Ceará and Atlético-MG face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa do Brasil season. The game takes place at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo on Thursday, 14/05/2026, at 01:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Ceará Sporting Club vs Clube Atlético Mineiro, 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 Atlético-MG

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Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Ceará to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the Ceará vs Atlético-MG match is Ceará to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in Ceará, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Atlético-MG, who have had their share of struggles of late.

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Ceará comes into the match having played 4 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.75 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 10 draws, and 5 losses.

Ceará's attack has scored 48 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.66.

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 3 goals with an average of 0.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 23 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 0.79.

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On the other hand, Atlético-MG comes into the match having played 1 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 11 draws, and 10 losses.

Atlético-MG's attack has scored 42 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.35.

The offence system of Atlético-MG is led by Hulk as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gustavo Scarpa, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 38 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 1.23.

Head to head: Ceará vs Atlético-MG

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Home Team

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Ceará

Brazil - Copa do Brasil

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L W D

0.8

Home L D W W W

2

Away L L W L D

0.8

Away Team

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Atlético-MG

Brazil - Copa do Brasil

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D W L L

1

Home D L W W W

2

Away D W L L L

0.8

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Published on 11 May 2026, at 20:06 Last updated on 11 May 2026, at 20:06
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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