Sunday , 16 August 2026

Fortaleza EC vs SE Palmeiras, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Fortaleza EC
1 – 2
Full Time
SE Palmeiras
Sun 20 Apr 2025 · 21:30 UTC Castelao HT 45' · FT 45'
Allanzinho 29' Y
Y 81' Richard Rios

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs SE Palmeiras — Serie A at Castelao.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 23 34
6 Cruzeiro EC 22 33
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 SC Corinthians Paulista 22 32
9 Coritiba FBC 23 31
10 Botafogo FR 21 30
11 CA Mineiro 21 29
12 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
13 EC Vitoria 22 26
14 Gremio FBPA 21 25
15 SC Internacional 22 23
16 Mirassol FC 21 23
17 Santos FC 21 22
18 CR Vasco da Gama 21 22
19 Clube do Remo 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 22 11

Head-to-Head

4
3
7
Fortaleza EC 14 games · Avg 3.1 goals SE Palmeiras
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-20 Fortaleza EC 1–2 SE Palmeiras 2024-10-26 SE Palmeiras 2–2 Fortaleza EC 2024-06-27 Fortaleza EC 3–0 SE Palmeiras 2023-11-26 Fortaleza EC 2–2 SE Palmeiras 2023-07-22 SE Palmeiras 3–1 Fortaleza EC

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr SE Palmeiras H 1–2 L
17 Apr EC Vitoria A 1–2 L
13 Apr SC Internacional H 0–0 D
06 Apr Mirassol FC A 1–1 D
29 Mar Fluminense FC H 2–0 W
08 Dec SC Internacional H 3–0 W
SE Palmeiras
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr Fortaleza EC A 2–1 W
16 Apr SC Internacional A 1–0 W
12 Apr SC Corinthians Paulista H 2–0 W
06 Apr SC Recife A 2–1 W
30 Mar Botafogo FR H 0–0 D
08 Dec Fluminense FC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
39% Clean Sheets
SE Palmeiras this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

SE Palmeiras
0-15
3/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
5/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

SE Palmeiras
Jose Manuel Lopez 6 G 3 A
Ramon Sosa 4 G 2 A
Allan 4 G 2 A
Mauricio 4 G 1 A
Jhon Arias 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Castelao that hosts another battle between Fortaleza EC and SE Palmeiras.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fortaleza EC and SE Palmeiras are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 15' Fortaleza EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fortaleza EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' SE Palmeiras fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 29' The referee shows Fortaleza EC player a card on 29.
  • 34' It looks like no one’s ball. SE Palmeiras is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 39' SE Palmeiras seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 44' SE Palmeiras are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 49' Facundo Torres Perez adds to his 1 season tally! SE Palmeiras lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 54' It looks surprising Fortaleza EC does not make any changes. Emiliano Martinez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 58' Brilliant from the ! Jose Manuel Lopez makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 58.
  • 63' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for David Luiz suffering a number of foals already.
  • 66' A change in the Fortaleza EC ranks — David Luiz exits the field as Juan Lucero enters on 66.
  • 70' Deyverson makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Fortaleza EC are in front.
  • 71' A change in the SE Palmeiras ranks — Felipe Anderson exits the field as Mauricio enters on 71.
  • 72' It is a substitution in SE Palmeiras team. Jose Manuel Lopez is replaced by Vitor Roque on 72 minute.
  • 76' The supporters are chanting for Diogo Barbosa. He replaces Facundo Torres Perez on 76 minute.
  • 77' Fresh legs for SE Palmeiras! Allan comes on to replace Allanzinho.
  • 81' Richard Rios picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 81' The Fortaleza EC manager makes a substitution. Richard Rios departs to be replaced by Kervin Andrade.
  • 86' Fortaleza EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • Another three points for SE Palmeiras.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Vojvoda

SE Palmeiras Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Abel Ferreira

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Raphael Veiga 4
Roni 3
Juan Lucero 3
Ze Rafael 3
Willian 2
David 2
Endrick 2
Andreas Pereira 2

Head to Head

2025-04-20 Fortaleza EC 1–2 SE Palmeiras 2024-10-26 SE Palmeiras 2–2 Fortaleza EC 2024-06-27 Fortaleza EC 3–0 SE Palmeiras 2023-11-26 Fortaleza EC 2–2 SE Palmeiras 2023-07-22 SE Palmeiras 3–1 Fortaleza EC

Fortaleza EC Form

2025-04-20 Fortaleza EC 1–2 SE Palmeiras L 2025-04-17 EC Vitoria 2–1 Fortaleza EC L 2025-04-13 Fortaleza EC 0–0 SC Internacional D 2025-04-06 Mirassol FC 1–1 Fortaleza EC D 2025-03-29 Fortaleza EC 2–0 Fluminense FC W 2024-12-08 Fortaleza EC 3–0 SC Internacional W

SE Palmeiras Form

2025-04-20 Fortaleza EC 1–2 SE Palmeiras W 2025-04-16 SC Internacional 0–1 SE Palmeiras W 2025-04-12 SE Palmeiras 2–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2025-04-06 SC Recife 1–2 SE Palmeiras W 2025-03-30 SE Palmeiras 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2024-12-08 SE Palmeiras 0–1 Fluminense FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.32 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27 SE Palmeiras xG
I would bet for: Fortaleza EC or SE Palmeiras 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC35% Draw29% SE Palmeiras36%
Actual: SE Palmeiras win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
65%
Draw or SE Palmeiras
65%
Fortaleza EC or SE Palmeiras
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC27% Draw48% SE Palmeiras25%
Actual: SE Palmeiras win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push SE Palmeiras covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 20% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 19% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
SE Palmeiras keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.