Fortaleza vs Bragantino Prediction
🔊 Fortaleza host Bragantino in the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. The home side are battling for survival and enter the match on a 10-game winless streak across all competitions. In contrast, the visitors are comfortably positioned in the upper part of the table and are eyeing a spot in the Copa Libertadores zone. The match promises to be intense-Fortaleza need points desperately, while Bragantino have no intention of slowing down.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 17 August 2024 and ended with a 1-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (with Bragantino as the home side):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 2;
- fouls: 19 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 7.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Fortaleza and Bragantino:
- 11 matches played;
- home wins - 5, away wins - 5, draws - 1;
- goals scored - 18 for Fortaleza, 17 for Bragantino;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.82, in the second half - 1.36;
- average total goals per match - 3.18.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Fortaleza Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on during the 15th round of the Brazilian Serie A, with Fortaleza hosting Bahia. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Fortaleza vs Bahia):
- possession percentage: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 16 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
🦁 Fortaleza couldn't hold onto their lead against Bahia in the last round, ending in a 1-1 draw. They were ahead from the 30th minute but conceded a goal just 10 minutes before full time. While this result halted their losing streak, they haven't secured a victory in the league since mid-May. Currently sitting in 19th place, Fortaleza need to start picking up points soon to escape the relegation zone. A win against Bragantino could be the catalyst they need to turn their season around.
Match Results: Fortaleza

Bragantino Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on during the 16th round of Brazil's Serie A, where Bragantino hosted Flamengo. The match ended with a scoreline of 1-2.
Here are the match statistics (Bragantino vs Flamengo):
- possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 5;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
🔴 In the last round, Bragantino fell to Flamengo at home (1-2). Despite taking an early lead, they couldn't maintain their advantage, conceding an equalizer midway through the second half and a second goal five minutes before full-time. In the remaining minutes, Bragantino failed to capitalize on their opportunities to snatch a draw. They currently sit in 4th place, holding onto a Copa Libertadores spot and vying for a top-3 finish. A win over Fortaleza in their next match would solidify their position among the leaders and keep their hopes alive for a strong season finish.
Match Results: Bragantino
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 11;
- Home wins - 5, Away wins - 5, Draws - 1.
Statistics: Fortaleza vs Bragantino
- Matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 16;
- Wins: 2 vs 8;
- Win percentage: 14% vs 50%;
- Losses: 7 vs 5;
- Draws: 5 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 0 vs 4;
- Losses: 8 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Fortaleza have failed to win in 12 of their last 13 matches (Serie A).
- Fortaleza are winless in their last 10 matches.
- Fortaleza have not won at home in their last 6 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.64, away team - 1.55;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.18;
- Both teams scored: overall - 6 times; at the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Fortaleza vs Bragantino
- Average total in the tournament: 2.36 vs 2.25;
- Average goals scored: 0.93 vs 1.19;
- Average first-half total: 0.36 vs 0.63;
- Average second-half total: 0.57 vs 0.56;
- Fortaleza: average home total in the tournament - 1.38;
- Bragantino: average away total in the tournament - 1.29;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.5 (home - 0.67) vs 1.6 (away - 1.25).
- Total over 1.5 goals has been achieved in the last 7 head-to-head matches between these teams (Serie A).
- Total over 1.5 goals has been achieved in 6 of Fortaleza's last 7 matches (Serie A).
Corners Prediction
Fortaleza: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6.5; at home - 6.88;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 7.5; at home - 9.33.
Bragantino: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.94, away - 4.71;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.6; away - 3.5.
- Total over 9.5 corners has occurred in 10 of Bragantino's last 11 away matches (Serie A).
- Total over 9.5 corners has occurred in 7 of Bragantino's last 8 away matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.72 (2.36 for the home team and 2.36 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 4.4 (2 for the home team and 2.4 for the visitors).
Fortaleza: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.57; at home - 3.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3; at home - 3.
Bragantino: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.5, away - 2.86;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.6; away - 3.25.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 11;
- Both teams scored overall - 6 times;
- At the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Fortaleza vs Bragantino
- Total matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 16;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 8;
- BTTS for Fortaleza at home - 3 (38%);
- BTTS for Bragantino away - 4 (57%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS for Fortaleza at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS for Bragantino away - 2 (50%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Fortaleza find themselves in the relegation zone and desperately need points to climb out of their precarious position. The team has shown resilience in recent matches, but consistency remains elusive. Bragantino, on the other hand, are confidently holding their place in the upper half of the table and display a more mature style of play. Considering the difference in standings and current form, Bragantino emerge as the favorites for this encounter. However, Fortaleza, playing at home, will strive to put up a fight. Our final bet: Bragantino will not lose.