Cuiabá and Fortaleza face each other on Sunday 08.09.2026, at 22:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2026 match. The game will take place at Cuiabá's home ground, the Estádio José Fragelli (Arena Pantanal).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cuiabá Esporte Clube and Fortaleza Esporte Clube, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Cuiabá vs Fortaleza
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Over 1.5 Goals
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Cuiabá preview
Cuiabá heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 20 matches, Cuiabá Esporte Clube secured 5 victories, 10 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.25 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Dourado's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Cuiabá has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 24 goals, of which 15 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 0.75 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Vinicius Peixoto Trindade da Silva, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. João Pedro Vilardi Pinto has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Cuiabá has conceded 15 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 0.75 per game) and 25 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.81 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Fortaleza preview
Fortaleza comes into the game with 20 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 10 victories, 4 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.7 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 26 wins, 11 draws, and 11 losses.
Fortaleza Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 61 goals during this period. Of that total, 23 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 1.15 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.27.
Leão do Pici's offensive system is led by Juan Bautista Miritello, the team's top scorer this season. The argentinian forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Lucas Pacheco Affini. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 0.95 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 42 goals in 48 matches, averaging 0.88 per match.
Head to head: Cuiabá vs Fortaleza
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cuiabá
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L D W |
1 |
| Home | L W D W W |
2 |
| Away | D L D L W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 30% | 20% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| 1st to Score | 35% | 50% | 20% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.71 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.98 | 1.2 |
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | L L L D W |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.95 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35% | 40% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 20% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 35% | 70% | 30% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.73 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.21 | 1.62 |
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