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Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · +2 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +6 goal difference
BetGenius backs Palmeiras or Draw (Double Chance) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Palmeiras arrive in Rio de Janeiro with stronger recent form, recording three wins, a draw and only one loss in their last five matches, while Fluminense have struggled, managing two wins against three defeats. Palmeiras also boast a higher goals‑for average (1.6) and a tighter defence (0.8 goals conceded per game) compared with Fluminense’s 1.2 and 1.0 respectively.
Fluminense’s home record is solid – three wins, one draw and one loss at the Maracanã with an average of 1.6 goals scored and only 0.8 conceded – but they are missing several key players through injury, including Alisson and G. Cano. Palmeiras are only missing one injured player, Jefte, limiting the impact on their line‑up.
Head‑to‑head meetings have been fairly balanced, but the most recent encounter saw Fluminense win 3‑2 at home. Both sides have been involved in BTTS outcomes in 60 % of their meetings and the average total goals per game sits around 2.1, suggesting a goal‑rich semi‑final is plausible.
Combined scoring rate: 3.4 goals per game (Fluminense at home plus Palmeiras away).
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Fluminense have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.1 goals a game.
Palmeiras’ superior recent performance and better scoring record give them a clear edge, while Fluminense’s home advantage and recent head‑to‑head win keep the draw within reach. The combination of Palmeiras’ stronger form, limited injuries and both teams’ propensity to both score supports a double‑chance on Palmeiras or a draw, with an expectation of at least three goals in the match.
Published October 13, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
