Serie A Gameweek 28

Gremio 0 - 0 FT Palmeiras

Arena do Grรชmio

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
43
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Portuguรชs
Gremio
0-0
Palmeiras
โšก Intensity 29
โš–๏ธ Balance 6
๐Ÿ† Stakes 67
๐ŸŽฒ Upset 45
Goalkeeping masterclass denies Palmeiras in stalemate.

Win Probability

  • Gremio 23%
  • Draw 26%
  • Palmeiras 51%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Goalkeeping Heroics Defy the Odds in Porto Alegre Stalemate

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. An extraordinary display between the posts turned a one-sided attacking siege into a dramatic point for the relegation battlers.

The Initial Siege

The crunch match at Arena do Grรชmio commenced with an overwhelming level of attacking Intensity from the ambitious visitors. Chasing down the league leaders, Palmeiras immediately pinned the hosts deep into their own defensive third, dominating possession with a staggering 72% of the ball. The sheer Stakes of this encounter could not have been higher, presenting a severe tactical mismatch that pitted a genuine title contender against a desperate side fighting a fierce relegation battle. Gremio found themselves repeatedly weathering a relentless storm of corner pressure and wide deliveries. The home side was barely able to string consecutive passes together as the attacking waves kept crashing relentlessly against their penalty box from the first whistle.

The Wall of Porto Alegre

A top-flight football match producing 38 total attempts usually delivers a flurry of goals, but this unique contest pivoted entirely on an absolute masterclass in pure shot-stopping. Weverton emerged as an absolute titan for the beleaguered hosts, producing eight magnificent, crucial saves to repel a ferocious 31-shot Palmeiras onslaught. The Upset Factor loomed large over the stadium as Gremio absorbed this immense pressure, yet still managed to occasionally break forward with real intent. In direct response to those rare threats, Carlos Miguel remained incredibly alert at the opposite end, pulling off four vital stops of his own to ensure the desperate hosts did not snatch a shock winner completely against the run of play.

Standings Realities

The referee's final whistle confirmed a 0-0 scoreline that completely defied the underlying attacking dominance. Despite Palmeiras firmly dictating the overall Balance of play and generating over two expected goals during their siege, their glaring lack of a clinical finishing edge proved incredibly costly. For Gremio, this hard-fought, ugly point serves as a precious lifeline, even as they remain dangerously entrenched within the dreaded drop zone. Meanwhile, the visiting title hopefuls will undoubtedly view this result as two massive points dropped in their championship race, left deeply frustrated by a historic, brick-wall goalkeeping performance that denied them victory at every single turn.

Key Questions

What made Weverton the Man of the Match?

He was an impenetrable wall at Arena do Grรชmio, producing eight crucial saves to single-handedly deny Palmeiras during a staggering 31-shot attacking siege.

What does this mean for Gremio's season?

While they remain mired in the relegation battle, securing a gritty point against title contenders provides a massive psychological boost for their survival hopes.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
28%
72%
Gremio 28%
Palmeiras 72%
Shots
7
31
Gremio 7
Palmeiras 31
Shots on Target
4
9
Gremio 4
Palmeiras 9
Expected Goals (xG)
0.97
2.49
Gremio 0.97
Palmeiras 2.49
Passes
236
610
Gremio 236
Palmeiras 610
Corners
2
9
Gremio 2
Palmeiras 9
Fouls
19
14
Gremio 19
Palmeiras 14
Yellow Cards
5
5
Gremio 5
Palmeiras 5
Red Cards
0
0
Gremio 0
Palmeiras 0

Match Events

Agustin Giay ๐ŸŸจ 33'
40' ๐ŸŸจ Erick Noriega
45' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ Erick Noriega โ†‘Danilo Barbosa da Silva
HT
64' ๐ŸŸจ Joรฃo Pedro
67' ๐ŸŸจ Carlos Vinรญcius
68' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ Cristian Pavรณn โ†‘Josรฉ Enamorado
69' ๐ŸŸจ Gustavo Martins
69' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ Francis Amuzu โ†‘Jovane Cabral
โ†“ Jhon Arias โ†‘Felipe Anderson ๐Ÿ”„ 72'
โ†“ Vitor Roque โ†‘Ramon Sosa ๐Ÿ”„ 72'
Alexander Barboza ๐ŸŸจ 73'
74' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ Carlos Vinรญcius โ†‘Martin Braithwaite
Joaquรญn Piquerez ๐ŸŸจ 77'
Lucas Evangelista ๐ŸŸจ 79'
โ†“ Andreas Pereira โ†‘Maurรญcio Magalhรฃes Prado ๐Ÿ”„ 79'
โ†“ Joaquรญn Piquerez โ†‘Arthur Gabriel ๐Ÿ”„ 79'
81' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ Joรฃo Pedro โ†‘Marcos Rocha
Ramon Sosa ๐ŸŸจ 88'
โ†“ Agustin Giay โ†‘Khellven Douglas Silva Oliveira ๐Ÿ”„ 88'
89' ๐ŸŸจ Pedro Gabriel
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Gremio

