo1426-2718
13 Atletico-MGAtletico-MG1518-2118
14 InternacionalInternacional1516-1618
15 SantosSantos1521-2218
16 CorinthiansCorinthians1513-1518
17 GremioGremio1515-1717
18 MirassolMirassol1416-2013
19 RemoRemo1516-2512
20 Chapecoense-scChapecoense-sc1414-279
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