Fortaleza EC vs Ceara: prediction and stats
Serie BRegular Season - 28Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, Fortaleza, Ceará
The Footlab model makes Fortaleza EC the favourite at 49%, against 27% for a draw and 24% for Ceara. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Fortaleza EC vs Ceara?
A very open match: only 93 Elo points separate Fortaleza EC (1,942) and Ceara (1,849).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Fortaleza EC have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Ceara have 4, 3 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Criciuma(away) | 2-0 | Serie B |
| Aug 19, 2026 | São Bernardo(home) | 1-1 | Serie B |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Juventude(away) | 0-0 | Serie B |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Cuiaba(away) | 1-1 | Serie B |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Palmeiras(home) | 3-2 | Copa Do Brasil |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Londrina(home) | 2-1 | Serie B |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Nautico Recife(away) | 0-1 | Serie B |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Cuiaba(home) | 1-3 | Serie B |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Ponte Preta(home) | 2-0 | Serie B |
| Jul 26, 2026 | São Bernardo(away) | 4-3 | Serie B |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Fortaleza EC win(s), 4 draw(s), 2 Ceara win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | Ceara 2-1 Fortaleza EC | Serie B |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Ceara 2-0 Fortaleza EC | Copa do Nordeste |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Ceara 1-1 Fortaleza EC | Cearense - 1 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Fortaleza EC 1-1 Ceara | Cearense - 1 |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Ceara 0-0 Fortaleza EC | Cearense - 1 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Ceara 1-1 Fortaleza EC | Serie A |
Last archived meeting: Ceara vs Fortaleza EC on May 17, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Fortaleza EC score 1.1 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Ceara score 1.0 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 46% probability of over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza EC | 1.1 | 1.0 | 6 | 6/15 | 5/15 |
| Ceara | 1.0 | 1.4 | 2 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Fortaleza EC sit 4th in Serie B (40 points from 24 matches) and Ceara sit 17th (28 points from 24 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fortaleza EC | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 21 | 40 |
| 17 | Ceara | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 30 | 28 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Fortaleza EC vs Ceara?
- The Footlab model makes Fortaleza EC the favourite at 49%, against 27% for a draw and 24% for Ceara.
- Where and when is Fortaleza EC vs Ceara played?
- Fortaleza EC vs Ceara is played on September 12, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC) at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, in the Serie B.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 46% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.