Náutico and Ceará face each other on Wednesday 08.19.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2026 match. The game will take place at Náutico's home ground, the Estádio Eládio de Barros Carvalho (Aflitos).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Clube Náutico Capibaribe 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 Náutico vs Ceará
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Náutico preview
Náutico heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 22 matches, Clube Náutico Capibaribe secured 7 victories, 6 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.23 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Timbu's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 23 victories so far.
Náutico has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 75 goals, of which 26 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.18 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Paulo Sérgio Luiz de Souza, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Vinicius Rodrigues Adelino dos Santos has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Náutico has conceded 26 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 1.18 per game) and 38 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.93 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Ceará preview
Ceará comes into the game with 22 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 6 victories, 7 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.14 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 19 wins, 13 draws, and 12 losses.
Ceará Sporting Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 65 goals during this period. Of that total, 23 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 1.05 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.48.
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 28 goals with an average of 1.27 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 44 goals in 44 matches, averaging 1 per match.
Head to head: Náutico vs Ceará
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Náutico
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D W L |
1.2 |
| Home | D W D L L |
1 |
| Away | D D L L L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 40% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.36 | 1.7 | 2.92 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 0.9 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 20% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 40% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 50% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 32% | 50% | 17% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 1.97 | 1.55 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.09 | 1.51 |
Ceará
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L D |
1.4 |
| Home | L W L D L |
0.8 |
| Away | W D L L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 33% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.32 | 2.25 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 1.08 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1.17 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 25% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 33% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 32% | 42% | 10% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.75 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.13 | 1.53 |
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