If you were looking for a goal-fest at the Allianz Parque today, I've got some bad news. Actually, it wasn't even at the Allianz. Because of that ongoing synthetic turf replacement that seems to be taking forever, Palmeiras hosted Mirassol over at Arena Barueri. The Palmeiras FC results today ended in a somewhat frustrating 0-0 draw, a scoreline that honestly doesn't tell the full story of a match defined by missed chances and a very visible "Andreas Pereira-shaped hole" in the midfield.
Coming off that high-intensity 1-0 win against Santos earlier this week, everyone expected Abel Ferreira’s squad to steamroll Mirassol. It didn't happen. The Verde looked a bit leggy, which is kind of expected when you’re playing your third match in seven days during the heat of a Brazilian January.
The Match Breakdown: What Actually Happened?
Look, Mirassol isn't a pushover anymore. They came with a clear plan: sit deep, frustrate Raphael Veiga, and hope for a mistake. It worked. Palmeiras controlled about 65% of the possession, but possession doesn't win you trophies if you can't put the ball in the net.
Flaco López had a header in the 34th minute that looked like a certain goal. Mirassol’s keeper made a fingertip save that had the few fans in Barueri pulling their hair out. Then you’ve got young Luighi, who’s been the breakout star of this early 2026 season. He came on late in the second half and nearly snatched it in stoppage time, but his shot clipped the post.
It’s one of those days. You know the ones. Where the ball just refuses to go in.
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The Midfield Problem without Andreas Pereira
We have to talk about the injury situation because it’s getting serious. Andreas Pereira is out. That shoulder trauma he picked up against Santos is expected to sideline him for about a month. Without him, the transition from defense to attack felt... clunky.
Abel tried to bridge the gap with Larson, but it’s not the same. Pereira has this way of finding space that most players in the Paulistão just can’t track. With Felipe Anderson also dealing with an ankle sprain and Facundo Torres out with a thigh issue, the creative depth is being tested way earlier than anyone wanted.
Why Today’s Result Matters for the Paulistão Standings
Even with the draw, Palmeiras stays at the top of their group. They’ve got 7 points from three matches (wins over Portuguesa and Santos, plus today’s stalemate).
- Round 1: 1-0 win vs. Portuguesa
- Round 2: 1-0 win vs. Santos (The Allan goal was class, honestly)
- Round 3: 0-0 draw vs. Mirassol
The "Big Four" in São Paulo are all watching each other closely right now. Santos is right on their heels despite losing the derby. If Palmeiras wants to keep that top seed for the knockout rounds, they can't afford many more "Barueri blunders."
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The Allianz Parque Drama
Let’s be real: Arena Barueri just isn't home. The atmosphere is different. The pitch is different. Palmeiras is basically a nomad until late February when the Allianz synthetic turf is finally ready. According to the latest club updates, the expectation is to return home for the match against... you guessed it, Mirassol again, but in the Brasileirão on March 15.
There’s a statistical dip when Palmeiras plays away from the Allianz. Since 2015, they’ve had to move home games 51 times. While they win most of them, the "suffocation" factor they exert on opponents at home seems to vanish in the more open, less hostile environment of Barueri.
Injury Ward Update
If you’re tracking the squad for your fantasy league or just out of pure obsession, here’s the latest medical bulletin from the Academia de Futebol:
- Andreas Pereira: Shoulder trauma. No surgery, but he's out for 4 weeks.
- Jefté: Closest to returning. He’s already training with the group after some muscle edema issues.
- Felipe Anderson: Started technical transition. Might see him in early February.
- Paulinho: Still recovering from that leg surgery. Long-term.
Abel Ferreira mentioned in the post-match presser today that he expects the team to hit "peak physical form" by February. Right now, it’s about surviving the schedule without losing more key players to the treatment room.
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What’s Next for the Verdão?
There is zero time to cry over dropped points. The schedule is relentless. Palmeiras travels to face Novorizontino on Tuesday, January 20. That’s a tough away trip. Then, the big one: São Paulo FC on the 24th.
If they play like they did today—slow, predictable, and hesitant in the final third—the Choque-Rei derby is going to be a long night. They need Vitor Roque or Flaco López to find that clinical edge again.
Next Steps for Fans and Analysts:
Keep a close eye on the Tuesday lineup. Abel is almost certainly going to rotate the squad to prevent more muscle injuries. If Jefté is fit, expect him to start to provide some much-needed width. Also, watch the betting lines for the Novorizontino game; after a 0-0 draw, the "Under 2.5 goals" market is likely going to be popular, but don't count out a Palmeiras bounce-back. They rarely stay quiet for two games in a row.