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Fortaleza EC claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Palmeiras in the Copa Do Brasil on 6 August 2026. J. B. Miritello opened the scoring for Fortaleza in the 34th minute before J. Lopez leveled for Palmeiras in the 41st minute. The home side immediately responded before the break, with Rodriguinho restoring Fortaleza's lead in the 44th minute.
Palmeiras mounted another comeback in the second half, equalizing through Murilo in the 62nd minute shortly after making a triple substitution. Despite Mailton receiving a card for Fortaleza in the 70th minute, the hosts secured the win late on when Lucas Emanoel struck in the 88th minute.
The result marks Fortaleza EC's fifth win in the last 17 meetings between these two sides, with Palmeiras taking nine victories across that same stretch.
Fortaleza EC take on Palmeiras in the Copa Do Brasil on Thursday, 6 August 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history and recent form.
Final result: Fortaleza EC 3–2 Palmeiras. Fortaleza EC won the match.
In their last 18 meetings, Fortaleza EC have won 5, drawn 3 and lost 9 against Palmeiras. These fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Defensively, Fortaleza EC kept 5 clean sheets and Palmeiras kept 7 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.