Maranhão and Ceará face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa do Brasil season. The game takes place at Estádio Governador João Castelo (Castelão) on Thursday, 12/03/2026, at 22:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Maranhão Atlético Clube vs Ceará Sporting Club, 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.
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1st Half Under 1.5 Goals
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Maranhão comes into the match having played 1 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 1 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 6 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses.
Maranhão's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.08.
The offence system of Maranhão is led by Emerson Freitas dos Anjos as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jean de Melo Pereira, who has contributed with 0 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 10 goals conceded in 12 matches, resulting in an average of 0.83.
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On the other hand, Ceará comes into the match having played 1 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 1 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 8 wins, 4 draws, and 0 losses.
Ceará's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.25.
The offence system of Ceará is led by Vinicius Goes Barbosa de Souza as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Vinicius Nelson de Souza Zanocelo, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 6 goals conceded in 12 matches, resulting in an average of 0.5.
Head to head: Maranhão vs Ceará
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