Gremio vs Palestino: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Gremio prepare to host Palestino on May 21, 2026, with kick-off at 02:00, this SOUTH AMERICA: Copa Sudamericana, Group stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Gremio, currently 2nd in the standings with 7 points from 4 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 3 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Palestino, sitting 4th with 2 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Gremio and Palestino have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Deportivo Riestra, Gremio recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 5-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Weverton, Gabriel, Leonardo, Martins, Pavon, Viery, Perez, Amuzu, Willian, Mec, Vinicius. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Palestino's last outing came against Torque, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Perez, Zuniga, Roco, Espinoza, Garguez, Meza, Gallegos, Montes, Munder, Da Silva, Carrasco. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Gremio are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Gremio and Palestino are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Gremio's fixtures have averaged 1.3 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 8 clean sheets. Palestino's games average 2 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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