Palmeiras dominates the Brasileirão shot chart with 221 attempts in just 12 matches, boasting an average of 18.42 shots per game.
Yet, their conversion rate lags at a meager 31.67%, positioning them as the league’s least effective team at turning shots into goals.
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Abel Ferreira, their coach, frequently points out this shortfall, especially notable following a tough 3-0 loss to Fortaleza.
Bahia and Flamengo set a better standard in scoring efficiency. Bahia leads with a 43.06% success rate, scoring 20 goals from 144 shots.
Close behind, Flamengo manages a 42.20% rate, achieving the same goal tally from 173 attempts. These figures underscore the urgent need for Palmeiras to enhance their goal-scoring tactics.
Teams like Internacional and Atlético-GO also grapple with finishing issues but still outpace Palmeiras with slight improvements in their percentages.
The match against Fortaleza put Palmeiras’ inefficiencies into stark relief: 17 shots yielded no goals, whereas Fortaleza converted three goals from just 12 attempts.
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This ongoing issue of prolific shooting yet scant scoring casts a shadow over Palmeiras’ tactical approach.
