Brazilian Serie A
2025-07-23 - Fluminense vs Palmeiras
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : Brazil: Serie A
Venue: Estádio do Maracanã
Wednesday 23rd July 2025, 1900hrs
Wednesday 23rd July 2025, 2300hrs (GMT)
Following recent losses against the top two clubs in Serie A, Cruzeiro and Flamengo, Fluminense will be looking to bounce back with all three points when they return to the Estádio do Maracanã to take on Palmeiras on Wednesday evening.
2-0 and 1-0 defeats respectively have left Fluminense sitting in 8th place in the Brazilian Serie A table but the hosts will be seeking a return to the sort of form which took them as far as the semi-finals of the recent FIFA Club World Cup where they lost to the eventual winners, Chelsea.
Fluminense also have the added incentive of needing to reduce the current six-point deficit between themselves and their 4th placed visitors on Wednesday night, and with an overall solid home record which stands at 4-1-1 8/6 under their belts at the Maracanã, Renato Portaluppi’s side will be quietly confident about their chances.
Palmeiras currently occupy 4th place in the Serie A standings but with the likes of Botafogo and Bahia both breathing down their necks, the visitors know they can ill afford to lose here on Wednesday evening.
The visitors will head into this upcoming encounter having picked up four points from their last two games in the domestic top flight following a 1-1 draw at home with Mirassol along with a 3-2 home win against Atletico MG.
Palmeiras also possess a pretty impressive record on the road as Abel Ferreira’s side bring an away record that stands at 5-0-1 9/5.
The Betting Verdict
Fluminense have won the last two meetings on the trot against Palmeiras, both by 1-0 margins, and the hosts looks an attractive prospect here on Wednesday evening.
The Pick :
Fluminense 1-0 Palmeiras
