Palmeiras vs Fortaleza Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Palmeiras vs Fortaleza

Palmeiras host Fortaleza in this Brazilian Série A fixture, with kick-off set for 20:00 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Palmeiras Look the Value Bet

Palmeiras can prove too strong for Fortaleza and we’re backing them on the Asian Handicap -1.25 at -127. We need a two-goal margin of victory, although half our stake is returned if the favourites win by one goal.

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Palmeiras 2-1 Winners in Previous H2H

Palmeiras last league game saw them register a 4-1 win over Internacional. It was their fifth successive Série A home victory. Abel Ferreira's team boasted 61% possession and recorded eight shots on target, with Vitor Roque scoring a hat-trick and Lucas Evangelista also among the goals.

On Wednesday night, Palmeiras won 2-1 when visiting River Plate in the Copa Libertadores.

Fortaleza are two Série A defeats from two away from home. In their previous league match, they recorded a 2-0 home victory against Vitória. The Ceará side had 48% possession and three shots on goal, while Breno Lopes and Bruno Pacheco were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-1 away victory for Palmeiras when they last faced Fortaleza. It has been four Palmeiras victories, three Fortaleza wins and three draws in the previous 10 meetings between these sides.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Palmeiras	21	14	4	3	32	17	15	32:17	46
19	Fortaleza	22	4	6	12	22	34	-12	22:34	18

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7 wins and 3 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. Palmeiras have had 54.7% possession and 5.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.9 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts, while being awarded 3.1 corners.

Vitor Roque leads the way with 6 goals, Jose Lopez has 4, with Lucas Evangelista and two others on 2. The leading assistors have been Vitor Roque and Mauricio with 3.

Fortaleza have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 7.9 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 45.9% possession, 5.6 corners in their favour and 3.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 10.5 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Breno Lopes has scored 3 goals, followed by Lucca Prior and Deyverson on 2. Matheus Pereira is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Palmeiras predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Weverton (GK), Khellven, Gustavo Gomez, Murilo Cerqueira, Joaquín Piquerez, Andreas Pereira, Anibal Moreno, Felipe Anderson, José Manuel López, Facundo Torres, Vitor Roque.

Fortaleza predicted lineup (4-4-2): João Ricardo (GK), Eros Mancuso, Emanuel Brítez, Gaston Avila, Bruno Pacheco, Pierre, Matheus Pereira, Lucca Prior, Yago Pikachu, Juan Martin Lucero, Breno Lopes.

Palmeiras vs Fortaleza Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ready for Palmeiras vs Fortaleza with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to corners market insight, player props and a custom bet builder.

Match Prediction

This Série A match has the makings of a one-sided affair and we’re backing Palmeiras -1.25 at -127. There’s a large degree of confidence that the hosts can win by a decent margin.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Série A stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Palmeiras vs Fortaleza league stats:

• The -1.25 line has been covered by Palmeiras in 2 consecutive games at home.

Palmeiras -1.25 Probability

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 55.9% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Palmeiras 2 - 0 Fortaleza

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +475 and it involves Palmeiras winning 2-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joaquín Piquerez To Score +410

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras) is available to score at +410. We’ll take a chance with this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Joaquín Piquerez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+410

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -143

It has now been seven consecutive Palmeiras home games where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. There’s lots to enjoy about the Total Corners line which looks big and we’d anticipate the teams going under at -143.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Palmeiras

Total

8.30 5.20 3.10

Home

7.80 5.40 2.40

Away

11.80 6.50 5.30

Fortaleza

Total

9.40 5.60 3.80

Home

11.00 7.10 3.90

Away

9.80 5.50 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-143

Palmeiras Corners

Over 6.5

-120

Under 6.5

-120

Fortaleza Corners

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-163

Most Corners

1

-333

X

+800

2

+330

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Palmeiras vs Fortaleza Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Running Scared of Palmeiras Win

Bettors might not get rich backing Palmeiras at -294 to triumph in this Série A clash although these odds suggest a 75% probability that the favourites end up triumphing. Fortaleza are the +850 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

Should you want to back Palmeiras to lead at the break, then there is -118 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Fortaleza have been chalked up at +650 and the draw is +143.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Over and Under 2.5 Goals are trading at a similar price. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -179.

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Full-Time Result

1

-294

X

+370

2

+850

Half-Time Result

1

-118

X

+143

2

+650

Double Chance

1X

-2000

12

-588

X2

+195

Draw No Bet

1

-1111

2

+525

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-127

2 Hcp +1.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-111

Over 2.5

-116

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+123

No

-179

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira is priced at +350 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +132 to find the net anytime.

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

First

+132

Anytime

+350

José López (Palmeiras)

First

+163

Anytime

+380

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

First

+410

Anytime

+1050

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)

First

+510

Anytime

+1150

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Aníbal Moreno (Palmeiras)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Yago Souza Lisboa "Pikachu" (Fortaleza)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-114

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-154

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-204

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-233

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-222

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-270

José López (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-294

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-294

Yago Souza Lisboa "Pikachu" (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-370

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-400

Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-435

Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Aníbal Moreno (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Palmeiras vs Fortaleza Lineups & Team News

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