Serie A
Fluminense - Palmeiras
08/15/2026, 07:30 PM
Expected Goals
1.2
2.3
1.0
1:1
15%0:0
12%1:0
11%0:1
9%2:1
8%What influences the xG?
Fluminense
Palmeiras
The Lab
- 1Palmeiras with Gustavo Gómez : 2 goals/game. Without: 0.5 goals/game (6 of 8 games)
- 2Fluminense: 5 of 8 games without conceding in H1, but only 1 over 90 minutes
- 3Fluminense with Guga: 1.4 goals/game. Without: 0.3 goals/game (5 of 8 games)
- 4Fluminense: scored only after the break in 3 of 8 games
- 5Palmeiras: 3 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 8 games)
Model Probabilities
Match Result
Home Win
39%
Draw
32%
Away Win
29%
Goals
Over 1.5
68%
Under 1.5
32%
Over 2.5
40%
Under 2.5
60%
Over 3.5
20%
Under 3.5
80%
Double Chance
Home or Draw
71%
Away or Draw
61%
No Draw
68%
Both Score
Yes
48%
No
52%
Key Factors
- Defensive strength: Palmeiras concede an average of only 0.73 goals per game this season
- Stalling attack: Fluminense averaged only 1.0 goals in recent matches compared to their season average of 1.48
- Balanced target threat: Both teams averaged exactly 4.8 shots on target in recent matches
Risk Factors
- Fluminense is missing Luciano Acosta and Kevin Serna, leaving only 72% of their goal threat available
- Draw proneness: Fluminense have recorded five consecutive draws recently (DDDDD)
Overview
Fluminense host Palmeiras
Serie A match on August 15, 2026, 7:30 PM at Estadio Jornalista MĂĄrio Filho
League leaders Palmeiras (48 points) travel to 4th-placed Fluminense (35 points)
The mathematical model estimates a home win probability of 40%
A crucial clash at the top of the table
Form
Fluminense's recent form is DDDDD
Five consecutive draws for the home side
Palmeiras show a form string of WWLWD
The visitors recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five matches
W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss
Statistics
Fluminense score an average of 1.41 goals and concede 1.18 per game
Palmeiras average 1.73 goals scored and only 0.73 goals conceded
Both teams scored in 16 of Fluminense's 22 matches
Palmeiras kept a clean sheet in 9 games this season
Head-to-Head
There have been 5 head-to-head matches between the teams
An even record with 2 wins each and 1 draw
The last match ended 2-1 in favor of Palmeiras on February 26, 2026
A balanced goal difference of 4-4 in direct duels
Key Players
Fluminense rely on Hulk (1 goal, 7.11 rating), AgustĂn Canobbio (4 goals, 2 assists, 7.01 rating), and goalkeeper FĂĄbio (6.92 rating)
Palmeiras feature Andreas Pereira (1 goal, 10 assists, 7.28 rating), Jhon Arias (4 goals, 2 assists, 7.16 rating), and José Manuel López (6 goals, 3 assists, 7.03 rating)
Not nominated are Luciano Acosta and Kevin Serna
Goalkeepers
Fluminense goalkeeper FĂĄbio has kept 4 clean sheets this season
Carlos Miguel for Palmeiras has kept 9 clean sheets with a season rating of 7.04
Influences
Fluminense are solid at home, averaging 1.38 goals scored and 0.85 goals conceded
The Estadio Jornalista MĂĄrio Filho averages 1.8 goals per match
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