Maranhão and Ceará face each other on Thursday 04.30.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Copa do Nordeste 2026 match. The game will take place at Maranhão's home ground, the Estádio Governador João Castelo Ribeiro Gonçalves.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Maranhão Atlético Clube and Ceará Sporting Club, 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 Maranhão vs Ceará
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Maranhão preview
Maranhão heads into the match with the following record in the Copa do Nordeste: in 4 matches, Maranhão Atlético Clube secured 0 victories, 1 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 0.25 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Quadricolor's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.
Maranhão has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 17 goals, of which 3 were scored in the Copa do Nordeste, resulting in an average of 0.75 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Emerson Freitas dos Anjos, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Jorge Wanderson da Silva Rocha has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, Maranhão has conceded 11 goals in the Copa do Nordeste (an average of 2.75 per game) and 23 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.28 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Ceará preview
Ceará comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Copa do Nordeste. They have secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.75 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 10 draws, and 2 losses.
Ceará Sporting Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 45 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the Copa do Nordeste, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.8.
Vovô's offensive system is led by Vinicius Goes Barbosa de Souza, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Vinicius Nelson de Souza Zanocelo. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1.25 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 18 goals in 25 matches, averaging 0.72 per match.
Head to head: Maranhão vs Ceará
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Maranhão
Brazil - Copa do Nordeste
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D L L |
0.4 |
| Home | D L L D L |
0.4 |
| Away | L D L L W |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 5 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 2 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 2.75 | 3 | 2.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 0% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 2.15 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
2.05 | 1.68 | 2.18 |
Ceará
Brazil - Copa do Nordeste
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D W W |
1.6 |
| Home | D W W W D |
2.2 |
| Away | L D W D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 0.67 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 67% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.86 | 1.9 | 1.74 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.08 | 1.73 |
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