Ceara vs Fortaleza Prediction 17 May 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Ceara and Fortaleza. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 21:30 17 May. The tournament match will take place at the Estadio Castelao stadium in the city of Fortaleza. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 09 April 2026 and ended with a score of 2:0. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Ceara):

    • ball possession percentage: 35% vs 65%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 7;
    • yellow cards: 7 vs 4.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Ceara and Fortaleza:

    • played 68 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 29, for the away team - 17, draws - 22;
    • number of goals - 80 against 61;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.07;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.07.

    Head-to-head statistics Ceara - Fortaleza

    43%
    30 Wins
    33%
    23 Draws
    24%
    17 Wins
    Total games
    70
    Total Goals Avg
    2.09
    Both teams scored
    51%
    1.19
    Total average
    0.9
    Last matches
    13.09.26
    Serie B
    Fortaleza
    Fortaleza
    Ceara
    Ceara
    -
    -
    3
    4
    17
    10
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    3
    4
    17
    10
    2
    2
    17.05.26
    Serie B
    Ceara
    Ceara
    Fortaleza
    Fortaleza
    -
    -
    3
    2
    20
    21
    3
    4
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    0
    -
    -
    3
    2
    20
    21
    3
    4
    09.04.26
    BRA Copa do Nordeste
    Ceara
    Ceara
    1
    Fortaleza
    Fortaleza
    -
    -
    4
    7
    -
    -
    7
    4
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    4
    7
    -
    -
    7
    4
    08.03.26
    Cearense
    Ceara
    Ceara
    Fortaleza
    Fortaleza
    -
    -
    1
    8
    -
    -
    4
    4
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    4
    5
    -
    -
    1
    8
    -
    -
    4
    4
    01.03.26
    Cearense
    Fortaleza
    Fortaleza
    Ceara
    Ceara
    -
    -
    7
    5
    14
    18
    2
    3
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    7
    5
    14
    18
    2
    3
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    Ceara Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 14 May 2026 as part of the Copa tournament (home team - Ceara, away team - Atletico Mineiro). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.

    Here's the game statistics (Ceara vs Atletico Mineiro):

    • ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 3;
    • fouls: 19 vs 18;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 1.
    🏆Throughout the Serie B season, the team Ceara has engaged in 8 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 2 wins,
    • 2 losses,
    • 4 draws.

    📈Currently, Ceara stands at a mid-tier position within the Serie B standings, with a win percentage of 25% and a loss percentage of 25%.

    ⚽️Ceara has scored a total of 8 goals. On the defensive end, Ceara has allowed 8 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Ceara

    Last matches
    18.09.26
    Serie B
    Ceara
    Ceara
    Novorizontino
    Novorizontino
    -
    -
    2
    9
    11
    13
    4
    4
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    0
    -
    -
    2
    9
    11
    13
    4
    4
    W
    13.09.26
    Serie B
    Fortaleza
    Fortaleza
    Ceara
    Ceara
    -
    -
    3
    4
    17
    10
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    3
    4
    17
    10
    2
    2
    D
    10.09.26
    Serie B
    Goianiense
    Goianiense
    1
    Ceara
    Ceara
    -
    -
    3
    7
    18
    12
    1
    3
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    3
    7
    18
    12
    1
    3
    L
    05.09.26
    Serie B
    Ceara
    Ceara
    Recife PE
    Recife PE
    -
    -
    9
    9
    16
    7
    2
    0
    2
    1
    0
    0
    2
    1
    -
    -
    9
    9
    16
    7
    2
    0
    W
    30.08.26
    Serie B
    Vila Nova
    Vila Nova
    Ceara
    Ceara
    -
    -
    5
    9
    18
    10
    2
    3
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    9
    18
    10
    2
    3
    L
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    Fortaleza Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 14 May 2026 as part of the Copa tournament (home team - Brasil, away - Fortaleza). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.

    Here are the match stats (Fortaleza vs Brasil):

    • ball possession: 38% vs 62%;
    • corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
    • fouls: 13 vs 12;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 6 vs 4.
    🏆Throughout the Serie B season, the team Fortaleza has engaged in 8 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 4 wins,
    • 1 losses,
    • 3 draws.

    📈Currently, Fortaleza stands at a mid-tier position within the Serie B standings, with a win percentage of 50% and a loss percentage of 13%.

