Fortaleza and Avaí 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 Wednesday, 09/09/2026, at 23:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Fortaleza Esporte Clube vs Avaí Futebol 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 Fortaleza vs Avaí
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Double Chance: Fortaleza or Draw
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Fortaleza comes into the match having played 26 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.69 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 28 wins, 15 draws, and 11 losses.
Fortaleza's attack has scored 67 goals during this period. Out of this total, 29 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.12 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.24.
The offence system of Fortaleza is led by Juan Bautista Miritello as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 5 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 22 goals with an average of 0.85 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 45 goals conceded in 54 matches, resulting in an average of 0.83.
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On the other hand, Avaí comes into the match having played 26 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses, with an average of 1.12 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 7 draws, and 17 losses.
Avaí's attack has scored 47 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.08 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.21.
The offence system of Avaí is led by Daniel dos Santos Penha as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jean Lucas Figueiredo, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 34 goals with an average of 1.31 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 46 goals conceded in 39 matches, resulting in an average of 1.18.
Head to head: Fortaleza vs Avaí
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Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Home | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Away | W W D D L |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 67% | 29% |
| Goals | 1.96 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1.12 | 1.67 | 0.64 |
| Conceded | 0.85 | 0.83 | 0.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 50% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 46% | 42% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 17% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 75% | 36% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.87 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.21 | 1.63 |
Avaí
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Home | L W L W W |
1.8 |
| Away | L W W L D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 38% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.38 | 2.08 | 2.69 |
| Scored | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1.31 | 1 | 1.62 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 38% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 38% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 38% | 23% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 38% | 23% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.46 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.38 | 1.85 |
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