All eyes will be on Allianz Parque as two of the Brazilian Serie A's top 3 teams draw swords on Saturday, 26 October. View our free Palmeiras vs Fortaleza predictions below.
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Palmeiras vs Fortaleza predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- Over three goals were scored on average in Palmeiras’ last five matches.
- Five of the last six encounters between these teams went above the 2.5-goal line.
- Palmeiras are currently on a nine-match unbeaten run across all competitions (W7, D2).
- Fortaleza have lost three consecutive trips to this stadium.
Correct score prediction: Palmeiras 2-1 Fortaleza
Although Fortaleza have been the best home team in the Serie A this season, they have managed only four wins in 14 away games so far. Given that Palmeiras have won 11 out of 14 home games, coupled with the fact that they won seven of their last eight league matches, we are backing the hosts to claim all the spoils.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Palmeiras are overwhelming favourites
- HOME:2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW:3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY:5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Palmeiras have been the most in-form team in the Serie A these past couple of months. They have a near-perfect record in their last eight Serie A games, with seven wins and a draw. Abel Ferreira's troops are a force to be reckoned with at home, as they won 12 their last 14 matches at Allianz Parque.
With that in mind, Palmeiras are the expected winners at 2/5 (1.40). Teams with these odds generally have a 71.4% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Palmeiras had the lead at the halftime break in six of their last seven matches. On that note, HT Palmeiras to win has an appealing look at 19/20 (1.95). That one has a 51.3% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
In the last five clashes between Palmeiras and Fortaleza, both teams have two wins apiece with a draw between them. However, it is worth mentioning that Fortaleza have lost their last three, and five of their last six trips to Allianz Parque.
Brazil Serie A 26/11/23
Fortaleza EC
Palmeiras
Brazil Serie A 22/07/23
Palmeiras
Fortaleza EC
Copa do Brasil 31/05/23
Fortaleza EC
Palmeiras
Copa do Brasil 17/05/23
Palmeiras
Fortaleza EC
Brazil Serie A 03/11/22
Palmeiras
Fortaleza EC
Palmeiras preview: Sights set on a 10-match unbeaten run
Marcos Rocha and Anibal Moreno will serve their one-game suspensions in this encounter, having accumulated the maximum allowable number of yellow cards.
Expected to miss this contest due to injury are Murilo Cerqueira (thigh), Mauricio (knee), Joaquin Piquerez (knee) and Bruno Rodrigues (knee).
Predicted lineup: Weverton (GK), Paulista, Gomez, Reis, Mayke, Rios, Rafael, Anderson, Veiga, Estevao & Lopez.
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Sao Paulo
0
Palmeiras
1
Copa Libertadores 08/05/25
W
Cerro Porteno
0
Palmeiras
2
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
W
Vasco da Gama
0
Palmeiras
1
Copa do Brasil 30/04/25
W
Ceara
0
Palmeiras
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
L
EC Bahia
1
Palmeiras
0
Fortaleza preview: Looking to improve their fortunes on the road
On the other hand, Marinho, Tinga, Bruno Pacheco and Breno Lopes are all suspended for the visitors, while Tomas Cardona (thigh) and Lucas Sasha (calf) are sidelined with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Ricardo (GK), Kuscevic, Britez, Titi, Mancuso, Hercules, Rossetto, Welison, Martinez, Moises & Lucero.
Copa Libertadores 14/05/25
D
Atletico Bucaramanga
0
Fortaleza
0
Brazil Serie A 10/05/25
W
EC Juventude
0
Fortaleza
5
Copa Libertadores 07/05/25
W
Colo Colo
0
Fortaleza
4
Brazil Serie A 03/05/25
D
Sao Paulo
0
Fortaleza
0
Copa do Brasil 29/04/25
D
Retro FC Brasil
1
Fortaleza
1