Fortaleza v Palmeiras: where to watch, time and line-ups, Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Fortaleza and Palmeiras face off this Wednesday (05) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena Pantanal in Cuiabá-MT, in the second leg of the round of 16 of the 2026 Copa do Brasil.

Fortaleza vs Palmeiras: All the information

Where to watch

Verdão takes the lead from the first leg

Palmeiras beat Fortaleza 3-0 last Sunday (02) at Nubank Parque. The goals were scored by Maurício, Jhon Árias and Flaco López.

With the result, Verdão can lose by up to two goals and still secure a place in the quarterfinals. Fortaleza, meanwhile, need to win by four goals to qualify. In the event of a tie, the decision will go to penalties.

Probable lineups

FORTALEZA: João Ricardo; Maílton, Neris, Lucas Gazal and Maurício Mucuri; Ronald, Lucas Sasha, Rodriguinho and Vitinho; Luiz Fernando and Miritello. Coach: Paulo Autuori

PALMEIRAS: Carlos Miguel; Murilo, Emiliano Martínez and Barboza; Allan, Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira and Piquerez; Mauricio, Jhon Arias and Flaco López (Ramón Sosa). Coach: Abel Ferreira.

Paulinho and Khellven have confirmed injuries and will miss out

Right-back Khellven felt pain in the front of his right thigh, underwent medical tests, and was diagnosed with an injury. Forward Paulinho has also begun recovery from an injury detected in the adductor muscle of his right thigh. Both will be unavailable for Verdão in the upcoming matches.

Lastly, center-back Gustavo Gómez, who did not play last Sunday due to a right thigh injury, has made progress in his recovery and trained separately under the supervision of the Health and Performance Department.

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