Fluminense vs Palmeiras Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: 23 July, 2025 | Estádio do Maracanã | Brazilian Serie A | 23:00 (BST)

Brazilian Serie A action heats up on Wednesday, July 23rd, as Fluminense host Palmeiras at the iconic Estádio do Maracanã. Flu seek to rebound from consecutive defeats, while Palmeiras aim to extend their strong away form. Can the home side upset the odds, or will Palmeiras continue their charge?

Key Betting Tip: Palmeiras to win at 2.45 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Fluminense vs Palmeiras Predicted Lineups

Fluminense Predicted XI: Fabio, Freytes, T. Silva, Ignacio, Cuga, Rene, Martinelli, Bernal, Canobbio, Lima, Everaldo

Ganso is sidelined for a few more weeks due to injury.

Palmeiras Predicted XI: Weverton, Piquerez, Micael, Gomez, Giay, Mauricio, Moreno, Evangelista, F. Anderson, Torres, Roque

Starting centre half, Bruno Fuchs, is suspended for this game. Bruno Rodrigues and Murilo Cerqueira continue to be absent through injury.

Fluminense vs Palmeiras Current League Standings

After 13 games played, Fluminense are 8th, but have games in hand over most above them due to the Club World Cup. They have 20 points, with six wins, two draws, and five losses.

After 13 games played, Palmeiras are 4th, but have games in hand over most above them due to the Club World Cup. They have 26 points, with eight wins, two draws, and three losses. If they are to win their two games in hand, they will go within a point of the top spot.

Fluminense vs Palmeiras Head-to-Head Timeline

In their last 42 meetings, Fluminense have won 19 times, Palmeiras have won 16 times, and there have been 7 draws.

Recent Head-to-Head matches:

• December 2024: Palmeiras 0-1 Fluminense
• July 2024: Fluminense 1-0 Palmeiras
• December 2023: Palmeiras 1-0 Fluminense
• August 2023: Fluminense 2-1 Palmeiras
• August 2022: Fluminense 1-1 Palmeiras

Notably, each of the last four games have been won by a single goal deficit, and the previous three have all ended 1-0.

Recent Fluminense and Palmeiras Matches Analysis

Fluminense Last 5 Matches:

• Flamengo 1-0 Fluminense (Serie A)
• Fluminense 0-2 Cruzeiro (Serie A)
• Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea (Club World Cup)
• Fluminense 2-1 Al Hilal (Club World Cup)
• Inter Milan 0-2 Fluminense (Club World Cup)

Fluminense have returned from their run to the Club World Cup Semi-Finals in poor form, losing their first two matches back without scoring a single goal.

Palmeiras Last 5 Matches:

• Palmeiras 3-2 Atletico Mineiro (Serie A)
• Palmeiras 1-1 Mirassol (Serie A)
• Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea (Club World Cup)
• Palmeiras 1-0 Botafogo (Club World Cup)
• Inter Miami 2-2 Palmeiras (Club World Cup)

Palmeiras have returned from their run to the Club World Cup Quarter-Finals in strong goalscoring form, scoring four goals in their first two games back.

Fluminense vs Palmeiras Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Palmeiras victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Fluminense vs Palmeiras Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Palmeiras to Win @ 2.45 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Palmeiras win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Fluminense vs Palmeiras

Facundo Torres (Palmeiras): Torres’ form for Orlando City captured European attention; however, it was the Brazilian giants that got his signature in January. Since joining, the winger has seven goals and three assists in all competitions.

Martinelli (Fluminense): Flu’s midfield man has three goals and two assists in all competitions this season, including one at the Club World Cup. Despite being more integral at the other end of the pitch, he still has the ability to chip in with a goal or two.

Fluminense vs Palmeiras Match Facts

• Fluminense have won the previous two games against Palmeiras.

Stadium Information: The Estádio do Maracanã is a 73,139-capacity association football stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in the Maracanã neighbourhood, the stadium was opened in 1950 to host the FIFA World Cup. The venue has seen attendances of 150,000 or more on 26 occasions, and it remains the largest stadium in Brazil and the third largest in South America.