Preview: Palmeiras vs Gremio Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2026
Two sides led by Portuguese gaffers lock horns.
Arena Barueri in São Paulo gears up to host the Matchweek 9 fixture of the Brazilian Serie A, where hosts Palmeiras lock horns against Gremio in a thrilling clash.
The home team are at the top of the table with six wins out of eight games. They have won all of their last three games. They are led by Portuguese gaffer Abel Ferreira, who has previously been at the managerial helm of teams like PAOK FC and SC Braga.
Gremio are placed eighth in the Serie A table. They are coming after a recent 2-1 defeat to Vasco da Gama in the last game. They are led by Luis Castro, who has coached various teams, including the likes of Al Nassr, Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Porto.
Kick-off:
- Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Stadium: Arena Barueri Stadium
- Date: Friday, 3 April
- Kick-off Time: 6:00 a.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)
The Belgium-born Brazilian midfielder has plied his trade with Manchester United, Lazio and Fulham before finding his new home in Sao Paulo. During his time as a loanee with Flamengo, he went on to win the Copa do Brasil and has also won the Campeonato Paulista recently with Palmeiras.
Carlos Vinicius (Gremio)
The Brazilian striker has also donned jerseys of teams like Fulham, Galatasaray, Tottenham Hotspur and Napoli before switching allegiance to Gremio in 2025. He was part of the Gremio squad that won the Campeonato Gaucho recently. He is one of the leading goal scorers for his team.
Match Facts
- Gremio won the last fixture between these two sides
- Raphael Veiga is the leading scorer for Palmeiras in this fixture.
- Jardel is the leading scorer for Gremio in this fixture.
Betting Tips and Odds
- Palmeiras to win.
- Carlos Vinicius to score.
- Palmeiras 2-1 Gremio
Injury and Team News
Paulinho and Joaquin Piquerez will be absent from the next game for the home team.
Joao Pedro and Marlon will miss the next game for Gremio.
Head-to-Head
Total matches – 69
Palmeiras won – 31
Gremio won – 16
Matches drawn – 22
Predicted Lineups
Palmeiras predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Miguel (GK); Giay, Gomez, Cerequeira, Arthur; Pereira, Freitas; Allan, Prado, Arias; Lopez
Gremio predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Weverton (GK); Pavon, Balbuena, Viery, Paulista; Nardoni, Perez; Tete, Artthur, Amuzu; Vinicius
Match Prediction
We expect Palmeiras, the home team, who are in sublime form, to clinch a hard-fought victory against Gremio.
Prediction: Palmeiras 2-1 Gremio
Telecast Details
USA: Fanatiz, Paramount+
UK: Premier Sports, Onefootball app & website
When and where is the Palmeiras vs Gremio match?
The venue is Arena Barueri in São Paulo, Brazil. It will be played on Friday, 3 April 2026, at 6:00 am IST.
Where and how to watch this game in the USA?
Fanatiz can be used to watch all the game live.
Where and how to watch this friendly in the UK?
People can tune into Premier Sports to watch the matches live.
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