Palmeiras vs Fluminense – Match Preview

High-flying Palmeiras is set to host Fluminense at the Allianz Parque. This match marks the final round of the Serie A tournament. Scheduled for a 19:00 GMT kickoff this Friday, it draws significant attention. Palmeiras, currently in second place with 73 points, aims to strengthen their campaign. Fluminense, at 15th with 43 points, hopes to end their season on a high note. Victory is crucial for both; Palmeiras could clinch the top spot, and Fluminense aims to surpass expectations.

Palmeiras – Form

Palmeiras has displayed resilience in their recent Serie A matches. They secured two wins and faced one defeat. On December 5th, they achieved a 2:1 win against Cruzeiro away from home. Mauricio and Estevao scored, with the latter securing the win in the final moments. They experienced a setback at Allianz Parque on November 27th, losing 1:3 to Botafogo RJ. Richard Rios scored a consolation goal. However, they bounced back against Atletico GO on November 23rd. Raphael Veiga’s goal led to a 0:1 victory.

Fluminense – Form

Fluminense’s recent performances have been mixed. Their latest match on December 5th against Cuiaba ended in a 1-0 victory at home. Before that, they secured a 1-1 draw at Athletico Paranaense on December 1st. Their match on November 26th against Criciuma ended in a goalless draw at home. These results show a level of consistency in their play.

Palmeiras – Fluminense – Head to Head

The last encounter between Palmeiras and Fluminense was on July 25th, 2024. Fluminense secured a 1-0 victory in the Serie A competition. In their last 10 matches, Palmeiras won 3 times, while Fluminense had 4 victories. The remaining 3 matches ended in draws. This rivalry has been closely contested. In the most recent five matches, both teams scored in two games. Palmeiras has a strong home record against Fluminense, winning 5 of the last 6 matches without conceding a goal.

Palmeiras – Fluminense – Standings

The standings highlight an interesting narrative as the Serie A season concludes. Palmeiras is in 2nd place with 73 points from 37 matches. They have scored 60 goals. The home advantage at Allianz Parque could be crucial. Fluminense is in 15th place with 43 points. Their goal difference is negative. Palmeiras is performing as expected, possibly vying for the top spot. Fluminense, however, is below their preseason expectations.

Palmeiras vs Fluminense – Top scorers

Palmeiras’ offense is led by Estevao, who has scored 13 goals. Raphael Veiga and Jose Lopez have 11 and 10 goals, respectively. Rony and Mauricio have also contributed with 4 and 3 goals. Fluminense’s top scorer is Jhon Arias with 7 goals. Kaua Elias follows with 6 goals. Vinicius Lima and German Cano have each scored 4 goals. Ganso has added 3 goals, showing Fluminense’s diverse scoring options.

Palmeiras vs Fluminense – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Palmeiras with odds of 1.48 for a home win. Fluminense’s odds stand at 7.00. The draw is at 4.10. Palmeiras’ strong form and impressive home record against Fluminense make them the favorites. Fluminense faces challenges, including injuries and suspensions. The “halftime-fulltime” bet at 2.00 for Palmeiras leading at the break could attract bettors. The “draw-no-bet” market for Palmeiras offers a safer option at 1.143. The “double-chance” market for a Palmeiras win or draw is at 1.10.

Palmeiras vs Fluminense – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” odds are at 1.85, and “Under 2.5” at 1.95. Considering both teams’ past performances, “Under 2.5” at 1.95 might be appealing. Palmeiras has a solid defense, especially at home against Fluminense. The visitors have struggled to score in away games, supporting a low-scoring match prediction.

Palmeiras vs Fluminense – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams to Score” are 1.95 for “Yes” and 1.80 for “No”. Given the teams’ history and Palmeiras’ defensive strength, “BTTS: No” at 1.80 is the more probable outcome. Fluminense has found it challenging to score in away matches against Palmeiras.

Palmeiras vs Fluminense – Prediction