Palmeiras v Flu: unbeaten leaders meet fellow seven-point starters | OneFootball

Palmeiras host Fluminense in the Brasileirão at Arena Barueri on 26 February, with the early leaders facing another unbeaten side as both sit on seven points from three games.

Palmeiras top the table after three matches with 10 scored and four conceded, while Fluminense are third with four scored and two conceded. Recent meetings have been tight, including a goalless draw in November 2025.

Verdão arrive unbeaten in five across competitions, featuring a 5-1 home win over Vitória and a 3-1 success at Internacional. Flu's momentum is similar, with four wins and a draw in their last five, including victories over Botafogo and away at Vasco da Gama.

The hosts are without Paulinho, Emiliano Martínez and Figueiredo through injury. For the visitors, Agustín Canobbio is suspended and Nonato is sidelined.

Porco have produced 10 goals in three league outings and could look to impose themselves early. The Tricolor Carioca have conceded only two in three and may keep things compact, seeking moments for forwards such as Germán Cano.

A win would strengthen Verdão's position at the summit, while Flu could push higher in the leading pack, with the game set to shape the early order. Next, Verdão travel to Vasco da Gama and Flu visit Remo in mid-March.