Does Flaco López play today? Where to watch Palmeiras x Vitória today at 7:30 pm for the Brasileirão

Flaco López is confirmed as Palmeiras’s starter for the clash against Vitória, scheduled for this Wednesday, at 7:30 pm, on Allianz Parque. The Argentine striker, who recently returned from injury, will be the Verdão’s main offensive reference in the anticipated match of the 37th round of the Brasileirão 2025.

The lineup has not yet been officially announced, but the Abel Ferreira coach has already announced that the player will start playing. Outros athletes who returned from selections will be evaluated this morning, which could change important parts.

• Palmeiras seeks recovery after two consecutive defeats
• Vitória fights to get out of the relegation zone
• Game is broadcast live on sportv and Premiere

The duel pits teams at opposite ends of the table face to face and promises intensity from the start.

Where to watch Palmeiras vs Vitória live

The match between Palmeiras and Vitória will be broadcast live to all of Brasil on the sportv and Premiere channels, starting at 7:30 pm (Brasília time).

Those who prefer to follow for free can follow the complete real time on ge, with videos of the main moves, updated statistics and minute-by-minute comments from 6:30 pm.

There is no broadcast on free-to-air TV this time, so pay-per-view options are the only options to watch the full game.

Palmeiras likely lineup with Flaco López starter

Abel Ferreira must send a formation to the field with important news. Flaco López, recovered, starts as a center forward. Andreas Pereira and Allan return from suspension and reinforce the midfield.

Probable Palmeiras:

• Carlos Miguel
• Khellven
• Bruno Fuchs (or Gustavo Gómez)
• Murilo
• Jephthah (or Piquerez)
• Aníbal Moreno
• Andreas Pereira
• Mauritius (or Raphael Veiga)
• Felipe Anderson (or Vitor Roque)
• Allan
• Flaco López

The athletes who were with national teams arrive this morning and undergo a physical assessment. Gómez, Piquerez, Vitor Roque and Facundo Torres are doubts, but the tendency is for at least some to be spared or enter during the game.

Certain absences: Lucas Evangelista, Paulinho and Weverton remain out due to injury or transition.

Vitória arrives with reinforcements and changes in the lineup

Jair Ventura recovers important pieces for the confrontation in São Paulo. Camutanga, Edu, Baralhas and Dudu are available again after suspension or injury.

Probable Vitória:

• Thiago Couto
• Eric (or Raúl Cáceres)
• Lucas Halter
• Camutanga
• Ze Marcos
• Ramon
• Decks
• William Oliveira
• Matheuzinho
• Aitor Cantalapiedra
• Renzo López (or Renato Kayzer)

Raúl Cáceres traveled with the delegation and may reappear. No attacks, Renzo López competes for a place with Renato Kayzer. The Bahian team needs to win to maintain any mathematical chance of leaving Z-4 in this round.

History of clashes between Palmeiras and Vitória

Palmeiras has a wide advantage in recent history against Vitória. Nos last ten games, there were seven wins for the team, two draws and just one defeat.

In the first round of Brasileirão 2025, Verdão won 2-0 at Barradão, with goals from Flaco López and Raphael Veiga. At home, the Palmeiras has not lost to the Vitória since 2009.

• Last five games on Allianz Parque: five Palmeiras wins
• Biggest recent defeat: 6-0 in 2018
• Vitória hasn’t beaten Palmeiras away from home in 16 years

Last five games for each team

Palmeiras is coming off two consecutive defeats that cost them the lead in the championship.

Latest Palmeiras results:

• Flamengo 3 x 1 Palmeiras
• Palm trees 0 x 2 Cruzeiro
• Corinthians 2 x 2 Palmeiras
• Palm trees 3 x 1 Botafogo
• International 1 x 2 Palmeiras

Vitória alternates results and hasn’t won in three rounds.

Latest Vitória results:

• Victory 1 x 1
• They are Paulo 3 x 1 Vitória
• Victory 0 x 1 Atlético-MG
• Youth 1 x 1 Vitória
• Victory 2 x 1

Refereeing and game details on Allianz Parque

Lucas Paulo Torezin (PR) referees the game, assisted by Guilherme Dias Camilo (MG) and Thiaggo Americano Labes (SC). No VAR, Rodolpho Toski Marques (PR) leads the team.

The match takes place at Allianz Parque, at São Paulo, with a capacity for around 43 thousand fans. Ingressos are still available on official Palmeiras channels, with prices starting at R$120.

Weather forecast in São Paulo for 7:30 pm indicates partly cloudy skies, temperature around 22°C and low chance of rain.

Predictions and expectations for the confrontation

Analysts point to clear favoritism for Palmeiras. The average of predictions indicates an alviverde victory by an elastic score, between 2-0 and 3-1.

Flaco López appears as the main candidate to score, especially after resuming the rhythm of the game. The Argentine already has 12 goals this season and is usually decisive against teams that play closed.

Vitória bets on the defensive strength of Camutanga and Lucas Halter to try to hold back the Palmeiras attack and explore counterattacks with Matheuzinho and Cantalapiedra.

Brasileirão 2025 Individual Top Scorers and Highlights

Flaco López shares attention with other attackers in Palmeiras. Felipe Anderson and Raphael Veiga are also going through a good phase and could appear in the game.

On the Vitória side, Matheuzinho is the main playmaker, with seven assists in the competition. Renzo López, if they start, are looking for the ninth goal to help in the fight against relegation.

Palmeiras has the second best attack in the championship, while Vitória has one of the leakiest defenses among the 20 clubs.

Numbers that explain the pressure on both sides

Palmeiras has 68 points and needs to win to avoid distancing themselves from the leader Flamengo. Uma victory could put the team back in direct contention for the title with two rounds to go.

Vitória has 36 points and occupies 18th place. Qualquer result other than victory mathematically eliminates the Bahian club from leaving Z-4 in this round.

• Palmeiras has a 72% success rate as home team
• Vitória only won twice away from home in 2025
• Allianz Parque averages 3.1 goals per game compared to Palmeiras

This Wednesday’s clash defines opposite paths: recovery and title hunting for one side, a desperate fight to stay in Série A for the other.