Goalkeepers
Weverton
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Wallace
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Fabiรกn Balbuena
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Martins
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Joรฃo Pedro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Mathรญas Villasanti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erick Noriega
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Pedro Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Cristian Pavรณn
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Carlos Vinรญcius
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Francis Amuzu
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Gabriel Grando
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luis Eduardo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Rocha
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Wagner Leonardo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo Zortea
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo Barbosa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Krovinoviฤ‡
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jovane Cabral
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Braithwaite
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josรฉ Enamorado
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matheus Nascimento
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tetรช
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Palmeiras

Goalkeepers
Carlos Miguel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Agustรญn Giay
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Gustavo Gรณmez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Alexander Barboza
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Joaquรญn Piquerez
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Lucas Evangelista
MAGNET
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
87
Passes
9
Duels
Marlon Freitas
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
114%
Pass Acc
Jhon Arias
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Andreas Pereira
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Josรฉ Lรณpez
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Vitor Roque
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Marcelo Lomba
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bruno Fuchs
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khellven
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benedetti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Anderson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Larson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Felipe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Martรญnez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maurรญcio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Heittor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramรณn Sosa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/03/2026 Palmeiras 2 - 1 Gremio Serie A Arena Barueri
11/26/2025 Gremio 3 - 2 Palmeiras Serie A Arena do Grรชmio
07/27/2025 Palmeiras 1 - 0 Gremio Serie A Allianz Parque
11/09/2024 Palmeiras 1 - 0 Gremio Serie A Allianz Parque
07/04/2024 Gremio 2 - 2 Palmeiras Serie A Estรกdio Francisco Stรฉdile
09/22/2023 Gremio 1 - 0 Palmeiras Serie A Arena do Grรชmio
05/11/2023 Palmeiras 4 - 1 Gremio Serie A Allianz Parque
10/31/2021 Gremio 1 - 3 Palmeiras Serie A Arena do Grรชmio
07/07/2021 Palmeiras 2 - 0 Gremio Serie A Allianz Parque
03/07/2021 Palmeiras 2 - 0 Gremio Copa Do Brasil Allianz Parque
04/03/2026
Serie A Arena Barueri
11/26/2025
Serie A Arena do Grรชmio
07/27/2025
Serie A Allianz Parque
11/09/2024
Serie A Allianz Parque
07/04/2024
Serie A Estรกdio Francisco Stรฉdile
09/22/2023
Serie A Arena do Grรชmio
05/11/2023
Serie A Allianz Parque
10/31/2021
Serie A Arena do Grรชmio
07/07/2021
Serie A Allianz Parque
03/07/2021
Copa Do Brasil Allianz Parque
Gremio Win
Palmeiras Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Flamengo 28 60 55 23 +32 WFlamengo 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (20-09-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 1 Corinthians (13-09-2026)WRemo 0 - 1 Flamengo (06-09-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 0 Mirassol (02-09-2026)WFlamengo 3 - 0 Botafogo (30-08-2026)
2 Palmeiras 28 57 47 21 +26 DGremio 0 - 0 Palmeiras (20-09-2026)WPalmeiras 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (12-09-2026)DBotafogo 0 - 0 Palmeiras (06-09-2026)DMirassol 1 - 1 Palmeiras (30-08-2026)WPalmeiras 4 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (23-08-2026)
3 Atletico Paranaense 28 49 43 32 +11 WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Bahia (20-09-2026)DCoritiba 3 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (12-09-2026)LCruzeiro 3 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (06-09-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 3 - 3 Fluminense (30-08-2026)WBotafogo 2 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (24-08-2026)
