Palmeiras, currently in second place, has the tough mission of visiting a complicated and hard-working team like Fortaleza in the 12th round of the Brasileirão.
After a series of adverse results, The Leao do Pici got back on a positive path and drew 1-1 with Atlético Mineiro on the last matchday. The goal came from Breno Lopes.
The Verdão is in a great moment and proved it by beating Juventude 3-1, with goals from José Lopez, young star Estevao, and Mayke. They are Flamengo’s runner-up.
When and Where?
Wednesday, June 26, 8:30 pm ET at the Arena Castelão
Moneyline odds:
Fortaleza 3.24
Palmeiras 2.27
Draw Offs :
3.3
Where can I watch it?
Premiere, Star+, Paramount+, and Vix
Why Bet on Fortaleza?
Fortaleza has become accustomed to being a mid-table team, a club that gets into international cups and enjoys making Brazilian soccer’s historic teams miserable. However, this season, it has faced some ups and downs. They are coming off a 1-1 draw with Atlético Mineiro, thanks to a goal by Breno Lopes. The Leão do Pici deepened the bad moment of the Galo, which has three matches without a victory.
At the moment, with ten matches played, Fortaleza is in 11th place with 14 points but has a game in hand, so it could climb a couple of positions when it catches up with the schedule. Their record is only three wins, five draws, and two defeats. But what is worrying is that they have only eight goals scored, a low figure that even teams in direct relegation, such as Fluminense and Vitória, surpass.
At home , they have played five games , winning two of them and drawing three. They have just scored five goals but received three.
Dudu, Marinho, and Moises are injured, but Argentine striker Juan Martín Lucero, suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards, will be able to return.
Why Bet on Palmeiras?
Palmeiras is, along with Flamengo, the great candidate to become champion of Brasileirão. Their roster is top-notch, and their coach, Abel Ferreira, has proven to be a born winner. Last game, goals from Flaco Lopez, Estevao, and Mayke helped them beat Juventude 3-1 at home, completing their fifth win in a row.
Including Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil, the Verdão has accumulated eight matches without losing, winning six of them. Their last setback was on May 12, when they were beaten 2-0 by Athletico Paranaense.
This good run has the São Paulo team in second place with 23 points, one behind the leader, Flamengo. There is no team with better results in recent times than the club led by Ferreira. And the interesting thing is that their star player is the young Estevao (17 years old), who will move to Chelsea for 34 million euros fixed, plus 27 million euros more in variables. So far, the skillful player has three goals and two assists.
Bruno Rodrigues, Lazaro, and Romulo are Palmeiras’ casualties with injuries. Meanwhile, Gustavo Gómez and Richard Ríos are in the Copa America with their National Team.
Final Betting Analysis: Fortaleza vs. Palmeiras
The last meeting at Fortaleza’s home was a 2-2 draw at the end of last season, which left the Verdão as champions.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Palmeiras as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 2.32, Fortaleza has 3.17, and the draw is at 3.28.
Fortaleza is usually a tough opponent for any team in Brazil, but Palmeiras is in great form, and their goal is to be the leader of the Brasileirão. So, they will take the three points at the Castelão stadium.
Go for a win for Palmeiras. If you bet $100 at 2.32, you will gain $132 for a total payout of $232.
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