Fortaleza vs São Bernardo | Prediction | Brazil Serie B | 19/08
Brazil - Brazil Serie B
Fortaleza and São Bernardo 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, 19/08/2026, at 23:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Fortaleza Esporte Clube vs São Bernardo 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 São Bernardo
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BTTS - Yes
Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 2.05
Confidence
64%
Last updated: 20-08-2026
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Our prediction is: Fortaleza to win
In all honesty, there is no other result we can foresee for this match other than Fortaleza to win outright, which is our betting tip.
Fortaleza's strong form this season, particularly at home, is hard to overlook, as are São Bernardo's shaky overall results and performances of late. And we expect the two sides to play true to form when they meet for their upcoming match.
Leão do Pici preview
Fortaleza comes into the match having played 22 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.64 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 26 wins, 13 draws, and 11 losses.
Fortaleza's attack has scored 62 goals during this period. Out of this total, 24 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.09 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 20 goals with an average of 0.91 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 43 goals conceded in 50 matches, resulting in an average of 0.86.
- 16/10/2026Sport RecifeFortalezaW0216/10/2026Serie BSport Recife
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Fortaleza0 - 2W - 12/10/2026FortalezaCRBD2212/10/2026Serie BFortaleza
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CRB2 - 2D - 07/10/2026América MineiroFortalezaW0107/10/2026Serie BAmérica Mineiro
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Fortaleza0 - 1W - 03/10/2026FortalezaNáuticoD1103/10/2026Serie BFortaleza
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Náutico1 - 1D - 27/09/2026FortalezaAthletic-MGD2227/09/2026Serie BFortaleza
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Athletic-MG2 - 2D
Bernô preview
On the other hand, São Bernardo comes into the match having played 22 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.36 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 9 draws, and 12 losses.
São Bernardo's attack has scored 42 goals during this period. Out of this total, 31 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.41 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.27.
The offence system of São Bernardo is led by Rodrigo Ferreira da Silva as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian defender has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Romisson Lino dos Santos, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.14 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 35 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.06.
- 18/10/2026São BernardoCriciúmaL0118/10/2026Serie BSão Bernardo
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Criciúma0 - 1L - 11/10/2026JuventudeSão BernardoD2211/10/2026Serie BJuventude
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São Bernardo2 - 2D - 06/10/2026Sport RecifeSão BernardoL2106/10/2026Serie BSport Recife
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São Bernardo2 - 1L - 02/10/2026São BernardoCRBW3102/10/2026Serie BSão Bernardo
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CRB3 - 1W - 25/09/2026NovorizontinoSão BernardoD0025/09/2026Serie BNovorizontino
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São Bernardo0 - 0D
Head to head: Fortaleza vs São Bernardo
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Fortaleza
Home
São Bernardo
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.641.36
- 45%Wins36%
- 45%First to Score50%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.091.41
- Conceded/game0.911.14
- xG1.461.33
- xGA1.441.58
Trends
- 36%Both Score59%
- 45%Clean Sheet23%
- 36%Failed to Score23%
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