4 Fluminense 28 48 44 36 +8 WCorinthians 1 - 3 Fluminense (20-09-2026)LAtletico-MG 3 - 1 Fluminense (12-09-2026)WFluminense 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (06-09-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 3 - 3 Fluminense (30-08-2026)WFluminense 2 - 1 Remo (22-08-2026)
5 Bahia 28 46 43 35 +8 LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Bahia (20-09-2026)WBahia 2 - 1 Remo (14-09-2026)WRB Bragantino 2 - 3 Bahia (05-09-2026)WBahia 3 - 2 Internacional (30-08-2026)WVitoria 0 - 2 Bahia (23-08-2026)
6 Cruzeiro 28 45 42 40 +2 WVitoria 1 - 3 Cruzeiro (20-09-2026)LSantos 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (13-09-2026)WCruzeiro 3 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (06-09-2026)LVasco DA Gama 3 - 1 Cruzeiro (30-08-2026)WCruzeiro 2 - 1 Flamengo (22-08-2026)
7 Atletico-MG 28 43 37 32 +5 WAtletico-MG 1 - 0 RB Bragantino (03-10-2026)DAtletico-MG 1 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (19-09-2026)WAtletico-MG 3 - 1 Fluminense (12-09-2026)LSao Paulo 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (05-09-2026)WAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Vitoria (29-08-2026)
8 Santos 28 41 43 41 +2 WSao Paulo 1 - 2 Santos (02-10-2026)WRemo 1 - 2 Santos (19-09-2026)WSantos 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (13-09-2026)WInternacional 2 - 3 Santos (06-09-2026)WCorinthians 0 - 1 Santos (30-08-2026)
9 Coritiba 28 38 37 43 -6 LVasco DA Gama 5 - 0 Coritiba (19-09-2026)DCoritiba 3 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (12-09-2026)LCoritiba 1 - 2 Mirassol (06-09-2026)WRemo 2 - 3 Coritiba (31-08-2026)WCoritiba 2 - 1 Corinthians (23-08-2026)
10 Sao Paulo 28 36 33 32 +1 LSao Paulo 1 - 2 Santos (02-10-2026)WSao Paulo 1 - 0 Internacional (20-09-2026)LPalmeiras 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (12-09-2026)WSao Paulo 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (05-09-2026)WSao Paulo 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (29-08-2026)
11 RB Bragantino 28 36 33 32 +1 LAtletico-MG 1 - 0 RB Bragantino (03-10-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (20-09-2026)DBotafogo 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-09-2026)LRB Bragantino 2 - 3 Bahia (05-09-2026)LSao Paulo 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (29-08-2026)
12 Botafogo 28 35 41 45 -4 LMirassol 2 - 0 Botafogo (19-09-2026)WBotafogo 3 - 2 Gremio (16-09-2026)DBotafogo 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-09-2026)DBotafogo 0 - 0 Palmeiras (06-09-2026)LFlamengo 3 - 0 Botafogo (30-08-2026)
13 Vitoria 28 33 28 42 -14 LVitoria 1 - 3 Cruzeiro (20-09-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Vitoria (13-09-2026)WVitoria 1 - 0 Gremio (07-09-2026)LAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Vitoria (29-08-2026)LVitoria 0 - 2 Bahia (23-08-2026)
14 Corinthians 28 32 29 32 -3 LCorinthians 1 - 3 Fluminense (20-09-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 1 Corinthians (13-09-2026)LCorinthians 1 - 2 Chapecoense-sc (06-09-2026)LCorinthians 0 - 1 Santos (30-08-2026)LCoritiba 2 - 1 Corinthians (23-08-2026)
15 Mirassol 28 32 33 42 -9 WMirassol 2 - 0 Botafogo (19-09-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Vitoria (13-09-2026)WCoritiba 1 - 2 Mirassol (06-09-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 0 Mirassol (02-09-2026)DMirassol 1 - 1 Palmeiras (30-08-2026)
16 Vasco DA Gama 27 31 34 41 -7 WVasco DA Gama 5 - 0 Coritiba (19-09-2026)WGremio 1 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (12-09-2026)LFluminense 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (06-09-2026)WVasco DA Gama 3 - 1 Cruzeiro (30-08-2026)LPalmeiras 4 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (23-08-2026)
17 Gremio 28 29 30 38 -8 DGremio 0 - 0 Palmeiras (20-09-2026)LBotafogo 3 - 2 Gremio (16-09-2026)LGremio 1 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (12-09-2026)LVitoria 1 - 0 Gremio (07-09-2026)WGremio 3 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (30-08-2026)
18 Internacional 28 28 30 36 -6 LSao Paulo 1 - 0 Internacional (20-09-2026)WChapecoense-sc 1 - 2 Internacional (12-09-2026)LInternacional 2 - 3 Santos (06-09-2026)LBahia 3 - 2 Internacional (30-08-2026)DInternacional 0 - 0 Atletico-MG (22-08-2026)
19 Remo 28 23 32 47 -15 LRemo 1 - 2 Santos (19-09-2026)LBahia 2 - 1 Remo (14-09-2026)LRemo 0 - 1 Flamengo (06-09-2026)LRemo 2 - 3 Coritiba (31-08-2026)LFluminense 2 - 1 Remo (22-08-2026)
20 Chapecoense-sc 27 18 29 53 -24 DAtletico-MG 1 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (19-09-2026)LChapecoense-sc 1 - 2 Internacional (12-09-2026)WCorinthians 1 - 2 Chapecoense-sc (06-09-2026)LGremio 3 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (30-08-2026)WChapecoense-sc 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (23-08-2026)

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