Fortaleza vs Palmeiras Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Aug 2026

Fortaleza vs Palmeiras Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Palmeiras To Win @ -122

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We’ll go directly for the pick of Palmeiras when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the Big Green are capable of a comfortable win against Fortaleza, with odds of -122 looking too good to pass up.

Scroll down to view our Fortaleza vs Palmeiras betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Fortaleza vs Palmeiras Preview

Série B outfit Fortaleza host Série A leaders Palmeiras in the second leg of their Copa do Brasil Round of 16 tie at Arena Pantanal, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Wednesday 5 August.

Comfortable First-Leg Win for Palmeiras

Palmeiras took control of the tie on Sunday with a 3-0 home win over Fortaleza in the first leg. The hosts dominated possession with 63% of the ball and won the shots-on-target count 9-2, while Mauricio, Jhon Arias and José Lopez all scored.

Palmeiras are on a three-match winning run against Fortaleza. They have also won six of the last 10 meetings between the sides.

Série B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Fortaleza	22	10	6	6	24	20	4	24:20	36

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Palmeiras	23	14	6	3	40	19	21	40:19	48

Confirmed Lineups

Fortaleza confirmed lineup (4-3-2-1): Joao Ricardo (GK), Mailton, Lucas Gazal, Tomas Cardona, Gabriel Fuentes, Lucas Sasha, Pierre, Rodrigo Santos, Welliton, Rodriguinho, Juan Miritello.

Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Carlos Miguel (GK), Agustin Giay, Murilo Cerqueira, Luis Benedetti, Arthur Gabriel, Felipe Anderson, Marlon Freitas, Lucas Evangelista, Riquelme Fillipi, Jose Lopez, Vitor Roque.

Main Match Prediction

There’s plenty of scope for Palmeiras to triumph in this Copa do Brasil encounter and we’ll take them to secure a victory. Take the odds of -122 feeling optimistic that a win can be bagged.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• Palmeiras have won 4 consecutive games on the road.
• Palmeiras have won 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Palmeiras have won 14 of their last 20 games.
• Fortaleza have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Fortaleza have lost their last 3 games against Palmeiras.

Our team of experts monitor the current injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

There are several exciting options when it comes to betting Palmeiras if you think they’ll win by some distance. One alternative is the Asian Handicap where you can select a line at a bigger price.

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Correct Score Prediction

Fortaleza 0 - 1 Palmeiras

Let’s go for Palmeiras to win 1-0, a bet which is available at +500. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Allan Andrade Elias Over 0.5 Shots On Target -147

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras) is available at -147 to have at least one shot on goal. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.

Latest Allan Andrade Elias Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

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Jhon Arias to Score +230

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras) has scored at least one goal in his past two games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +230 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Jhon Arias Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

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Fortaleza vs Palmeiras Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the bookmakers affording them a 56% chance of winning, Palmeiras might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -127 when it comes to this Copa do Brasil encounter. Fortaleza are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +340.

There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Palmeiras -0.5 at -127 or alternatively Fortaleza +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -100.

You can get a similar price whether you’re betting Under or Over 2.5 Goals. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -128.

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Full-Time Result

1

+340

X

+250

2

-127

Half-Time Result

1

+340

X

+116

2

+138

Double Chance

1X

-108

12

-370

X2

-526

Draw No Bet

1

+205

2

-333

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-100

2 Hcp -0.5

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-123

Over 2.5

-108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-111

There is +170 available that Jose Manuel "Flaco" Lopez finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +440.

Jose Manuel "Flaco" Lopez (Palmeiras)

First

+440

Anytime

+170

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

First

+450

Anytime

+170

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

First

+475

Anytime

+190

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

First

+600

Anytime

+230

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+240

Juan Miritello (Fortaleza)

First

+650

Anytime

+260

Paulo Henrique Filho 'Paulinho' (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+280

Nathan Fogaca (Fortaleza)

First

+700

Anytime

+290

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

First

+750

Anytime

+310

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

First

+750

Anytime

+310

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

First

+900

Anytime

+360

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

First

+900

Anytime

+370

Vitor Samuel Vitinho (Fortaleza)

First

+950

Anytime

+390

Luiz Fernando Moraes dos Santos (Fortaleza)

First

+950

Anytime

+390

Welliton Silva de Azevedo (Fortaleza)

First

+1100

Anytime

+420

Luis Pacheco (Palmeiras)

First

+1150

Anytime

+450

Alexander Barboza (Palmeiras)

First

+1150

Anytime

+475

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+1300

Anytime

+500

Pedro Henrique Konzen Medina (Fortaleza)

First

+1300

Anytime

+510

Maílton (Fortaleza)

First

+1300

Anytime

+550

Marlon Freitas (Palmeiras)

First

+1600

Anytime

+650

Paulo Baya (Fortaleza)

First

+1600

Anytime

+650

Lucas Crispim (Fortaleza)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Lucca Prior Pimenta (Fortaleza)

First

+1900

Anytime

+750

Emiliano Martinez Toranza (Palmeiras)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Jose Manuel "Flaco" Lopez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Paulo Henrique Filho 'Paulinho' (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Juan Miritello (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Vitor Samuel Vitinho (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Nathan Fogaca (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Luiz Fernando Moraes dos Santos (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Welliton Silva de Azevedo (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Pedro Henrique Konzen Medina (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-

Maílton (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Alexander Barboza (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Luis Pacheco (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Paulo Baya (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Crispim (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Lucca Prior Pimenta (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Marlon Freitas (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Emiliano Martinez Toranza (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Latest Copa do Brasil and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Fortaleza Stats

Palmeiras Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Fortaleza vs Palmeiras Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Fortaleza vs Palmeiras team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Copa do Brasil along with up-to-date injury news.

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