Fortaleza vs America Min. Prediction
📢 Fortaleza head into Matchday 13 of Brazil’s Serie B sitting among the frontrunners and firmly in the race for automatic promotion. While their recent form has been inconsistent, they remain just a step away from the very top of the table. América Mineiro, on the other hand, are enduring a disastrous campaign: they have yet to win in 12 rounds and find themselves deep in crisis. The hosts hold a clear edge across all key metrics-underscoring the stark gulf between these sides at this stage of the season.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 October 2023 and ended with a scoreline of 3:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Fortaleza):
- ball possession percentage: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Fortaleza and America Mineiro:
- played 10 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 3, draws - 0;
- number of goals - 21 against 11;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.7, in the 2nd half - 1.5;
- average total goals in the match - 3.2.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Fortaleza Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Nautico PE, away team - Fortaleza EC CE). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here's the game statistics (Fortaleza vs Nautico PE):
- ball possession: 27% vs 73%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 11;
- fouls: 16 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 9.
Fortaleza have shown inconsistency in recent matches, picking up two wins and suffering three defeats in their last five outings. Despite these mixed results, their defense remains solid, conceding just 0.9 goals per game on average. Going forward, Fortaleza also maintain a decent attacking output, scoring roughly one goal per match. This balance means that, even when results haven't gone their way, the team continue to compete at a high level. With strong motivation in the league, Fortaleza are still in contention for direct promotion and are pushing hard to close the gap on the leaders.
Match Results: Fortaleza

America Mineiro Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - America Mineiro, away - Goianiense). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (America Mineiro vs Goianiense):
- ball possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 7.
América Mineiro are mired in a deep crisis: over their last five matches, they have suffered four defeats and managed just one draw. The visitors boast one of the weakest attacks in the league, averaging less than a goal per game, while their defence continues to falter, conceding nearly two goals per match. Their position at the bottom of the table highlights the scale of their struggles- the gap to safety remains substantial, and there’s little sign of an immediate turnaround.
Match Results: America Mineiro
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 10;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 4; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 1.7;
- Today's home team scores on average 1.2, while the visitors net 0.5.
First-Half Stats: Fortaleza (home) vs America Mineiro (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 6;
- wins: 3 (60%) vs 1 (16.67%);
- losses: 1 (20%) vs 5 (83.33%);
- draws: 1 (20%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 1.4 vs 1.33;
- Average goals conceded: 0.4 vs 1.17.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 5 vs 2;
- losses: 1 vs 3;
- draws: 4 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.6 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.1) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.7).
- Fortaleza scored in the 1st half in last 6 games against America Mineiro.
- Fortaleza scored in the 1st half in last 5 home games against America Mineiro.
- America Mineiro conceded in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 away games.
- America Mineiro conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 away games (Serie B).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 3, draws - 0.
Statistics: Fortaleza vs America Mineiro
- matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- wins: 6 vs 0;
- win percentage: 50% vs 0%;
- losses: 3 vs 9;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- losses: 5 vs 7;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- America Mineiro won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games against Fortaleza.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.1, the guests - 1.1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.2;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Fortaleza vs America Mineiro
- average total in the tournament: 2.17 vs 2.58;
- average total goals scored: 1.25 vs 0.58;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.58 vs 0.42;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.17;
- Fortaleza: average total at home in the tournament - 2.4;
- America Mineiro: average total away in the tournament - 0.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.67) vs 0.8 (away - 0.4).
- Fortaleza have scored under 2.5 goals in 10 of last 11 games.
Prediction on corners
Fortaleza: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.67; at home field - 4.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; at home field - 3.67.
America Mineiro: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.5, away - 6.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.9; away - 6.
- Under 10.5 corners in 9 of last 10 Fortaleza home games.
- Under 10.5 corners in last 5 Fortaleza home games (Serie B).
- Under 10.5 corners in 7 of last 8 America Mineiro games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Fortaleza vs America Mineiro
- number of matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Fortaleza at home - 3 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for America Mineiro away - 3 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Fortaleza at home - 2 (67%);
- BTTS matches for America Mineiro away - 2 (40%).
- Fortaleza have scored and conceded in last 5 games against America Mineiro.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (19/127, 15%);
- Fortaleza at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 2:1 , 3:0 , 3:2 , 4:1 (1/5, 20%);
- America Mineiro away most often play: 1:1 (2/6, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 12.08% (odds 5.5)
2:0 - 11.76% (odds 6.5)
1:1 - 11.49% (odds 7)
⭐ Editors’ Prediction
Fortaleza head into this clash as clear favourites, a fact reflected in the league standings. The hosts remain firmly in the hunt near the top of the table, while América Mineiro are enduring a disappointing campaign, currently sitting at the bottom. The visitors’ recent form offers little encouragement: they have lost six of their last seven Serie B matches and show no signs of turning things around. Given these circumstances, backing Fortaleza to win appears to be a well-founded prediction.