Fortaleza and Palmeiras meet on Thursday, Aug 6 at 2:30 AM in the Copa do Brasil.

Despite playing at home, Fortaleza face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Palmeiras have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Fortaleza won 1–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Fortaleza a slight edge, but Palmeiras are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.