América de Natal and Fortaleza face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa do Nordeste season. The game takes place at Arena das Dunas on Thursday, 16/04/2026, at 23:00 (UK Time).
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APWin predictions for América de Natal vs Fortaleza
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Under 11.5 Corners
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América de Natal comes into the match having played 3 games in the Copa do Nordeste so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 7 draws, and 1 losses.
América de Natal's attack has scored 30 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Copa do Nordeste, averaging 0.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.67.
The offence system of América de Natal is led by Cassiano Bouzon Jesus as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Renan Silva Bragança, who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 10 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 0.56.
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On the other hand, Fortaleza comes into the match having played 3 games in the Copa do Nordeste so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses.
Fortaleza's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Copa do Nordeste, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.25.
The offence system of Fortaleza is led by Adam Fernando Bareiro Gamarra as the top scorer of the season. The paraguayan forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lucas Pacheco Affini, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 14 goals conceded in 20 matches, resulting in an average of 0.7.
Head to head: América de Natal vs Fortaleza
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América de Natal
Brazil - Copa do Nordeste
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W D W |
2 |
| Home | L W W D D |
1.6 |
| Away | W D D D W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 2.5 | 0 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.73 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.39 | 0.87 |
Fortaleza
Brazil - Copa do Nordeste
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W D W |
2 |
| Home | W D W D W |
2.2 |
| Away | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.68 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 0.95 | 1.36 |
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