Two clubs in opposite halves of the Brazilian Serie A table will do battle today in a league match between Palmeiras and Santos. The Clássico da Saudade scheduled for 3 p.m. ET will be held at Pacaembu Stadium in Sao Paulo and can be live streamed here free (requires free trial registration). Additional TV coverage can be found on GolTV.

What They're Saying

Palmeiras manager Marcelo Oliveira (via CenarioMT): "I do not know how much was invested [in Lucas Barrios], but it is because he has quality and we are interested in Lucas because he will help us."

Santos head coach Dorival Junior (via Dia a Dia): "I have much respect for Marcelo [Oliveira]. He is the example of overcoming as a professional. He made consistent work in smaller teams. We had two wonderful years in Cruzeiro. Now, he is living a new moment in Palmeiras. We have everything to make a great game."

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: Rafael Marques is enjoying a modicum of success thus far this season. In 12 league appearances, the 32-year-old has five goals and two assists.

Palmeiras' Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Prass; Egidio, Ramos, Jackson, Lucas;Arouca, Gabriel; Marques, Robinho, Dudu; Leandro

Santos' Projected Lineup (4-2-1-3): Vladimir; Zeca, Braz, Werley, Ferraz; Mala, Renato; Lima; Gabriel, Oliveira, Geuvanio

Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (lineups and statistics via WhoScored).

Standings

RnkTeamMPWDLGFGA+/-Pts
1Clube Atlético Mineiro1492328131529
2Sport Club Corinthians Paulista14923168829
3Fluminense138321711627
4Grêmio148241914526
5Sao Paulo FC137332012824
6Sport136612314924
7Palmeiras1364321101122
8Atlético-PR136161616019
9Chapecoense136161112-119
10Internacional145451316-319
11Ponte Preta134541516-117
12Cruzeiro135171211116
13Flamengo145181319-616
14Avaí134451419-516
15Figueirense134361218-615
16Goiás143471214-213
17Santos133461721-413
18Coritiba13238817-99
19Vasco da Gama13238521-169
20Joinville13229616-108