League leaders Palmeiras will take on Fluminense in an enticing Brasileiro Serie A 2021 matchup on Saturday at Allianz Parque. Palmeiras have been mighty impressive this campaign, accumulating 28 points from 12 games. They have won their last five matches, playing some stellar football on both ends of the pitch. Their most recent win came against Universidad Catolica in the Copa Libertadores, in a game in which they prevailed with a 1-0 scoreline.Meanwhile, Fluminense are coming off a disheartening loss at the hands of Gremio. Fluminense held on till the 90th minute for a point in the game, until a Cesar Pinares penalty in stoppage time handed them a cruel 1-0 loss.They are ninth in the table, with 17 points from 12 matches played.Palmeiras vs Fluminense Head-to-HeadPalmeiras and Fluminense have played 37 games against each other so far. Verdao have won 19 matches against Saturday's rivals, while Fluminense have prevailed on 13 occasions. Five matches ended in a draw.Palmeiras ran out 2-0 winners in the last meeting between the two Brazilian sides. Raphael Veiga scored a quickfire brace in the second half, handing his team a much deserved three points on the day.Palmeiras form guide: W-W-W-W-WFluminense form guide: L-W-W-D-LPalmeiras vs Fluminense Team NewsPalmeiras Rony is out with a thigh problem, while Luan won't be available because of a calf issue. Luiz Adriano continues to be on the treatment table following a knee injury.Gabriel Menino is the other notable absentee, as he is currently on international duty with Brazil at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.Injured: Rony, Luan, and Luiz AdrianoDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneInternational Duty: Gabriel MeninoBom dia, Tricolor! Bora finalizar a preparação pra enfrentar o Palmeiras! Amanhã tem @Brasileirao pro #TimeDeGuerreiros! 🇭🇺🇭🇺📸: Lucas Merçon/FFC pic.twitter.com/i9gp9UidMK— Fluminense F.C. (@FluminenseFC) July 23, 2021FluminenseFluminense will be without veteran forward Fred, who is recovering from a thigh injury. Raul Bobadilla and Hudson have been sidelined with calf and knee injuries, respectively.Nino is away with Brazil for the ongoing Olympics.Injured: Fred, Raul Bobadilla and HudsonDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneInternational Duty: NinoPalmeiras vs Fluminense Predicted XIPalmeiras predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Weverton; Marcos Rocha, Benjamin Kuscevic, Gustavo Gomez, Renan; Danilo, Patrick De Paula; Raphael Veiga, Gustavo Scarpa, Breno Lopes; DeyversonVocês não acharam que eu esqueci dos bastidores da #VagaCarimbada, não, né? 🧐Porque o vídeo acabou de sair e você confere a íntegra na TV Palmeiras/FAM ➤ https://t.co/GDdTbijhZK #AvantiPalestra #PALxUCA#AlmaECoração pic.twitter.com/x2h9lXFjDg— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) July 23, 2021Fluminense predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Muriel; Calegari, Manoel, Luccas Claro, Danilo Barcelos; Martinelli, Wellington; Luiz Henrique, Ganso, Teieirax; Abel HernandezPalmeiras vs Fluminense PredictionPalmeiras are unbeaten in their last six meetings against Fluminense on home soil, and their streak will likely get extended to seven games on Saturday.Palmeiras look virtually unbeatable at the moment, and they should be able to make short work of the visitors.Prediction: Palmeiras 2-0 FluminenseAlso See: Fabrizio Romano's Transfer Roundup: Update on Manchester United's transfer plans, Barca's plan for Antoine Griezmann, and more