    ⚽Fortaleza has scored a total of 10 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 8 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Fortaleza

    Last matches
    20.09.26
    Serie B
    Londrina EC PR
    Londrina EC PR
    Fortaleza
    Fortaleza
    -
    -
    7
    2
    18
    13
    3
    1
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    7
    2
    18
    13
    3
    1
    W
    13.09.26
    Serie B
    Fortaleza
    Fortaleza
    Ceara
    Ceara
    -
    -
    3
    4
    17
    10
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    3
    4
    17
    10
    2
    2
    D
    09.09.26
    Serie B
    Fortaleza
    Fortaleza
    Avai
    Avai
    -
    -
    4
    2
    12
    6
    0
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    2
    12
    6
    0
    2
    W
    05.09.26
    Serie B
    Goias
    Goias
    1
    Fortaleza
    Fortaleza
    -
    -
    5
    2
    9
    15
    3
    4
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    2
    9
    15
    3
    4
    W
    31.08.26
    Serie B
    Fortaleza
    Fortaleza
    Operario
    Operario
    -
    -
    11
    1
    11
    12
    1
    1
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    11
    1
    11
    12
    1
    1
    D
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 68;
    • home team wins - 29, away team wins - 17, draws - 22.

    Statistics: Ceara vs Fortaleza

    • matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
    • wins: 2 vs 4;
    • win percentage: 25% vs 50%;
    • losses: 2 vs 1;
    • draws: 4 vs 3.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 3 vs 6;
    • losses: 5 vs 0;
    • draws: 2 vs 4.
    Trends
    • Fortaleza have drawn in 4 of last 5 away games.
    👉Prediction: Draw (odds: 2.71)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.18, the guests - 0.9;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.07;
    • both teams scored: overall - 34; at the home team's field - 19.

    Statistics: Ceara vs Fortaleza

    • average total in the tournament: 2 vs 2.25;
    • average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.25;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.5;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 0.75;
    • Ceara: average total at home in the tournament -  1.25;
    • Fortaleza: average total away in the tournament - 0.25;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 2) vs 1.5 (away - 0.67).
    Trends
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Ceara games (Serie B).
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Fortaleza away games.
    👉Prediction: Total goals Under (2,5) (odds: 1.44)

    Prediction on corners

    Ceara: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.88; at home field - 6;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; at home field - 6.

    Fortaleza: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.75, away - 5.5;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; away - 5.33.
    Trends
    • Fortaleza have taken over 3.5 corners in 8 of last 9 away games.
    • Fortaleza have taken over 3.5 corners in 7 of last 8 games (Serie B).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Fortaleza Total Over (3,5) (odds: 1.35)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 68;
    • both teams scored all-time - 34 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 19 times.

    Statistics: Ceara vs Fortaleza

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 3;
    • number of BTTS matches for Ceara at home - 2 (50%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Fortaleza away - 0 (0%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
    • BTTS matches for Ceara at home - 3 (60%);
    • BTTS matches for Fortaleza away - 2 (33%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams to Score – (No) (odds: 1.64)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 0:0 (12/80, 15%);
    • Ceara at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:0 , 1:1 , 3:3 (1/4, 25%);
    • Fortaleza away most often play: 0:0 (2/4, 50%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    0:0 - 13.99% (odds 5.5)
    1:1 - 13.68% (odds 6)
    1:0 - 12.82% (odds 6)

    Trends
    • Fortaleza drew 0:0 in 3 of last 4 away games.

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Ceara have conceded in last 7 games.

    Fortaleza will score goal
    Odds-196
    Published: 15/05/2026, 22:24

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    Betting Tips: Ceara - Fortaleza

    Fortaleza have drawn:
    fortaleza-cein 4 of last 5 away games.
    Draw
    Everygame
    +190
    Ceara have not lost:
    ceara-ce-1in 13 of last 14 home games.
    Ceara will not lose
    Everygame
    -250
    Fortaleza have not lost:
    fortaleza-cein last 10 games.
    fortaleza-cein last 7 games (Serie B).
    fortaleza-cein last 6 away games.
    Fortaleza will not lose
    Everygame
    -208
    Under 2.5 goals scored:
    ceara-ce-1in 7 of last 8 Ceara games (Serie B).
    fortaleza-cein 7 of last 8 Fortaleza away games.
    Total goals Under (2,5)
    Everygame
    -222
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    Ceara - Fortaleza Table position

    Brasileiro Serie B 2026
    gWDLGDPForm
    2.
    Novorizontino
    Novorizontino
    30149749-2751
    3.
    Fortaleza
    Fortaleza
    29149633-2451
    4.
    Juventude
    Juventude
    29148731-1950
    14.
    Nautico PE
    Nautico PE
    291081135-3638
    15.
    Ceara
    Ceara
    29981231-3735
    16.
    Botafogo San Paulo
    Botafogo San Paulo
    29881332-3632

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    5 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 5
    Draws - 5
    Loses - 0
    10 matches
    Scored - 15
    Conceded - 15
    0
    +6
    13 - Scored
    7 - Conceded
    5
    Wins
    5
    1
    Draws
    5
    4
    Loses
    0
    Goal difference
    15
    Scored
    13
    15
    Conceded
    7
    3
    Match goals average
    2
    1.5
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.3
    1.5
    Goals conceded per match on average
    0.7
    7
    Both teams scored
    6
    60'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    69'
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