Palmeiras vs Fluminense Prediction 26 February 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Palmeiras and Fluminense promises to be a showdown between two formidable teams with impressive recent performances. Palmeiras sit atop the league standings, showcasing excellent form and scoring prowess, particularly on home turf. Meanwhile, Fluminense hold the third spot, delivering solid results on the road. Both clubs are eager to solidify their positions as the championship gets underway.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between these teams took place on 23 November 2025 and ended in a goalless draw. Here's a comparative breakdown from that encounter (Palmeiras were the home side):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 15 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Palmeiras and Fluminense:
- 40 matches played;
- home victories - 18, away victories - 16, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 49 to 38;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.15, in the 2nd half - 1.03;
- average total goals per match - 2.18.
Head-to-head statistics Palmeiras - Fluminense

Palmeiras Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Paulista A1 League, with Palmeiras hosting Capivariano. The match concluded with a 4-0 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Palmeiras vs Capivariano):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 7 vs 8;
- fouls: 2 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 2.
🟢 Palmeiras are renowned for their attacking prowess. They top the table and are in fine form with four wins and a draw in their last five matches. Averaging 3.33 goals per game, they highlight their offensive efficiency. However, their defense occasionally falters, conceding 1.33 goals per match. In past encounters with Fluminense, they haven't always showcased their full strength, but their current form suggests we can expect more from them.
Match Results: Palmeiras

Fluminense Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Carioca League, where Vasco da Gama hosted Fluminense. The game concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Fluminense vs Vasco da Gama):
- possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corners: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 22 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
🔴 Fluminense are a formidable opponent from the upper echelon of the standings, currently sitting in third place. The team boasts an impressive unbeaten streak: eight wins and one draw in their last ten outings highlight their stability and reliability. They average 1.5 goals per game while maintaining a solid defense, conceding just 0.7 goals per match. Despite these strong performances, they have historically faced challenges when playing away against Palmeiras.
Match Results: Fluminense
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 40;
- First-half wins at home - 7; away - 4; draws - 9;
- Average first-half total: 1.15;
- Today's home team averages 0.55 goals, while the visitors average 0.6.
First-Half Stats: Palmeiras (home) vs Fluminense (away)
- Tournament matches played: 1 vs 1;
- Wins: 1 (100%) vs 1 (100%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 3 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 2 vs 1;
- Draws: 5 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.6) vs 0.5 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.1).
- Palmeiras have scored in the first half in six consecutive matches (Serie A).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Matches played - 40;
- Home wins - 18, Away wins - 16, Draws - 6.
Statistics: Palmeiras vs Fluminense
- Tournament matches: 3 vs 3;
- Wins: 2 vs 2;
- Win percentage: 67% vs 67%;
- Losses: 0 vs 0;
- Draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 8;
- Losses: 2 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
- Fluminense have covered a +1.5 handicap in their last 5 away head-to-head meetings against Palmeiras (Serie A).
- Fluminense have covered a +1.5 handicap in their last 20 matches consecutively.
- Fluminense have covered a +1.5 handicap in their last 10 Serie A matches consecutively.
- Fluminense have covered a +1.5 handicap in their last 9 away matches consecutively.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head (average total):
- Home team - 1.23, Away team - 0.95;
- Overall head-to-head - 2.18;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 17 times; at home - 8 times.
Average Total Statistics: Palmeiras vs Fluminense
- Tournament average: 4.67 vs 2;
- Goals scored: 3.33 vs 1.33;
- First half: 1.67 vs 0.33;
- Second half: 1.67 vs 1;
- Palmeiras at home in the tournament - 5;
- Fluminense away in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches: 2 (home - 2.8) vs 1.5 (away - 1.2).
- Palmeiras have scored less than 1.5 goals in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head Serie A clashes.
- Palmeiras have scored less than 1.5 goals at home in the last 5 head-to-head Serie A clashes.
Corners Prediction
Palmeiras: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 5.67; at home - 6;
- Last 10 matches average total - 6.3; at home - 7.8.
Fluminense: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 3.67, away - 4;
- Last 10 matches average total - 5.2; away - 4.4.
- Palmeiras have had over 5.5 corners at home in the last 5 head-to-head Serie A meetings.
- Palmeiras have had over 5.5 corners at home in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Palmeiras have had over 5.5 corners at home in 6 of their last 7 Serie A matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Matches played - 40;
- Both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
- At home - 8 times.
Statistics: Palmeiras vs Fluminense
- Tournament matches: 3 vs 3;
- Season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 2;
- Palmeiras BTTS at home - 1 (100%);
- Fluminense BTTS away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- Palmeiras BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Fluminense BTTS away - 2 (40%).
Exact Score Prediction
Common Results Statistics (current season):
- The most frequent scorelines in the tournament: 0-1 (4/30, 13.3%), 1-1 (4/30, 13.3%), 2-1 (4/30, 13.3%);
- Palmeiras most often finish at home with: 5-1 (1/1, 100%);
- Fluminense most often end away games with: 1-1 (1/1, 100%).
The algorithm predicts the top three outcomes based on statistics and probability distribution:
1-1 - 10.21% (odds: 6.5)
2-1 - 8.55% (odds: 8)
2-0 - 7.94% (odds: 8.5)