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 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Fortaleza EC launch into their encounter with Ceará SC.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fortaleza EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 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 Fortaleza EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Samuel Xavier has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 238 appearances.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 40' Fortaleza EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
- 46' Mariano Vazquez gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Romarinho and will look to change the dynamic.
- 47' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Vinicius Moreira makes it 0-1.
- 52' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 54' The deadlock is broken! Cleber gets on the scoresheet on 54 minutes.
- 56' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bergson is hanging Wellington Paulista on the field on 56 minute.
- 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 66' It looks like no one’s ball. Fortaleza EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 69' Time for substitution for Ceara SC. Cleber is replaced by Saulo da Silva.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Joao Paulo. He replaces David on 74 minute.
- 77' Leo Chu has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
- 77' Ceara SC ring the changes. Leo Chu has done his job and it is now time for Charles to step up.
- 82' Fortaleza EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Ceará SC's shape.
- 84' It is a substitution in Ceara SC team. Tiago Pagnussat is replaced by Klaus on 84 minute.
- 85' Vinicius makes way for Mateus Goncalves at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Ceara SC.
- 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yuri on 87.
- 88' Another substitution for Fortaleza EC to replace Tinga by Gabriel Dias on 88 minute.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Juninho on 90.
- It finishes all square. Fortaleza EC and Ceará SC share the spoils 0-2.
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.