America Min. vs Ceara Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 17 July 2026
📢 América Mineiro head into their Matchday 18 clash in Brazil’s Serie B against Ceará amid a rough patch, just one win in their last ten outings, with their goal difference highlighting ongoing struggles in attack. Ceará are also facing challenges, but remain highly motivated as they sit just outside the drop zone; every result could prove decisive in their fight for survival. The current standings push the visitors to stay focused, while the hosts are desperate to snap their winless streak.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 19 November 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Ceara):
- ball possession percentage: 38% vs 62%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 0.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams America Mineiro and Ceara:
- played 23 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 6, draws - 10;
- number of goals - 29 against 31;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.48, in the 2nd half - 1.13;
- average total goals in the match - 2.61.
Head-to-head statistics America Min. - Ceara

America Mineiro Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - America Mineiro, away team - Londrina EC PR). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (America Mineiro vs Londrina EC PR):
- ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 14 vs 20;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
América Mineiro remain one of the most unpredictable sides in the league: they have managed just one win in their last five outings, suffering three defeats along the way. Their ten-match form is equally concerning, with the team averaging only 0.7 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game. The league table reflects their struggles, as América sit rock bottom and show little sign of escaping the relegation zone any time soon.
Match Results: America Mineiro

Ceara Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Ceara, away - Athletic Club MG). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (Ceara vs Athletic Club MG):
- ball possession: 70% vs 30%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
Ceará are also stuck in the relegation zone, but the gap to safety remains narrow, so their motivation is sky-high. The team are winless in their last five outings, picking up two draws and suffering three defeats. Over their past ten matches, Ceará have conceded an average of 1.3 goals per game while scoring roughly one goal per match themselves, numbers that allow them to stay competitive against sides of similar quality.
Match Results: Ceara
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 6, draws - 10.
Statistics: America Mineiro vs Ceara
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- win percentage: 6% vs 24%;
- losses: 12 vs 7;
- draws: 4 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- losses: 7 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.26, the guests - 1.35;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.61;
- both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: America Mineiro vs Ceara
- average total in the tournament: 2.29 vs 2.06;
- average total goals scored: 0.65 vs 0.88;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.47 vs 0.47;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.18 vs 0.41;
- America Mineiro: average total at home in the tournament - 0.63;
- Ceara: average total away in the tournament - 0.63;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.7 (home - 0.75) vs 0.9 (away - 0.5).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 America Mineiro home games against Ceara.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Ceara away games (Serie B).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Ceara games (Serie B).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: America Mineiro vs Ceara
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 8;
- number of BTTS matches for America Mineiro at home - 5 (63%);
- number of BTTS matches for Ceara away - 3 (38%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for America Mineiro at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Ceara away - 2 (50%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (25/170, 14.7%);
- America Mineiro at home most often finish matches: 1:2 (4/8, 50%);
- Ceara away most often play: 2:0 (3/8, 37.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.59% (odds 5.28)
1:0 - 11.99% (odds 5.82)
0:0 - 10.77% (odds 6.18)
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Bookmakers have struggled to pick a clear favourite for this clash, which is hardly surprising given both América Mineiro and Ceará are languishing in the relegation zone. With so much at stake, both sides are likely to focus on avoiding defeat against a direct rival rather than playing expansive football. Don’t expect a free-flowing contest, especially considering that seven of the last eight head-to-heads at América Mineiro’s ground have seen no more than two goals scored. Backing under 2.5 goals looks like a well-founded prediction here. A goalless draw (0-0) could well be on the cards.