Palmeiras vs Fluminense: match statistics
Palmeiras displays impressive home form with a record of 100% wins at home and an average of 5 goals scored per match. The hosts dominate their fixtures, achieving an average of 60% possession and showing high offensive efficiency with a shot conversion rate of 29%. Fluminense, despite good overall form (2.6 points per match), shows weakness in away matches – a draw in their only away game and just 1 goal on average per match. The significant difference in xG values (1.91 for Palmeiras vs 1.46 for Fluminense) and the hosts' advantage in offensive intensity (17 shots vs 13 shots on average per match) further support the predictions in favor of the team from São Paulo. Palmeiras, as the table leader, should capitalize on the home field advantage and continue their winning streak.
Palmeiras vs Fluminense: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Palmeiras played Fluminense in Serie A (Brazil). The match was played on 26 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Palmeiras: 2-1-0, 2.33 points/match. Fluminense: 2-1-0, 2.33 points/match.
Goal statistics
Palmeiras scores 3.33 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Fluminense scores 1.33 and concedes 0.67. League average: 2.94 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Palmeiras 100%, Fluminense 67%. Over 2.5: Palmeiras 100%, Fluminense 33%. League level: BTTS 68%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Palmeiras has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.33. Palmeiras: 13.7 shots per match, Fluminense: 11.0.
Match halves
Palmeiras: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.67. Fluminense: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Palmeiras: 16-30 (4 goals). Fluminense: 46-60 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie A: 2.94 goals per match, BTTS 68%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 50%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Palmeiras displays impressive home form with a record of 100% wins at home and an average of 5 goals scored per match. The hosts dominate their fixtures, achieving an average of 60% possession and showing high offensive efficiency with a shot conversion rate of 29%. Fluminense, despite good overall form (2.6 points per match), shows weakness in away matches – a draw in their only away game and just 1 goal on average per match. The significant difference in xG values (1.91 for Palmeiras vs 1.46 for Fluminense) and the hosts' advantage in offensive intensity (17 shots vs 13 shots on average per match) further support the predictions in favor of the team from São Paulo. Palmeiras, as the table leader, should capitalize on the home field advantage and continue their winning streak.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Palmeiras | Fluminense | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 51% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.48 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Palmeiras is 150% better for: goals scored per match.
3.33 goals / match - Palmeiras · 1.33 goals / match - Fluminense
Fluminense is 99% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.33 goals / match - Palmeiras · 0.67 goals / match - Fluminense
Palmeiras scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Fluminense keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
Fluminense scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Palmeiras keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Palmeiras
Over / Under - Fluminense
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Palmeiras - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Fluminense - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.67 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 33% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.67 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Palmeiras
Fluminense
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Palmeiras | Liga | Fluminense | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 4.67 | 2.94 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 68% | • 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 16% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 74% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 82% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Palmeiras 1 - 1 - 0 Fluminense. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Palmeiras vs Fluminense?
The Serie A match finished Palmeiras 2:1 Fluminense. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Palmeiras and Fluminense?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Palmeiras won 1, Fluminense won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Palmeiras vs Fluminense?
Palmeiras score 3.33 goals per game on average and Fluminense 1.33. The Serie A average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Palmeiras's matches and 67% of Fluminense's.
What form are Palmeiras and Fluminense in?
Over the last 5 games Palmeiras have a 2-1-0 record (2.33 points per game) and Fluminense 2-1-0 (2.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Palmeiras vs Fluminense?
The statistical background for Palmeiras vs Fluminense — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.