Sampaio Correa will play Palmeiras in the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil this midweek. Sampaio are presently the best performing team of the Maranhense having won twice and drawn twice this campaign. From their last six matches in all competitions, Sampaio have won twice, drawn thrice and lost once. The team has additionally won once, drawn twce and lost thrice in their last six home matches. Visitors Palmeiras, on their part, have won four times and drawn once to sit at the top of the Paulista. From their last six matches in all competitions, Palmeiras have won five times and drawn once. The team has additionally won twice, drawn thrice and lost once in their last six away matches. From their last four head to head matches, Palmeiras have won twice, Sampaio once and one match ended in a draw.
While the two sides are both in great form presently, they will find it difficult to score goals. But Palmeiras are historically superior to Sampaio and will contest for a win or at the very least a draw.