Novorizontino and Ceará face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi (Jorjão) on Saturday, 23/05/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Grêmio Novorizontino 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.

APWin predictions for Novorizontino vs Ceará

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Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Novorizontino win or draw

The match is an evenly balanced affair with very little difference between the two sides. But the added benefit of home advantage is enough to tilt the scales in Novorizontino's favour.

We recommend betting on Novorizontino to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Since they will be playing in front of their home fans, that should give them that extra boost they need to avoid defeat, which is the only condition to win the bet.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Novorizontino vs Ceará to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

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Novorizontino comes into the match having played 9 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.44 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses.

Novorizontino's attack has scored 38 goals during this period. Out of this total, 11 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.22 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.58.

The offence system of Novorizontino is led by Robson dos Santos Fernandes as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Robson dos Santos Fernandes, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 23 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 0.96.

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On the other hand, Ceará comes into the match having played 9 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.44 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 10 draws, and 5 losses.

Ceará's attack has scored 52 goals during this period. Out of this total, 10 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.11 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.68.

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 9 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 25 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 0.81.

Head to head: Novorizontino vs Ceará

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

Home Team

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Novorizontino

Brazil - Serie B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W D L W

1.6

Home W W D L L

1.4

Away D D L W D

1.2

Away Team

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Ceará

Brazil - Serie B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L L L

1.2

Home W W L D W

2

Away L L W L D

0.8

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Published on 20 May 2026, at 20:10 Last updated on 20 May 2026, at 20:10
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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