The Citizen (Gauteng)

POOL OF THE WEEK R6 TO PLAY Wednesday 30 June

S6 V3 P2

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M1 Bahia vs America Mineiro: Bahia have lost just once at home to newly promoted America Mineiro, who have had a poor start to the new Brazil Serie A season.

M2 Internacio­nal vs Palmeiras: Internacio­nal are unbeaten in their last four clashes with South American champions Palmeiras, managing two wins and two draws. Palmeiras have only one win in 20 visits to Internacio­nal’s fortress at Porto Alegre.

M3 Fluminense vs Athletico Paranaense: Fluminense have won their last two matches against Athletico, who before that had beaten them five times in a row. Athletico are currently one point ahead of their rivals on the Serie A log, having played a game less.

M4 Santos vs Sport Recife: A trip to Santos has never been easy in the past for Sport Recife, who have only one win in 13 visits. That lone away victory came back in 2017.

M5 Corinthian­s vs Sai Paulo: Local Serie A derby in Sao Paulo which in the past has seen 28 wins for Corinthian­s to 18 for their neighbours. There have been 24 draws, including their last meeting in May.

M6 Juventude vs Gremio: Gremio had won four times against Juventude over the last year before the two sides met in the Gaucho State league in which Juventude beat them 2-1. But Gremio still won the competitio­n.

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