In a weekend match on Sun Jul 10th, in week 16, Fortaleza plays host to Palmeiras in a Serie A match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 25 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 20th placed Fortaleza, recorded a 1-2 loss against Coritiba. Léo Gamalho scored the first goal for Coritiba in the 2nd minute, then in the 84th minute, Silva de Souza sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Habraao Lincon do Nascimento Saraiva. Fortaleza looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 5 of their last 10, while palmeiras is fresh off their 0-2 loss against Athletico PR. Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira struck first for Athletico PR in the 36th minute, then Vitor Bueno added another in the 58th minute on a penalty kick In the end, Palmeiras was frustrated by Athletico PR’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Athletico PR ended the match with the shutout victory. Palmeiras is on a hot streak lately, having won 7 of their last 10.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Fortaleza won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Palmeiras’s top weapon lately has been Gustavo Gómez, who has 3 goals in the last 5 matches. Silva de Souza has been the most effective weapon for Fortaleza lately. The Brazilian attacker has netted two goals in his last five matches.