Fortaleza and CRB 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, 23/04/2026, at 00:30 (UK Time).

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

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1st Half Over 0.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Fortaleza vs CRB to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

There is a significant gap in class and quality between Fortaleza and CRB, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

CRB has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.

Leão do Pici preview

Fortaleza comes into the match having played 3 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 3 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 13 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses.

Fortaleza's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.23.

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 3 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 15 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 0.68.

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On the other hand, CRB comes into the match having played 3 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 3 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, 7 draws, and 8 losses.

CRB's attack has scored 39 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.44.

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 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 29 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 1.07.

Head to head: Fortaleza vs CRB

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

Home Team

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Fortaleza

Brazil - Copa do Brasil

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L W D

1.6

Home W D W D W

2.2

Away D W L W L

1.4

Away Team

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CRB

Brazil - Copa do Brasil

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L D L

0.4

Home L L L W L

0.6

Away D L D D L

0.6

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Published on 21 April 2026, at 03:57 Last updated on 21 April 2026, at 03:57
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