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Palmeiras will invite Fortaleza to Allianz Parque in the Brazilian Serie A on Saturday. Both teams have enjoyed a good run of form this season, with the hosts in second place in the standings and Leão do Pici in third place, with four points fewer.
The defending champions have enjoyed a 10-game unbeaten streak in the league, recording seven wins. They resumed their league campaign following the international break with a 5-3 away win over Juventude last week. Raphael Veiga bagged a hat-trick in that win.
The visitors have seen a drop in form recently and have one win in their last four games. They played out a 1-1 home draw against Atletico Mineiro last week, with Marinho scoring in the 15th minute. Marinho and Tinga were sent off in the second half.
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Palmeiras vs Fortaleza Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have locked horns 24 times in all competitions. The hosts have a narrow 10-8 lead in this fixture and six games have ended in draws.
- The two teams met in the reverse fixture in June, with Leão do Pici recording a 3-0 home win. It was their first win in Serie A against the reigning champions since 2021.
- The visitors are winless in their last four away games in the Brazilian Serie A, suffering three defeats.
- Palmeiras have won 11 of their last 12 home games in Serie A, scoring at least two goals in these wins while keeping six clean sheets.
- Fortaleza have failed to score in four of their last six away meetings against the defending champions while conceding at least three goals in five games in that period.
- The hosts have the best goalscoring and defensive record in the Brazilian Serie A, scoring 51 goals while conceding 23 times in 30 games.
Palmeiras vs Fortaleza Prediction
Verdão extended their unbeaten streak in all competitions to nine games last week, scoring at least five goals for the third time in seven games, and will look to continue that form here. They are on a four-game winning streak at home in Serie A, scoring 14 goals, and are strong favorites.
Marcos Rocha and Aníbal Moreno are suspended due to the accumulation of yellow cards. Murilo and Bruno Rodrigues are injured while Maurício and Joaquín Piquerez are doubts.
Leão do Pici are winless in their two league games in October and will look to return to winning ways here. They are winless in their last five away games, suffering four losses, which is a cause for concern.
Lucas Sasha and Tomás Cardona are doubts for the trip to Sao Paulo while Marinho and Tinga will serve suspensions.
Considering the visitors' struggles in away games this season and Verdão's impressive home record, the reigning champions should be able to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Palmeiras 2-1 Fortaleza
Palmeiras vs Fortaleza Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Palmeiras to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Estêvão to score or assist any time - Yes
