Fluminense vs Palmeiras preview

Brazil flag 2026 Serie A, Brazil
Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho Sat, 15 Aug - 7:30 PM
Serie A
FluminenseFLU
PalmeirasPAL
KICKOFF : Sat, 15 Aug - 7:30 PM
Round 23 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Serie A regular season action in 2026 brings Fluminense against Palmeiras at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho. The home side currently occupies fourth position in the domestic table. Visitors sit atop the standings after consistent results throughout the campaign. Power ratings place the away team ahead by a margin of 9.3 points. Palmeiras registers the higher overall score at 76.44 while Fluminense records 67.18. Form indicators show a clear gap with the visitors ahead on 29.61 against 13.11 for the hosts. Both clubs enter without recent outing details listed. League positions reflect domestic competition only and underscore the challenge facing the home eleven.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Fluminense occupies fourth place domestically while Palmeiras leads the table.
  • Form: Away side leads with a form score of 29.61 against home 13.11.
  • Squad: Palmeiras registers as stronger with power score 76.44 over 67.18.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable ahead of this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics show no specific data for either side.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data carries low confidence and relies on proxy values.
  • xVariable: Power advantage of 9.3 points favors the visiting team.
  • Market: Baseline split: Fluminense 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Palmeiras 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Fluminense L. Zubeldía
L. Zubeldía
VS
Palmeiras A. Moreira Ferreira
A. Moreira Ferreira
1.47
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.16
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Botafogo Rank: 69 D
Bahia Rank: 63 D
Grêmio Rank: 63 D
Bragantino Rank: 64 D
Cruzeiro Rank: 69 D
Mirassol Rank: 66 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Internacional Rank: 64 D
Vitória Rank: 62 W
Atlético Mineiro Rank: 64 L
Coritiba Rank: 59 W
Chapecoense Rank: 53 W
Flamengo Rank: 76 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
67.18
76.44
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Fluminense
Palmeiras
Power Score
67.18
76.44
League Position
4
1
Global Rank
343
129

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Fluminense — Opponent-weighted form score
Palmeiras — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Fluminense Palmeiras

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Fluminense FLU Home
5 matches
Palmeiras PAL Away
Match Record
2
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
2
Goals
4
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
4
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-08T01:08:24+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 15, 2026, 07:30 PM
Competition
2026 Serie A, Brazil · Round 23 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
Capacity
78838
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel
Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel Goalkeeper
98
Vitor Eudes de Souza Costa
Vitor Eudes de Souza Costa Goalkeeper
27
Marcelo de Araújo Pitaluga Filho
Marcelo de Araújo Pitaluga Filho Goalkeeper
3
Thiago Emiliano da Silva
Thiago Emiliano da Silva Defender
6
Renê Rodrigues Martins
Renê Rodrigues Martins Defender
13
Guilherme Antonio Arana Lopes
Guilherme Antonio Arana Lopes Defender
2
Samuel Xavier Brito
Samuel Xavier Brito Defender
21
Igor Rabello da Costa
Igor Rabello da Costa Defender
29
Julián Camilo Millán Díaz
Julián Camilo Millán Díaz Defender
23
Cláudio Rodrigues Gomes
Cláudio Rodrigues Gomes Defender
4
Ignacio da Silva Oliveira
Ignacio da Silva Oliveira Defender
22
Juan Pablo Freytes
Juan Pablo Freytes Defender
44
Jemmes Bruno Ribeiro da Silva
Jemmes Bruno Ribeiro da Silva Defender
46
Julio Cesar Lima Fidelis
Julio Cesar Lima Fidelis Defender
40
Davi Duarte Schuindt
Davi Duarte Schuindt Defender
10
Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima
Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima Midfielder
25
Alisson Euler de Freitas Castro
Alisson Euler de Freitas Castro Midfielder
94
Otávio Henrique Passos Santos
Otávio Henrique Passos Santos Midfielder
—
Miguel David Terans Pérez
Miguel David Terans Pérez Midfielder
32
Luciano Federico Acosta
Luciano Federico Acosta Midfielder
11
Jefferson David Savarino Quintero
Jefferson David Savarino Quintero Midfielder
16
Gustavo Nonato Santana
Gustavo Nonato Santana Midfielder
35
Hércules Pereira do Nascimento
Hércules Pereira do Nascimento Midfielder
8
Matheus Martinelli
Matheus Martinelli Midfielder
7
Givanildo Vieira de Souza
Givanildo Vieira de Souza Attacker
14
Germán Ezequiel Cano
Germán Ezequiel Cano Attacker
17
Agustín Canobbio Graviz
Agustín Canobbio Graviz Attacker
30
Yeferson Julio Soteldo Martínez
Yeferson Julio Soteldo Martínez Attacker
19
Rodrigo Castillo
Rodrigo Castillo Attacker
90
Kevin Steven Serna Jaramillo
Kevin Steven Serna Jaramillo Attacker
9
John Kennedy Batista de Souza
John Kennedy Batista de Souza Attacker
15
Matheus dos Reis Francisco
Matheus dos Reis Francisco Attacker
28
Riquelme Felipe Silva de Almeida
Riquelme Felipe Silva de Almeida Attacker

