Fortaleza EC vs Ceará SC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fortaleza EC vs Ceará SC — Serie A at Estadio Castelao.
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Ceará SC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Anderson Daronco
- Referee Rafael da Silva Alves
- Referee Michael Stanislau
- Referee Adriano Barros Carneiro
7 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 9.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | Ceará SC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Dec | RB Bragantino | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Dec | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Nov | Goiás EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Nov | Botafogo FR | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | Fortaleza EC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Dec | AC Goianiense | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | EC Bahia | A | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 4–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Nov | CA Mineiro | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
30%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio Castelao. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Ceará SC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Bruno Pacheco has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 17 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fortaleza EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' The travelling Ceará SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Fortaleza EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
- 45' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Ceará SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 46' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Romarinho has done his job and it is now time for Mariano Vazquez to step up.
- 47' Magnificent from Vinicius Moreira! That is 7 goals in 238 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 52' 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.
- 54' Cleber makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Ceara SC are in front.
- 56' Bergson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Wellington Paulista on 56 minute.
- 61' Fortaleza EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 66' Supporters expect more eagerness from Leo Chu, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Castelao with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 69' Another substitution for Ceara SC to replace Cleber by Saulo da Silva on 69 minute.
- 74' The whistle greets David as he departs to be replaced by Joao Paulo.
- 77' The referee calls foul for Leo Chu. He receives a Yellow card.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Charles. He replaces Leo Chu on 77 minute.
- 82' Brazil international Yuri has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Klaus. He replaces Tiago Pagnussat on 84 minute.
- 85' Vinicius makes way for Mateus Goncalves at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Ceara SC.
- 87' Yuri was booked on 87.
- 88' The Fortaleza EC bench stirs into life. Tinga is withdrawn and Gabriel Dias gets his opportunity.
- 90' That is a Red card for Fortaleza EC. Juninho will be fuming at that decision.
- Ceará SC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
David ↓ Joao Paulo 74'
- 5
- 25
- 26
- 12
-
9
Wellington Paulista C ↓ Bergson 56'
- 57
-
2
Tinga ↓ Gabriel Dias 88'
- 15
- 30
-
20
Romarinho ↓ Mariano Vazquez 46'
Bench
- 6
- 33
-
29
Bergson ↑ 56'
-
13
Gabriel Dias ↑ 88'
- 91
-
10
Joao Paulo ↑ 74'
- 1
- 8
-
11
Osvaldo ↑ 56'
-
32
Mariano Vazquez ↑ 46'
- 88
- 14
Coach
Marcelo Chamusca
Ceará SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 19
- 13
-
3
Tiago Pagnussat ↓ Klaus 85'
-
29
Vinicius ↓ Mateus Goncalves 85'
- 6
- 91
- 45
-
89
Cleber ↓ Saulo da Silva 69'
- 88
- 26
Bench
- 39
- 4
-
7
Mateus Goncalves ↑ 85'
- 86
- 1
-
44
Klaus ↑ 85'
-
35
Charles ↑ 77'
- 40
- 14
- 70
- 31
-
73
Saulo da Silva ↑ 69'
Coach
Guto Ferreira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vinicius | 3 |
| Cleber | 2 |
| Rick | 1 |
| Tinga | 1 |
| Thiago Galhardo | 1 |
| Yony Gonzalez | 1 |
| Felippe Cardoso | 1 |
| Vinicius Lima | 1 |
Head to Head
Fortaleza EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.83
Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Ceará SC xG
I would bet for:
Ceará SC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ceará SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Fortaleza EC or Draw
55%
Draw or Ceará SC
75%
Fortaleza EC or Ceará SC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14%
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
13.4%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
5.1%
0 – 3
4.4%
1 – 3
3.9%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
2 – 3
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC
| Handicap | Fortaleza EC covers | Push | Ceará SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 14% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 24% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 15% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Ceará SC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.