Ceará and Fortaleza face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa do Nordeste season. The game takes place at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo on Thursday, 09/04/2026, at 01:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Ceará Sporting Club vs Fortaleza Esporte Clube, 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 Fortaleza
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Double Chance: Draw or Fortaleza
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Ceará comes into the match having played 2 games in the Copa do Nordeste so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 0.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 8 draws, and 1 losses.
Ceará's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Copa do Nordeste, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.79.
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 4 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 12 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 0.63.
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On the other hand, Fortaleza comes into the match having played 2 games in the Copa do Nordeste so far. They have recorded 2 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 12 wins, 6 draws, and 1 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 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.32.
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 1 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 12 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 0.63.
Head to head: Ceará vs Fortaleza
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Ceará
Brazil - Copa do Nordeste
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L D D |
1.2 |
| Home | D D D W W |
1.8 |
| Away | W D L D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.52 | 1.74 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 0.68 | 1.73 |
Fortaleza
Brazil - Copa do Nordeste
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W L |
2 |
| Home | W D W D W |
2.2 |
| Away | W L W W D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.68 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 0.95 | 1.6 |
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