Fluminense 1-2 Palmeiras: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

The Maracanã hosts a finely balanced Libertadores semi-final first leg between two sides with recent evidence of winning close, high-pressure matches. Fluminense should be fresher after managing key players at the weekend, but their attacking depth is thinner without John Kennedy and with uncertainty around Germán Cano. Palmeiras arrive in stronger immediate form and with a settled defensive structure, though Abel Ferreira's touchline suspension removes their usual in-game authority. Expect a guarded opening, fierce midfield duels and a match that becomes more stretched only if one side takes the lead.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent head-to-head record is notably tight and split, with each side recording wins and several low-margin outcomes. Their latest meeting at the Maracanã was far more open, with Fluminense overturning the match late, so neither team will treat a single-goal lead as secure.

Injuries and absences

John Kennedy's season-ending knee injury removes a direct attacking alternative for Fluminense. Germán Cano's reported thigh concern is the more consequential late issue: if he is unavailable, Hulk carries even more of the central finishing and hold-up burden.

Form (last 5)

Fluminense vs Palmeiras stats

Last meetings

• 2026-08-15Fluminense 3-2 Palmeiras
• 2026-02-26Palmeiras 2-1 Fluminense
• 2025-11-23Palmeiras 0-0 Fluminense
• 2025-07-23Fluminense 1-2 Palmeiras
• 2024-12-08Palmeiras 0-1 Fluminense
• 2024-07-25Fluminense 1-0 Palmeiras

Other Copa Libertadores matches

• Estudiantes L.P. – Flamengo