Palmeiras and Fortaleza face each other on Sunday 08.02.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Copa do Brasil 2026 match. The game will take place at Palmeiras's home ground, the Allianz Parque.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras and Fortaleza Esporte Clube, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Palmeiras vs Fortaleza
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Under 10.5 Corners
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Palmeiras preview
Palmeiras heads into the match with the following record in the Copa do Brasil: in 2 matches, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Verdão's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 28 victories so far.
Palmeiras has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 72 goals, of which 7 were scored in the Copa do Brasil, resulting in an average of 3.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is José Manuel López, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Andreas Pereira has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, Palmeiras has conceded 1 goals in the Copa do Brasil (an average of 0.5 per game) and 31 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.76 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Fortaleza preview
Fortaleza comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the Copa do Brasil. They have secured 4 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.6 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 25 wins, 11 draws, and 10 losses.
Fortaleza Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 58 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the Copa do Brasil, with an average of 1.6 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.26.
Leão do Pici's offensive system is led by Juan Bautista Miritello, the team's top scorer this season. The argentinian forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Lucas Pacheco Affini. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.8 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 37 goals in 46 matches, averaging 0.8 per match.
Head to head: Palmeiras vs Fortaleza
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Palmeiras
Brazil - Copa do Brasil
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | L W W L D |
1.4 |
| Away | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Scored | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
2.97 | 3.22 | 2.72 |
|
xGA
|
0.37 | 0.39 | 0.34 |
Fortaleza
Brazil - Copa do Brasil
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Away | L L D W L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 5 | 0.67 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 3 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 50% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.67 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.24 | 1.12 |
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