Gremio 2-1 Fortaleza
Updated
Gremio won: Gremio 2-1 Fortaleza in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 14) on Tue, 29 Jul 2025 at Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. Gremio goals: Martin Braithwaite 12' (pen), Martin Braithwaite 17' (pen). Fortaleza goals: Deyverson 24'. Expected goals: 2.45-1.67. Possession: 41-59. Player of the match: Martin Braithwaite (8.9).
Match report
Gremio beat Fortaleza 2-1
Gremio narrowly beat Fortaleza 2-1 at Arena do Grêmio on Tuesday 29 July in Brasileirão Série A.
Martin Braithwaite put Gremio ahead from the penalty spot on 12' (1-0), added another from the penalty spot on 17' (2-0) and Deyverson pulled one back for Fortaleza on 24' (2-1).
Gremio had 41% of the ball, shots were 10-12 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.45-1.67.
Martin Braithwaite (Gremio) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 18,495. Referee: Alex Gomes Stefano.
Match stats
| Gremio | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 41 | 59 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.45 | 1.67 |
| Total shots | 10 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 18 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 274 (77%) | 426 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 6 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 10 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 6 |
Lineups
Gremio (4-2-3-1): Tiago Volpi, Gustavo Martins, Wagner Leonardo, Walter Kannemann, Marlon, Mathias Villasanti, Dodi, Alysson Edward, Riquelme Freitas, Cristian Olivera, Martin Braithwaite
Fortaleza (4-3-3): Magrao, Eros Mancuso, Benjamin Kuscevic, Gaston Avila, Bruno Pacheco, Lucca Prior, Lucas Sasha, Matheus Pereira, Jose Herrera, Deyverson, Breno Lopes
Key events
- 9' · Yellow card · Magrao (Fortaleza)
- 12' · Goal · Martin Braithwaite (Gremio)
- 17' · Goal · Martin Braithwaite (Gremio)
- 18' · Yellow card · Bruno Pacheco (Fortaleza)
- 24' · Goal · Deyverson (Fortaleza)
- 45'+4 · Yellow card · Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)
- 45'+6 · Yellow card · Alysson Edward (Gremio)
- 54' · Substitution · Camilo for Gustavo Martins (Gremio)
- 56' · Yellow card · Deyverson (Fortaleza)
- 62' · Substitution · Juan Martin Lucero for Jose Herrera (Fortaleza)
- 62' · Substitution · Diogo Barbosa for Bruno Pacheco (Fortaleza)
- 65' · Substitution · Cristian Pavon for Riquelme Freitas (Gremio)
- 67' · Yellow card · Lucca Prior (Fortaleza)
- 74' · Yellow card · Marinho (Fortaleza)
- 76' · Substitution · Yago Pikachu for Lucca Prior (Fortaleza)
- 83' · Substitution · Edenilson for Alysson Edward (Gremio)
- 85' · Substitution · Emmanuel Martinez for Eros Mancuso (Fortaleza)
- 85' · Substitution · Adam Bareiro for Deyverson (Fortaleza)
- 87' · Yellow card · Cristian Olivera (Gremio)
- 88' · Yellow card · Marlon (Gremio)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2019: Gremio 3, draws 6, Fortaleza 3.
Questions
Who won Gremio vs Fortaleza?
Gremio won, 2-1 (Brasileirão Série A) on Tue, 29 Jul 2025.
When and where is Gremio vs Fortaleza?
Tue, 29 Jul 2025, 23:30 UTC at Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Gremio and Fortaleza?
In 12 league meetings since 2019: Gremio 3 wins, 6 draws, Fortaleza 3 wins (goals 11-10).