Vila Nova and Fortaleza face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga on Wednesday, 22/07/2026, at 01:35 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Vila Nova Futebol Clube vs Fortaleza Esporte Clube, 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 Vila Nova vs Fortaleza
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Vila Nova comes into the match having played 17 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.82 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses.
Vila Nova's attack has scored 48 goals during this period. Out of this total, 25 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.47 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.
The offence system of Vila Nova is led by Guilherme Augusto Alves Dellatorre as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Marcos Gabriel do Nascimento, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 1.12 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.
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On the other hand, Fortaleza comes into the match having played 18 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.72 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 24 wins, 11 draws, and 9 losses.
Fortaleza's attack has scored 56 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.17 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.27.
The offence system of Fortaleza is led by Juan Bautista Miritello as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lucas Pacheco Affini, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 0.94 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 35 goals conceded in 44 matches, resulting in an average of 0.8.
Head to head: Vila Nova vs Fortaleza
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Vila Nova
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L W |
1.2 |
| Home | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Away | L L L L W |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 3.13 | 2.1 |
| Scored | 1.39 | 2 | 0.9 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1.13 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 75% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 25% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 0% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 75% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.59 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.17 | 1.32 |
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W D |
2 |
| Home | W W W L L |
1.8 |
| Away | L D W L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 78% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.11 | 2.78 | 1.44 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.89 | 0.44 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 0.89 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 44% | 22% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 22% | 56% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 67% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.72 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.21 | 1.67 |
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