Palmeiras host Fortaleza on the Allianz Parque on Wednesday (Might 17) within the first leg of their Copa do Brasil final 16 tie.
The hosts are having fun with a superb run of outcomes and can fancy their possibilities as early contenders for the Brasileiro Serie A. Palmeiras opened their cup marketing campaign with a 4-2 comeback win over Tombense earlier than drawing 1-1 in opposition to the second-tier facet within the second leg.
Palmeiras are four-time winners of the cup competitors, final lifting the trophy in 2020. They’ve did not impress within the event since then, although.
Fortaleza, in the meantime, are additionally taking part in nicely for the time being and can hope to hold that momentum into the home cup. They demolished fourth-tier Aguia de Maraba within the earlier spherical, profitable 6-1 within the first leg and 2-0 within the second.
Palmeiras vs Fortaleza Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 12 conferences between Palmeiras and Fortaleza, who path 5-4.
- The hosts picked up a 4-0 win within the final assembly between the 2 groups, snapping a three-game winless run within the fixture.
- Palmeiras are the highest-scoring facet within the Serie A, with 16 targets.
- Fortaleza have the joint-best defensive document within the high flight, conceding 4 occasions.
- The Verdao have stored simply two clear sheets in ten video games throughout competitions.
- The Leao do Pici have conceded simply as soon as in 5 away video games.
Palmeiras vs Fortaleza Prediction
Palmeiras have received 4 of their final 5 video games and are unbeaten of their final ten throughout competitions. Their final defeat on the Allianz Parque got here in July final 12 months, in order that they’re overwhelming favourites,.
Fortaleza, in the meantime, are on a run of three attracts and are unbeaten in 13 video games. They’ve been stable on the street lately however may see defeat in opposition to considerably stronger opposition.
Prediction: Palmeiras 1-0 Fortaleza
Palmeiras vs Fortaleza Betting Suggestions
Tip 1 – End result: Palmeiras
Tip 2 – Targets – Over/below 2.5 – Beneath 2.5 targets (4 of the guests’ final six video games have produced fewer than 2.5 targets.)
Tip 3 – Each groups to attain: No (Each groups have scored in simply considered one of their final eight matchups.)
