Football Result
José López 58'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
In a Brazilian Serie A match held on April 20, 2025, Palmeiras defeated Fortaleza 2-1 at the Castelão in Fortaleza. The game saw both teams deploying a 3-4-2-1 formation. Fortaleza had slightly more possession with 52.4% compared to Palmeiras' 47.6%. However, Palmeiras proved more clinical in attack, converting their chances efficiently.
Fortaleza managed 13 total shots, with 5 on target, while Palmeiras had fewer shots (6 total), but 4 were on target. Deyverson scored for Fortaleza in the 70th minute. For Palmeiras, Facundo Torres scored in the added time of the first half (45'+4'), and José López added another in the 58th minute. Both teams committed a similar number of fouls (12 for Fortaleza and 13 for Palmeiras) and received one yellow card each. The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Fortaleza win, with a 37.5% probability, while Palmeiras had a 34.1% chance of winning. The prediction proved incorrect, as Palmeiras secured the victory. The AI model expected a balanced game.
Analyzing the recent form, Fortaleza has struggled with consistency, losing two, drawing two, and winning only one of their last five matches. Their upcoming match is away against Sport, a team currently struggling, having lost their last four matches. Palmeiras, on the other hand, is in excellent form, winning all of their last five matches. Their next game is against Bolívar in the CONMEBOL Libertadores.
In the context of previous games, Fortaleza's recent results show a vulnerability, contrasting with their earlier form. Palmeiras has consistently performed well, both domestically and in the CONMEBOL Libertadores. Historically, head-to-head matches between Fortaleza and Palmeiras have been closely contested, but Palmeiras seems to have the upper hand in recent encounters. Considering the team's current form and the outcome of this match, Palmeiras appears well-prepared for their upcoming Libertadores challenge, while Fortaleza needs to address their inconsistencies before facing Sport.
On April 20, 2025, Fortaleza will host Palmeiras at the Castelão in a highly anticipated Brazilian Serie A clash. AI algorithms predict a surprising victory for Fortaleza, despite Palmeiras holding a slightly higher team rate (0.708 against Fortaleza's 0.663). The prediction model gives Fortaleza a 37.5% chance of winning, compared to Palmeiras' 34.1%, with a 28.4% chance of a draw.
Fortaleza's recent form has been inconsistent, with a loss against Vitória, draws against Internacional and Mirassol, a painful defeat against Racing Club in Libertadores, and a victory against Fluminense. On the other hand, Palmeiras are on a strong run, winning all of their last five matches.
Palmeiras' star players, Endrick, known for his explosive speed and clinical finishing, and the experienced Gustavo Gómez, a rock in the defense, will be crucial for their team's chances. Fortaleza will rely on their home advantage and the creativity of their midfielder, Tomás Pochettino, to defy the odds and secure the predicted win.
The AI's prediction is bold, considering Palmeiras' recent dominance, but Fortaleza will seek to make the home advantage count. The recent head-to-head record between the two teams is close, so everything can happen. Football fans eagerly await the match to see if the artificial intelligence's prediction comes true.
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H2H Record before the game
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