Palmeiras vs Fortaleza EC Prediction, H2H & Stats
Brazil: Copa Do Brasil
· Round of 16 Head to head
Last 8 meetings
4 - 1
Fortaleza EC
1 - 2
Palmeiras
2 - 2
Fortaleza EC
3 - 0
Palmeiras
2 - 2
Palmeiras
3 - 1
Fortaleza EC
1 - 0
Palmeiras
3 - 0
Fortaleza EC
Top scorers
Copa Do Brasil
J. López
Palmeiras
4goals
Carlos Vinícius
Gremio
4goals
A. Bernabéi
Internacional
3goals
Rene
Vitoria
3goals
Erick
Vitoria
3goals
Maurício
Palmeiras
3goals
Kaio Jorge
Cruzeiro
3goals
F. Amuzu
Gremio
2goals
A. Gómez
Vasco DA Gama
2goals
Mandaca
Juventude
2goals
Recent form
1 - 0
Vasco DA Gama
W
0 - 0
Palmeiras
D
2 - 0
RB Bragantino
W
0 - 1
Fluminense
L
0 - 2
Palmeiras
W
1 - 2
Palmeiras
W
4 - 1
Corinthians
W
1 - 0
Bahia
W
0 - 0
Palmeiras
D
3 - 2
Palmeiras
L
0 - 0
Atletico Goianiense
D
2 - 2
Fortaleza EC
D
0 - 2
Fortaleza EC
W
2 - 2
CRB
D
0 - 1
Fortaleza EC
W
1 - 1
Nautico Recife
D
2 - 2
Athletic Club
D
1 - 2
Fortaleza EC
W
1 - 1
Ceara
D
1 - 0
Avai
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.9 Palmeiras · 0.6 Fortaleza EC
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
Copa Do Brasil 2026When the goals come
Side by side
Palmeiras
Fortaleza EC
Palmeiras vs Fortaleza EC: preview and prediction
Palmeiras host Fortaleza EC in the Brazil Copa Do Brasil (Round of 16) on Sunday, 2nd August 2026 at 20:00 at Nubank Parque, Sao Paulo.
Palmeiras are in good shape, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-L-W-D-W). Fortaleza EC are unbeaten, with 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (W-D-W-D-D).
In the last 8 meetings, Palmeiras won 4, Fortaleza EC won 2 and 2 ended level. These games average 3.4 goals, with both teams scoring in 63% and over 2.5 goals in 88%.
Our goal model expects about 1.9 goals for Palmeiras and 0.6 for Fortaleza EC. It gives Palmeiras the edge (68% home win, 21% draw, 11% away win), 46% for over 2.5 goals and 38% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-0.
Our pick was Home Win at odds of 1.24. We also like Over 2.5, Draw.
Palmeiras vs Fortaleza EC FAQs
What is the best prediction for Palmeiras vs Fortaleza EC?
Our top tip is Home Win: Home Win (1.24 odds).
Who will win Palmeiras vs Fortaleza EC?
Palmeiras are favourites: our model gives Palmeiras 68%, the draw 21% and Fortaleza EC 11%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 38% chance in our model, and it happened in 63% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.5 goals in total, with a 46% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Palmeiras vs Fortaleza EC?
Kick-off is on Sunday, 2nd August 2026 at 20:00 at Nubank Parque, Sao Paulo.
Who is the referee?
Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima, Brazil is in charge of this game.