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Palmeiras Faces Juventude with Key Players Missing

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SÃO PAULO, Brasil — Palmeiras will play against Juventude on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) in a postponed match of the 12th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The game will take place at Allianz Parque and will be broadcast live on sportv and Premiere.

Palmeiras leads the Campeonato Brasileiro with 55 points, tied with Flamengo but with one less match played. Both teams will have the same number of games after this duel. A win for Palmeiras could give them a three-point lead over Flamengo.

Juventude, on the other hand, is in a difficult position, sitting second to last in the standings with only 23 points. The team, coached by Thiago Carpini, has not won in five games, including a recent home defeat to Fortaleza.

The Verdão will be significantly impacted by the absence of several key players. Gustavo Gómez, Emiliano Martínez, and Vitor Roque are suspended. Gómez and Martínez were also called up for international friendlies, along with Facundo Torres. Aníbal Moreno and Flaco López are also unavailable due to national team duties, and injuries have sidelined Khellven and Sosa.

Palmeiras’ potential lineup includes Weverton; Giay, Bruno Fuchs, Murilo, and Piquerez; Andreas Pereira, Allan, Felipe Anderson, and Mauricio; with Raphael Veiga and Luighi (substituted by Bruno Rodrigues) up front.

On the other side, Juventude has Mandaca suspended and Luan Freitas injured. However, the team welcomes back Caíque, who has recovered from a rib injury. Jandrei is set to start in goal, backed by Igor Formiga, Abner, Rodrigo Sam, and Marcelo Hermes on defense; Jadson, Caíque, Sforza, and Lucas Fernandes will make up the midfield; with Ênio (Bilu) and Gilberto in attack.

Currently, betting odds favor Palmeiras, reflecting their stronger squad despite the player absences. The match is crucial for both teams, with the stakes high for those battling at opposite ends of the table.