Portuguesa return to home soil to face Velo Clube at 9:00 PM Jan 17, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Paulista A1 campaign.

Portuguesa are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Velo Clube will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Portuguesa hold the edge with 3 wins to Velo Clube's 1 in 5 meetings. 1 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 2-2.

With so much at stake in the Paulista A1, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.