Palmeiras vs Fortaleza Prediction: Both Teams Carrying an Unbeaten Run Across All Competitions

In the upcoming fixture of Copa do Brasil, Round of 16, Leg 1, Palmeiras will be up against Fortaleza at the Allianz Parque in São Paulo, Brazil. With competition narrowing down to the best teams around, the upcoming matchup will be an interesting one to witness. The two teams last played against each other in November 2022, and Palmeiras won (4-0). If we compare the two sides on paper and their strengths mainly, Palmeiras definitely dominates Fortaleza in every department of the game. From the 12 matches played between the two, Palmeiras leads the head-to-head win count with the slightest of margins (5-4). Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Palmeiras - Coming off a Draw Against Bragantino at Home (DWWWW)

Going in the matchup, Palmeiras is ticking the charts in Brazil Serie A and leads the offensive stats with 16 goals so far. Hence, the men in green are expected to continue dominating and maintaining the unbeaten run. With 4 wins and a draw in the last five matches played across all competitions, Palmeiras will be looking to start the upcoming leg on a high. Talking about the scoring, Palmeiras has scored 14 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 2.80 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, they have conceded just 3 goals, averaging 0.60 goals per game. Moreover, the home side has shown resilient performances at home, as it has managed to secure 2 wins and a draw in the last three matches played at home. With the likes of Fabinho, Luan Garcia, Vanderlan, and Breno Lopes in the lineup, Palmeiras is likely to have a very stable lineup ahead of the contest. 

Fortaleza - Coming off a Goalless Draw Against Gremio (DDDWW)

Going in the matchup, Fortaleza is coming off a goalless draw against Gremio (0-0) and Fortaleza (0-0). From the last five matches played, Fortaleza has secured 3 draws and 2 wins. Though Fortaleza carries an unbeaten run forward in the contest, its striking form isn’t the best. With only goals conceded in 4 of the 6 matches played in Serie A, Fortaleza will be making things tough for the opposition. Fortaleza’s stand-out performance came against Estudiantes Merida (6-1), in which Pikachu, Welison, Galhardo, Calebe, Vierira, and Romero scored goals. Talking about the overall scoring, Fortaleza has scored 11 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 2.20 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, Fortaleza has conceded 4 goals, averaging 0.80 goals per game. 

Expert Betting Tips

With an unbeaten run in the last 10 matches across all competitions, Palmeiras will be starting as favorite. On the other hand, Fortaleza has maintained an unbeaten form in the last 13 matches played. With both sides carrying an unbeaten form, the upcoming matchup is likely to be a nail-biting one. Considering the home advantage for the home team, I am expecting a low-scoring encounter, with Palmeiras getting one or two through the defenses of Fortaleza. The game total is likely to be under 2.5 goals, and only the home side to score.

• Palmeiras to Win for 1.50
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.84
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.71