Goiás and Fortaleza face each other on Saturday 09.05.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2026 match. The game will take place at Goiás's home ground, the Estádio de Hailé Pinheiro (Serrinha).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Goiás 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 Goiás vs Fortaleza
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Goiás preview
Goiás heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 25 matches, Goiás Esporte Clube secured 10 victories, 6 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.44 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Esmeraldino's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 19 victories so far.
Goiás has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 53 goals, of which 25 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Carlos Eduardo de Sousa Leopoldino, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Anselmo Ramon Alves Erculano has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Goiás has conceded 30 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 1.2 per game) and 41 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.95 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Fortaleza preview
Fortaleza comes into the game with 25 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 11 victories, 8 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.64 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 27 wins, 15 draws, and 11 losses.
Fortaleza Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 66 goals during this period. Of that total, 28 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 1.12 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.25.
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 22 goals with an average of 0.88 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 45 goals in 53 matches, averaging 0.85 per match.
Head to head: Goiás vs Fortaleza
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Goiás
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L W |
1.4 |
| Home | W L W D W |
2 |
| Away | D L L W D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 58% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 2.08 | 2.31 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.08 | 1.31 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 25% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 42% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 33% | 31% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 58% | 62% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.46 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.25 | 1.61 |
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D D D |
1.4 |
| Home | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Away | W D D L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 67% | 23% |
| Goals | 2 | 2.5 | 1.54 |
| Scored | 1.12 | 1.67 | 0.62 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.83 | 0.92 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 50% | 31% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 42% | 46% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 17% | 46% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 75% | 31% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.87 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.21 | 1.67 |
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