Palmeiras head to Arena Castelão on Sunday for the Serie A tie with home side Fortaleza.
Our full set of predictions, statistics and match poll for Fortaleza v Palmeiras can be seen below - along with the latest match odds.
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Fortaleza
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Fortaleza prepare for this match after a 0-0 Serie A tied result versus Internacional.
In that match, Fortaleza had 54% possession and 10 attempts at goal with 1 on target. Internacional got 9 attempts at goal with 1 on target.
In their last 6 fixtures, Juan Vojvoda's Fortaleza have netted a total of 7 times - an average number of goals scored per match of 1.17.
Palmeiras
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Palmeiras will come into the encounter following on from a 2-0 Serie A win vs Corinthians in their most recent outing.
In that game, Palmeiras managed 34% possession and 13 attempts on goal with 5 on target. For Palmeiras, the scorers were Joaquín Piquerez (14') and Emiliano Martínez (19'). At the other end, Corinthians got 8 attempts on goal with 1 of them on target.
A series of resolute showings by the Palmeiras defensive unit has seen the number of goals they’ve conceded amounting to 4 from their past 6 outings in total. Over that same time, their own attack force has managed to score 8.
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Head to head
Checking out their prior head to head meetings stretching back to 17/05/2023, there has been little between the sides with Fortaleza winning 2 of those games, Palmeiras 2 and 2 being draws in normal time.
A combined total of 19 goals were yielded between them in this period, with 9 of them from Fortaleza and 10 for Verdão. That’s an average goals per game of 3.17.
The last league match featuring these clubs was Serie A match day 31 on 26/10/2024 and the score finished Palmeiras 2-2 Fortaleza.
That day, Palmeiras managed 60% possession and 16 shots at goal with 6 on target. The scorers were Raphael Veiga (29') and Estêvão (57').
On the other side, Fortaleza had 10 attempts at goal with 3 on target. Hércules (38') and Moisés (62') scored.
The referee was Ramon Abatti.
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Team News: Fortaleza
Tomás Pochettino (Tendonitis), Breno Lopes (Forearm fracture), Tinga (Calf problems) and Emanuel Brítez (ankle sprain) won’t be able to feature for Fortaleza boss Juan Vojvoda.
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Team News: Palmeiras
Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira has not got a full squad to pick from. Raphael Veiga (Shoulder injury), Bruno Rodrigues (Knee injury), Lucas Evangelista (Hamstring injury) and Mayke (Hamstring injury) won’t be making appearances.
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Prediction
Looking at these two, we feel that Palmeiras and Fortaleza could well end up finding themselves level here, with both teams capable of netting.
A close call, and we think a draw is quite likely. That is why we are leaning toward a very even match with a 1-1 score draw at the end of this one.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for the game?
In terms of the bookies’ odds on the win-draw-win market, putting your money on Fortaleza can be had for 2.7, backing a drawn result is 3.1 & taking a punt on the winner to be Palmeiras gets 2.57. Those are the most competitive prices being offered at present.
Renata Leite,
08:14 16/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Fortaleza
Formed: 1918
Stadium: Arena Castelão (63,904)
Captain: Guilherme Tinga
Chairman: José Rolim Machado
Manager: Juan Vojvoda
Competitions: Serie A position 7, Copa do Brasil (Third Round), Copa Libertadores (Group E)