CRB and Fortaleza face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa do Brasil season. The game takes place at Estádio Rei Pelé on Friday, 15/05/2026, at 00:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Clube de Regatas Brasil 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 CRB vs Fortaleza

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APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: CRB to win

CRB vs Fortaleza has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward CRB to win on the 1X2 market.

CRB will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that CRB and Fortaleza both find the back of the net.

Galo de Campina preview

CRB comes into the match having played 4 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.25 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses.

CRB's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 10 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 2.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.48.

The offence system of CRB is led by Mikael Filipe Viana de Sousa as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Diogo Hereda da Silva, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.09.

Leão do Pici preview

On the other hand, Fortaleza comes into the match having played 4 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 4 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 18 wins, 9 draws, and 2 losses.

Fortaleza's attack has scored 40 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.38.

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 4 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 20 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 0.69.

Head to head: CRB vs Fortaleza

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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CRB

Brazil - Copa do Brasil

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W L L

1.8

Home W W L L L

1.2

Away W L L D L

0.8

Away Team

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Fortaleza

Brazil - Copa do Brasil

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W W W D

2.2

Home W W W W W

3

Away D W D D W

1.8

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Published on 13 May 2026, at 16:37 Last updated on 13 May 2026, at 16:37