The highly anticipated match of Round 16 in the Brasileirão will kick off today at 19:00 (Argentina time) at the iconic Maracanã Stadium.
Team Form: Fluminense vs Palmeiras
After a tough loss in their previous outing, Fluminense is eager to bounce back and secure a vital three points at home. Meanwhile, Palmeiras comes into the match with positive momentum following their recent victory.
Recent Performances: Fluminense
Fluminense is looking to recover from their last match against Flamengo, which ended in a narrow 0-1 defeat. Across the last four matches, their performance has been a mixed bag with one win, one loss, and two draws – scoring 2 goals and conceding 3.
Recent Performances: Palmeiras
Palmeiras arrives with boosted morale after triumphing over Atlético Mineiro 3-2. Their last few matches featured one loss and three draws, with a total of 5 goals scored and 5 conceded.
In their last five matchups in the league, the outcomes have varied, featuring 3 victories for the home side and 1 for the visitors, with one match ending in a draw. The last encounter in this competition was on December 8, 2024, where Fluminense clinched a 1-0 victory.
At present, Fluminense is positioned in eighth place with 20 points (6 wins, 2 draws, 5 losses), while Palmeiras holds the fourth spot with 26 points (8 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses).
The match referee is Ramon Abatti Abel.
Upcoming Fixtures for Fluminense and Palmeiras
Fluminense:
- Matchday 13: vs Mirassol – Postponed
- Matchday 16: vs Palmeiras – July 23 – 19:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 17: vs São Paulo – July 27 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 18: vs Grêmio – August 2 – 21:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 19: vs Bahia – Date and time to be confirmed
Palmeiras:
- Matchday 13: vs Santos – Postponed
- Matchday 16: vs Fluminense – July 23 – 19:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 17: vs Grêmio – July 26 – 21:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 18: vs Vitória – August 3 – 20:30 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 19: vs Ceará – Date and time to be confirmed
Match Times by Country
Argentina: 19:00 hrs
Colombia and Peru: 17:00 hrs
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua: 16:00 hrs
Venezuela and Chile (Santiago): 18:00 hrs