EC Vitoria vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
EC Vitoria vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A at Barradao.
- EC Vitoria 22 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | CA Mineiro | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Apr | CR Flamengo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | EC Juventude | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | CR Flamengo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Dec | Gremio FBPA | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | EC Vitoria | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | SC Internacional | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Mirassol FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Mar | Fluminense FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | SC Internacional | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | AC Goianiense | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season
EC Vitoria this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Vitoria
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
1/9
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/1
76+
3/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Vitoria
| Carlos Rene | 5 G | 1 A |
| Renato Kayzer | 4 G | 1 A |
| Gabriel Baralhas | 2 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Barradao!
- 5' Fortaleza EC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His EC Vitoria side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Claudinho, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 25' EC Vitoria are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fortaleza EC's shape.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 37' Janderson Costa is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 42' Poor challenge from Gabriel Baralhas. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 46' Fresh legs for Fortaleza EC! Deyverson comes on to replace Marinho.
- 48' What composure from Diogo Barbosa! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 53' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 58' EC Vitoria are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' The crowd applauds Ricardo Ryller as he leaves the pitch. Joao Pedro Pepe steps in for EC Vitoria.
- 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 67' Calebe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Guillermo Fernandez on 67 minute.
- 71' Ronald is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gustavo Mosquito at the 71 minute mark.
- 74' Matheuzinho doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 75' Jose Welison is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matheus Rossetto at the 75 minute mark.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Yago Pikachu. He replaces Eros Mancuso on 76 minute.
- 79' Leandro Martinez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 79.
- 80' Time for substitution for Fortaleza EC. Benjamin Kuscevic is replaced by Kervin Andrade.
- 82' A change in the EC Vitoria ranks — Matheuzinho exits the field as Osvaldo enters on 82.
- 83' Jamerson makes way for Carlos Eduardo at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from EC Vitoria.
- 88' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. EC Vitoria take all three points.
Lineups
EC Vitoria Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 28
- 83
- 5
- 3
- 7
- 44
- 1
- 39
- 30
- 2
Bench
- 77
- 23
- 6
- 27
- 43
- 11
- 35
- 29
- 8
- 22
- 96
- 99
Coach
Thiago Carpini
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 1
-
20
Matheus Rossetto ↓ Jose Welison 75'
- 16
- 23
-
5
Guillermo Fernandez ↓ Calebe 67'
- 13
- 9
-
14
Eros Mancuso ↓ Yago Pikachu 76'
- 8
- 39
Bench
-
22
Yago Pikachu ↑ 76'
- 6
-
18
Deyverson ↑ 46'
- 88
- 27
-
10
Calebe ↑ 67'
- 15
- 4
-
17
Jose Welison ↑ 75'
-
77
Kervin Andrade ↑ 80'
- 19
- 41
Coach
Igor Cearense
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Breno Lopes | 2 |
| Alerrandro | 2 |
| Diogo Barbosa | 1 |
| Bruno Pacheco | 1 |
| Jose Hugo | 1 |
| Tomas Pochettino | 1 |
| Tinga | 1 |
| Janderson Costa | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Vitoria Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51
EC Vitoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: EC Vitoria win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
EC Vitoria or Draw
73%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
54%
EC Vitoria or Fortaleza EC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: EC Vitoria win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.8%
2 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — EC Vitoria
| Handicap | EC Vitoria covers | Push | Fortaleza EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

