Palmeiras vs Gremio prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on April 3, 2026
Serie A Brazil
In the 9th round of Brazil's Serie A on April 3, 2026, Palmeiras and Gremio will face each other. The hosts will aim for another victory.
Palmeiras vs Gremio: Team News and Expert Analysis
The São Paulo club lost to Flamengo in the battle for first place in the Brasileirão, as well as in the Copa Libertadores final. However, they currently look quite solid, both in the state championship and in Serie A. Points were dropped only away to Atletico Mineiro (2-2) and Vasco da Gama (1-2). All other matches were won, including the most recent round against São Paulo – 1-0.
The Porto Alegre side finished ninth in 2025 with 49 points. This season started with away defeats, but they won at home, recording only a draw against Red Bull Bragantino. They shared points with Chapecoense, then took maximum points against Vitoria, and lost away to Vasco da Gama.
The runners-up score an average of 2.13 goals and concede one per match. Noriega and company average 1.63 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Previous matches: Palmeiras vs Gremio
Last season, both clubs exchanged 1-goal home wins.
Everything points to a home win. Without overcomplicating it, that's the bet (odds – 1.60).
Palmeiras vs Gremio: Key Statistics and Trends
- Palmeiras have won six of their last seven Serie A matches
- 75% of Palmeiras’ matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match stands at 3.13
- Gremio have won two of their first five Brasileirão matches
- 75% of Gremio’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.1
Palmeiras vs Gremio: Probable Starting Lineups
Palmeiras are expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable line-up): Carlos Miguel – Marcolino, Fuchs, Gomez, Hiai – Pereira, Freitas, Arias, Mauricio, Andrade – Lopez
Gremio are expected to use a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (probable line-up): Weverton – Marlon, Santos Lopez, Martins, Pavon – Carvalho, Noriega, Nardoni, Gonzalez, Enamorado – Vinicius
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Brazil Serie A league table
