Palmeiras vs Ceará Prediction: Palmeiras faces a tough opponent

Palmeiras vs Ceará: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on August 10, 2025

Palmeiras was knocked out of the Copa do Brasil by its rival, Corinthians, but it must get back on its feet and continue fighting. The Verdão hosts Ceará, a team that has proven to be very competitive.

Palmeiras: Form and statistics

Palmeiras had a demanding week that did not go as planned. Last weekend, the Paulistas drew 2-2 away to Vitória in Salvador. The Baianos were winning 2-0, but Palmeiras managed to equalize with a penalty from Piquerez in the 70th minute and a powerful header from Flaco López in the 86th minute. Leaders Flamengo drew with Ceará, so Abel Ferreira's team remains four points behind the leaders, with one game less than Mengão. In midweek, the Verdão fans hoped their team would overturn the 1-0 defeat in the Copa do Brasil first leg against Corinthians, but that did not happen. In the 15th minute, Moreno received a red card, leaving Palmeiras with ten men. Matheus Bidu opened the scoring for Corinthians in the 43rd minute after a corner, hindering Palmeiras' chances to progress in the cup. Gustavo Henrique made it 2-0 with a header following a set piece, sealing the final result. Palmeiras has two important games ahead to forget the defeat to its old rival: first, Ceará at home, followed by Universitario in Peru for the Copa Libertadores.

Palmeiras: Lineup

Central defenders Murillo and Fuchs are still struggling with injuries, so Abel will likely field a defensive line of four.

🔖Palmeiras starting lineup (4-3-3)

Weverton – Giay, Gómez, Micael, Piquerez – Moreno, Lucas Evangelista, Maurício – Sosa, Torres, Vitor Roque

⛔️Out: Fuchs, Murillo, Bruno Rodrigues, Paulinho (injured)

👤Head Coach: Abel Ferreira

Ceará: Form and statistics

After beating Cruzeiro away, Ceará once again held a Série A leader to a draw. The Cearenses tied 1-1 at home with Flamengo in an exciting match. The Scarlet-Black opened the scoring in the 37th minute after a good play. Central defender Léo Ortiz made a long pass to Plata, who headed the ball to Arrascaeta to finish with finesse. Léo Condé's men pushed up their lines in the second half in search of an equalizer and began to create danger. Mugni hit the crossbar in the 55th minute, and Ceará's goal was imminent. The equalizer came in the 67th minute following a corner kick. Striker Pedro Raul jumped higher than the Flamengo defenders and headed into the net to establish the final score. Ceará is in 11th place with 22 points and has gained confidence with good results against Flamengo and Cruzeiro, the top two teams in the table.

Ceará: Lineup

Léo Condé should field his usual lineup.

🔖Ceará starting lineup (4-1-4-1)

Bruno Ferreira – Fabiano Souza, Marllon, Willian Machado, Matheus Bahia – Richardson – Dieguinho, Lourenço, Galeano, Pedro Henrique – Pedro Raul

⛔️Out: Fernandinho, Luiz Otávio (injured)

👤Head Coach: Léo Condé

Palmeiras vs Ceará: Head-to-head statistics

The two clubs have met 35 times, with Palmeiras holding a clear advantage. The Verdão has won 21 games, while Ceará has won only 4. The remaining 10 matches ended in a draw. This season, Palmeiras eliminated Ceará from the Copa do Brasil with two wins in both legs.

Palmeiras vs Ceará: Betting tips & Odds

• The TU 2.5 bet has won six times in Ceará's previous seven matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals (TU 2.5) for 1.68 at 1xBet;
• Ceará has conceded first in its last five matches. You can bet that Palmeiras will be the first team to score for 1.44 at Bet365;
• Palmeiras has won five of its last six meetings with Ceará. You can bet on Palmeiras winning for 1.48 at 1xBet.

Palmeiras vs Ceará match prediction 10 August 2025

In the last two rounds, Ceará defeated Cruzeiro away and drew at home with Flamengo. The Cearenses have stopped the two league leaders and are now preparing to face the third-placed team. Palmeiras is therefore aware of the danger and will not underestimate its opponent. It remains to be seen whether this will be enough, as the defeat in the Copa do Brasil against Corinthians has put Palmeiras under pressure. Abel Ferreira's men will want to bounce back from the negative result against the rival, so I'm going to bet on a Palmeiras victory with a maximum of four goals scored to increase the odds.

Our match prediction: Palmeiras to win & TU 4.5 for 1.66 at Betway.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: TU 2.5 for 1.68 at 1xBet.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 2-0 for 6.00 at Bet365.