Squad ▼

14
Marcelo Lomba do Nascimento
Marcelo Lomba do Nascimento Goalkeeper
1
Carlos Miguel dos Santos Pereira
Carlos Miguel dos Santos Pereira Goalkeeper
21
Kaique Pereira Azarias
Kaique Pereira Azarias Goalkeeper
15
Gustavo Raúl Gómez Portillo
Gustavo Raúl Gómez Portillo Defender
2
Alexander Nahuel Barboza Ullúa
Alexander Nahuel Barboza Ullúa Defender
26
Murilo Cerqueira Paim
Murilo Cerqueira Paim Defender
22
Joaquín Piquerez Moreira
Joaquín Piquerez Moreira Defender
3
Bruno de Lara Fuchs
Bruno de Lara Fuchs Defender
12
Khellven Douglas Silva Oliveira
Khellven Douglas Silva Oliveira Defender
4
Agustín Giay
Agustín Giay Defender
6
Jefte Vital da Silva Dias
Jefte Vital da Silva Dias Defender
43
Luis Gustavo Roncholeta Benedetti
Luis Gustavo Roncholeta Benedetti Defender
56
Arthur Gabriel Santana Marcolino
Arthur Gabriel Santana Marcolino Defender
8
Andreas Hoelgebaum Pereira
Andreas Hoelgebaum Pereira Midfielder
30
Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira
Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira Midfielder
17
Marlon Rodrigues Freitas
Marlon Rodrigues Freitas Midfielder
32
Emiliano Martínez Toranza
Emiliano Martínez Toranza Midfielder
18
Mauricio Magalhães Prado
Mauricio Magalhães Prado Midfielder
33
Erick Machado Belé
Erick Machado Belé Midfielder
48
Larson Torna Ferreira dos Santos
Larson Torna Ferreira dos Santos Midfielder
50
Luis Felipe Pacheco da Costa
Luis Felipe Pacheco da Costa Midfielder
7
Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes
Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes Attacker
11
Jhon Adolfo Arias Andrade
Jhon Adolfo Arias Andrade Attacker
10
Paulo Henrique Sampaio Filho
Paulo Henrique Sampaio Filho Attacker
19
Ramón Sosa Acosta
Ramón Sosa Acosta Attacker
42
J. López
J. López Attacker
9
Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira
Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira Attacker
37
Riquelme Fillipi Marinho de Souza
Riquelme Fillipi Marinho de Souza Attacker
40
Allan Andrade Elias
Allan Andrade Elias Attacker

CONCLUSION

Palmeiras arrives with superior league standing and stronger power metrics that suggest control over proceedings. Fluminense must leverage home support at the iconic venue to offset the deficit in recent form indicators. Limited data on efficiency and set pieces leaves room for tactical adjustments on the day. The visitors hold the edge in overall squad assessment yet domestic fixtures often produce tight encounters. Both teams face uncertainty from missing recent performance records. Expect structured play with emphasis on positional discipline from the leaders.