Palmeiras vs Gremio - Serie A

The history between Palmeiras and Gremio lends this Serie A fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on April 3, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. The 25-year-old suffered the injury after an inadvertent clash with his own team-mate as he and Mathias Olivera both challenged for possession late in the first half.

Palmeiras head into the contest positioned 1st in the Serie A standings, while Gremio arrive sitting 16th. The hosts have done enough without setting the world alight, WDDWL over their last five and a 59.26% win rate to their name. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, L in their last five reflecting a win rate of 26.92%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Palmeiras average 1.74 per game to Gremio's 1.08, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. The position of goalkeeper is vital in Fantasy Premier League.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Palmeiras will look to impose their style on home soil, while Gremio are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. His passing display at the World Cup was yet more evidence of his suitability for City and the possession-heavy style Maresca favours.

All eyes will be on the league's leading marksman K. Viveros, whose 18 goals this season make him the standout threat and a player capable of deciding the outcome on his own. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Lewis Hall in pre-season action for Newcastle United(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) Manchester United and Arsenal sent scouts to watch Brazilian forward Kaua Elias score a perfect hat-trick for Shakhtar Donetsk, according to The Sun.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. On balance, Palmeiras look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. Whatever the outcome, the Serie A fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.