Mirassol vs Palmeiras

Mirassol host Palmeiras in round 25 of the Brasileirão with contrasting concerns. Abel Ferreira's side lead the table with 48 points from 23 matches, but a shaky recent run adds pressure to this trip. Mirassol sit 16th with 23 points, freshly dropped into the relegation zone after a 5-1 home defeat to Flamengo, a sharp fall for a team that spent part of the season in the top four. Palmeiras have won just once in their last four league games, though Vitor Roque, José Manuel López and Jhon Arias keep the attack sharp, with Andreas Pereira supplying the creativity. Mirassol's form has been patchy, a win over Remo followed by losses to Cruzeiro and Flamengo, with Igor Formiga their main goal threat. Palmeiras have won the last two meetings and lead the head-to-head 9-4 since 2008, chasing a first-ever hat-trick of wins over their rivals. Our prediction: 1-2