Fortaleza EC vs Ceará SC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fortaleza EC vs Ceará SC — Serie A .
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Ceará SC 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 Nov | Ceará SC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 13 Nov | RB Bragantino | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Nov | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | America FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Oct | CA Paranaense | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | Fortaleza EC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 14 Nov | SC Recife | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | CA Paranaense | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Nov | Cuiaba EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | Fluminense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | EC Bahia | A | 1–1 | 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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Fortaleza EC to score. At the same time, Ceará SC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Igor Inocencio has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 238 appearances.
- 14' Ceara SC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Vinicius Lima on 14.
- 19' Fortaleza EC have won 352 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 24' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 29' 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.
- 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 39' 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.
- 44' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fortaleza EC that had 266 games and scored 352 goals.
- 46' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 46 minute. Titi leaves to be changed by Matheus.
- 46' Vinicius makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Ceara SC are in front.
- 47' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Vinicius makes no mistake. 0-3!
- 52' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jael made 328 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 54' The Ceara SC manager makes a substitution. Luiz Otavio departs to be replaced by Gabriel.
- 59' It looks like no one’s ball. Fortaleza EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 64' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 65' Yony Gonzalez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jael on 65 minute.
- 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Fabinho on 66.
- 67' Ceara SC make a change. Fabinho trudges off to be replaced by William Oliveira on 67 minutes.
- 69' Gabriel Dias picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 73' Ceara SC make a change. Vinicius Lima trudges off to be replaced by Marlon Adriano on 73 minutes.
- 74' Ceara SC ring the changes. Gabriel Dias has done his job and it is now time for Igor Inocencio to step up.
- 77' Fresh legs for Fortaleza EC! Wellington Paulista comes on to replace Robson.
- 80' A moment of madness from Stiven Mendoza on 80 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Ceara SC will be frustrated.
- 85' Fortaleza EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Ceará SC's shape.
- 86' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Vinicius makes it 0-4.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Marcelo Conceicao is booked for Fortaleza EC — Yellow card on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Fortaleza EC.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 5
- 1
- 30
- 16
- 44
- 2
-
7
Robson ↓ Wellington Paulista 77'
- 14
- 13
-
34
Valentin Depietri ↓ Romarinho 74'
Bench
-
18
Edinho ↑ 74'
- 4
- 12
-
9
Wellington Paulista ↑ 77'
- 29
- 77
- 15
-
96
Matheus ↑ 46'
-
20
Romarinho ↑ 74'
- 11
- 19
- 33
Coach
Juan Pablo Vojvoda
Ceará SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jael ↓ Yony Gonzalez 65'
-
19
Fabinho ↓ William Oliveira 67'
-
13
Luiz Otavio ↓ Gabriel 54'
- 29
- 6
- 10
-
94
Gabriel Dias ↓ Igor Inocencio 74'
- 8
- 3
-
45
Vinicius Lima ↓ Marlon Adriano 73'
- 1
Bench
- 91
-
11
Yony Gonzalez ↑ 65'
-
5
William Oliveira ↑ 67'
- 70
- 7
-
15
Gabriel ↑ 54'
- 16
- 89
- 37
-
25
Marlon Adriano ↑ 73'
-
2
Igor Inocencio ↑ 74'
- 90
Coach
Tiago Retzlaff Nunes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vinicius | 3 |
| Cleber | 2 |
| Felippe Cardoso | 1 |
| Vinicius Lima | 1 |
| Juninho | 1 |
| Moises Vieira | 1 |
| Wellington Paulista | 1 |
| Antonio Galeano | 1 |
Head to Head
Fortaleza EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.03
Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Ceará SC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ceará SC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Fortaleza EC or Draw
51%
Draw or Ceará SC
76%
Fortaleza EC or Ceará SC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Ceará SC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–4 not predicted0 – 4Actual
1 – 1
12.5%
0 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
9.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 1
5.7%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 2
4.8%
2 – 0
3.5%
2 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC
| Handicap | Fortaleza EC covers | Push | Ceará SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 23% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 16% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Ceará SC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.