Ceara vs Fortaleza Prediction
🔊 The upcoming 32nd round clash between Ceara and Fortaleza promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams eager to climb the league standings. Ceara have shown quality performances at home, but their inconsistent form could be a decisive factor. Meanwhile, Fortaleza are in search of victories to escape the relegation zone. Both teams tend to play an open style, resulting in high-scoring games and numerous chances created in front of goal. The outcome of this match is set to be unpredictable and thrilling.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 13 July 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0-1. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Fortaleza were the home side):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 0 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Ceará and Fortaleza:
- 64 matches played;
- home victories: 28, away victories: 16, draws: 20;
- goals scored: 75 for Ceará, 58 for Fortaleza;
- average goals in the first half: 1.03, in the second half: 1.05;
- average total goals per match: 2.08.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Ceara Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Fares Lopes Cup, where Maracana hosted Ceara. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory.
Here are the game statistics (Ceara vs Maracana):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corners: 10 vs 8;
- fouls: 14 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
⚫ "The Ceara Black and Whites" currently sit in 14th place in the standings, looking to maintain their position safely away from the relegation zone. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with one draw and three losses followed by a home victory against Fluminense (2-0). The team is known for its organized defense, but their attack has been lacking due to low scoring efficiency. However, they play with more confidence at home, as 7 of their 10 wins this season have come at the "Castelao".
Match Results: Ceara
Fortaleza Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Taca Fares Lopes tournament (home team - Itapipoca, away - Fortaleza). The match ended with a score of 2:2.
Here are the game statistics (Fortaleza vs Itapipoca):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
🔵 Fortaleza sit 19th in the table and are desperate for points to climb out of the relegation zone. Their recent form includes two wins, one draw, and two losses, with an average of just over one goal per game. The "Lions" often display attacking football, focusing on wing play and crosses into the opponent's penalty area. The first-round encounter with Ceara ended in a narrow 0-1 home defeat for Fortaleza, which adds extra motivation for them to seek revenge in the upcoming match.
Match Results: Fortaleza
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 64;
- Home wins - 28, Away wins - 16, Draws - 20.
Statistics: Ceará vs Fortaleza
- Matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 30;
- Wins: 10 vs 7;
- Win percentage: 32% vs 23%;
- Losses: 13 vs 16;
- Draws: 8 vs 7.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Fortaleza have failed to win in 18 of their last 19 away matches.
- Fortaleza have failed to win in 13 of their last 14 away matches (Serie A).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home team average goals scored - 1.17, away team - 0.91;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.08;
- Both teams scored: overall - 31 times; at the home team's ground - 17 times.
Statistics: Ceará vs Fortaleza
- Average total in the tournament: 1.87 vs 2.43;
- Average goals scored: 0.94 vs 0.93;
- Average first-half total: 0.42 vs 0.5;
- Average second-half total: 0.52 vs 0.43;
- Ceará: average home total in the tournament - 1.07;
- Fortaleza: average away total in the tournament - 0.71;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 1.67) vs 1 (away - 1.2).
- Total under 2.5 goals has hit in 13 of Ceará's last 14 home matches.
- Total under 2.5 goals has hit in 12 of Ceará's last 13 home matches (Serie A).
- Total under 2.5 goals has hit in 8 of Ceará's last 9 matches (Serie A).
- Total under 2.5 goals has hit in Ceará's last 7 matches.
- Total under 2.5 goals has hit in 6 of Fortaleza's last 7 matches (Serie A).
Corners Prediction
Trends- Total over 8.5 corners has hit in 10 of Ceará's last 11 matches.
- Total over 8.5 corners has hit in Ceará's last 9 matches (Serie A).
- Total over 8.5 corners has hit in Fortaleza's last 9 matches.
- Total over 8.5 corners has hit in Fortaleza's last 8 matches (Serie A).
- Total over 8.5 corners has hit in Fortaleza's last 6 away matches.
- Total over 8.5 corners has hit in Fortaleza's last 5 away matches (Serie A).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average yellow cards total in head-to-head matches - 2.12 (1.06 for the home team and 1.06 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards total at the home ground - 2.11 (1.04 for the home team and 1.07 for the visitors).
Ceará: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 2.19; at home - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.5; at home - 2.
Fortaleza: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 2.87, away - 2.57;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.9; away - 3.
- Total under 6.5 yellow cards has hit in Fortaleza's last 13 out of 14 away matches (Serie A).
- Total under 6.5 yellow cards has hit in Fortaleza's last 8 out of 9 away matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 64;
- Both teams scored overall - 31 times;
- At the home team's ground - 17 times.
Statistics: Ceará vs Fortaleza
- Matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 30;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): Ceará - 11, Fortaleza - 13;
- Ceará's BTTS at home - 4 (27%);
- Fortaleza's BTTS away - 9 (64%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS occurrences: Ceará - 1, Fortaleza - 4;
- Ceará's BTTS at home - 0 (0%);
- Fortaleza's BTTS away - 4 (80%).
- Fortaleza have both scored and conceded in their last seven out of eight away matches (Serie A).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be lively given the attacking style of both teams. Ceará are playing at home, where they deliver more reliable results thanks to their solid defense. However, Fortaleza have shown they can respond, having scored against Santos at Vila Belmiro (1-1) in the last round. We lean towards betting on under 2.5 goals, a bet that has hit in 13 of Ceará's last 14 home matches and in 6 of Fortaleza's last 7 games. There's a chance we might witness a draw - 1-1.
Betting Tips: Ceara - Fortaleza
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