Ceará and Athletic-MG face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo (Arena Castelão) on Tuesday, 14/07/2026, at 00:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Ceará Sporting Club vs Athletic Club, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Ceará vs Athletic-MG
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Double Chance: Ceará or Draw
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Ceará comes into the match having played 16 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.06 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 11 draws, and 10 losses.
Ceará's attack has scored 57 goals during this period. Out of this total, 15 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 0.94 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.
The offence system of Ceará is led by Vinicius Goes Barbosa de Souza as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Vinicius Nelson de Souza Zanocelo, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 20 goals with an average of 1.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 0.95.
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On the other hand, Athletic-MG comes into the match having played 16 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.38 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 12 draws, and 9 losses.
Athletic-MG's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 16 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.1.
The offence system of Athletic-MG is led by Ronaldo Rodrigues Tavares as the top scorer of the season. The portuguese forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ian Luccas Baroni Boetto, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 1.24.
Head to head: Ceará vs Athletic-MG
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Ceará
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L D W |
0.8 |
| Home | L W L W W |
1.8 |
| Away | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 38% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.19 | 2.5 | 1.88 |
| Scored | 0.94 | 1.25 | 0.63 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 63% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 13% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 31% | 50% | 13% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.81 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.17 | 1.5 |
Athletic-MG
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L D D |
1 |
| Home | L W D W D |
1.6 |
| Away | L D W L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 33% | 29% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.44 | 2.71 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.78 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.67 | 1.43 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 44% | 86% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 33% | 14% |
| 1st to Score | 31% | 56% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.57 | 0.87 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.21 | 1.97 |
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