Horizonte and Fortaleza face each other on Thursday 01.22.2026, at 23:30 (UK Time), in a A1 Cearense 2026 match. The game will take place at Horizonte's home ground, the Estádio Olímpico Horácio Domingos de Sousa.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Horizonte and Fortaleza, 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 Horizonte vs Fortaleza

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

BTTS - No

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Fortaleza to win

Take Fortaleza lightly at your own risk. While they are playing away from home, they are still a dangerous opponent that is capable of causing an upset.

Indeed, we are tipping Fortaleza to win outright on the 1X2 market, where they are priced at 1.21 to win. We see Fortaleza matching up well with Horizonte, and they have some weapons that can exploit the home side's vulnerabilities.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

How likely is it that both Horizonte and Fortaleza score in their upcoming match? Based on our expert analysis, don't bet on it.

We expect to see a hard-fought match high on effort and intensity but low on actual goals, so our betting tip is to take the 'no' on the BTTS market.

Horizonte preview

Horizonte heads into the match with the following record in the A1 Cearense: in 3 matches, Horizonte secured 1 victories, 2 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 1.67 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Horizonte's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 1 victories so far.

Horizonte has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 4 goals, of which 4 were scored in the A1 Cearense, resulting in an average of 1.33 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Guilherme Cavalcante da Silva, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Alan Alexandre Fabricio has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, Horizonte has conceded 3 goals in the A1 Cearense (an average of 1 per game) and 3 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Fortaleza preview

Fortaleza comes into the game with 3 matches played so far in the A1 Cearense. They have secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.33 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses.

Fortaleza's attack has been highly effective, scoring 5 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the A1 Cearense, with an average of 1.67 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.67.

Fortaleza's offensive system is led by Tomás Pochettino, the team's top scorer this season. The argentinian midfielder has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Matheus Rossetto. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 0 goals in 3 matches, averaging 0 per match.

Head to head: Horizonte vs Fortaleza

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

Home Team

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Horizonte

Brazil - Cearense 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W D

1.67

Home D

1

Away D W

2

Away Team

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Fortaleza

Brazil - Cearense 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D

2.33

Home W W

3

Away D

1

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Published on 22 January 2026, at 06:27 Last updated on 10 March 2026, at 20:01
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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