Grêmio will welcome Fortaleza today at 20:30 (Argentina time) at the Arena do Grêmio for a crucial match in the 14th round of the Brasileirao.
Current Form of Grêmio and Fortaleza
Grêmio enters this match looking to boost their morale after suffering a disappointing 0-1 defeat against Palmeiras. The home side has been struggling, with only one win in their last five outings, which includes three draws and one loss, resulting in 7 goals conceded and just 3 scored.
On the other hand, Fortaleza comes off a confident 3-1 victory over RB Bragantino in their previous match. Currently, they have two wins, two draws, and two losses in their recent games, with an equal tally of 6 goals scored and 6 allowed.
Previous Encounters
In their last meeting, which took place on October 4 in this year’s Campeonato Brasileiro, Grêmio triumphed over Fortaleza with a score of 3-1, which adds extra motivation for both sides ahead of this clash.
Standings and Stats
Grêmio is currently sitting in the 14th position with 17 points (4 Wins – 5 Draws – 6 Losses), while Fortaleza occupies the 18th place with only 14 points (3 Wins – 5 Draws – 7 Losses).
| Team | Points | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamengo | 36 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | +24 |
| Cruzeiro | 34 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | +17 |
| Palmeiras | 32 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | +14 |
| Grêmio | 17 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | -7 |
| Fortaleza | 14 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -5 |
Upcoming Fixtures
Grêmio’s Next Matches:
- Round 14: vs Fortaleza on July 29 – 20:30 (Argentina time)
- Round 18: vs Fluminense on August 2 – 21:00 (Argentina time)
- Round 19: vs Sport Recife on August 10 – 20:30 (Argentina time)
- Round 20: vs Atlético Mineiro on August 17 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
- Round 21: vs Ceará on August 23 – 21:00 (Argentina time)
Fortaleza’s Next Matches:
- Round 14: vs Grêmio on July 29 – 20:30 (Argentina time)
- Round 18: vs Corinthians on August 3 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
- Round 19: vs Botafogo on August 9 – 20:30 (Argentina time)
- Round 20: vs Fluminense on August 16 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
- Round 21: vs Mirassol on August 23 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
Kick-off Times in Different Regions
- Argentina: 20:30 hours
- Colombia and Peru: 18:30 hours
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 17:30 hours
- Venezuela and Chile (Santiago): 19:30 hours