Palmeiras defend away unbeaten run amid fine form on the road | OneFootball

Palmeiras heads into the decisive clash against Fortaleza this Wednesday (5) in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16, enjoying one of its best away runs of 2026. In addition to the advantage built with the 3-0 win in the first leg, Verdão will defend an unbeaten streak of 12 consecutive away matches, with eight wins and four draws.

The record highlights the strength of Abel Ferreira’s team when playing away from Nubank Parque. Palmeiras has managed to maintain a high success rate even in difficult stadiums, a factor that has been decisive in the team’s campaign this season.

With the comfortable advantage built in the first leg, Palmeiras can even afford to lose by two goals and still secure qualification. The match will be played at Arena Pantanal in Cuiabá, after Fortaleza sold the hosting rights.

The team’s solidity away from home has become one of Palmeiras’ main hallmarks in 2026. If Verdão can extend its unbeaten away streak, it will confirm qualification and also strengthen one of its biggest assets for the rest of the season, which still includes the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores.

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