Palmeiras Seeks to Solidify Paulistão Lead with Strategic Lineup

Palmeiras is set to face Botafogo-SP this Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 8:30 PM (Brasília time). The match will take place at Arena Nicnet, located in Ribeirão Preto. This game marks the conclusion of the sixth round of the prestigious Paulistão tournament.

Palmeiras’ Current Standing

Presently, Palmeiras holds the second position in the Paulistão standings, amassing a total of 12 points. They are closely followed by Novorizontino, who also has 12 points but boasts a superior goal difference. The current stats show Novorizontino with 8 goals scored and just 1 conceded.

Upcoming Matches

After the matchup against Botafogo-SP, Palmeiras will have only two games remaining in the first phase of the tournament. Their next fixtures are:

• Versus Corinthians on February 8 — Away
• Versus Guarani on February 15 — At Arena Barueri

Strategic Lineup Choices

Head coach Abel Ferreira has decided to implement a rotation strategy within the squad. He plans to field a reserve team against Botafogo-SP, without any of the starters who played in the recent 2-2 draw against Atlético-MG during the Brasileirão opening.

Palmeiras aims to solidify its lead in the Paulistão with this strategic approach. As the tournament progresses, every point is crucial for their advancement.