Thursday , 2 July 2026

Fortaleza EC vs EC Juventude, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Fortaleza EC
2 – 1
Full Time
EC Juventude
Sun 30 Jun 2024 · 19:00 UTC Castelao 34,680 HT 45' · FT 45'
Juan Lucero pen 21' 1–0
Yago Pikachu 45+3' 2–0
2–1 74' Ewerthon
Yago Pikachu 55' Y
Lucas Sasha 68' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs EC Juventude — Serie A at Castelao.

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

5
3
Fortaleza EC 8 games · Avg 2.6 goals EC Juventude
Last 5 meetings
2024-06-30 Fortaleza EC 2–1 EC Juventude 2022-09-18 EC Juventude 1–1 Fortaleza EC 2022-05-28 Fortaleza EC 1–1 EC Juventude 2021-12-04 Fortaleza EC 1–0 EC Juventude 2021-08-22 EC Juventude 1–1 Fortaleza EC

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jun EC Juventude H 2–1 W
27 Jun SE Palmeiras H 3–0 W
23 Jun CA Mineiro A 1–1 D
19 Jun Grêmio FBPA H 1–0 W
16 Jun Cuiaba EC A 0–5 L
14 Jun EC Bahia A 0–1 L
EC Juventude
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jun Fortaleza EC A 1–2 L
26 Jun CR Flamengo H 2–1 W
23 Jun SE Palmeiras A 1–3 L
19 Jun CR Vasco da Gama H 2–0 W
15 Jun RB Bragantino A 1–2 L
11 Jun EC Vitoria H 1–1 D

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Fortaleza EC launch into their encounter with EC Juventude.
  • 5' Fortaleza EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined EC Juventude backline.
  • 10' Fortaleza EC 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.
  • 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 20' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 21' The deadlock is broken! Juan Lucero gets on the scoresheet on 21 minutes.
  • 26' EC Juventude are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 31' It looks surprising EC Juventude does not make any changes. Lucas Sasha has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 41' The energy levels are beginning to show. Juan Vojvoda might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 46' Ewerthon gets the nod from EC Juventude. He replaces Erick and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 47' The supporters are chanting for Gilberto. He replaces Gabriel Taliari on 47 minute.
  • 48' A goal from the Brazil international Yago Pikachu! He fires home on 45 to make it 2-0!
  • 53' EC Juventude come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 55' Yago Pikachu catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 55.
  • 60' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joao Ricardo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for EC Juventude.
  • 65' 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.
  • 67' The EC Juventude manager makes a substitution. Jean Carlos departs to be replaced by Nene.
  • 68' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lucas Sasha on 68 minutes.
  • 70' The whistle greets Tomas Pochettino as he departs to be replaced by Bruno Pacheco.
  • 74' GOAL! Ewerthon scores on 74. Assisted by Joao Lucas
  • 77' Another change for EC Juventude made on 77 minute. Lucas Barbosa leaves to be changed by Ruan Pereira.
  • 81' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 81 minute. Breno Lopes leaves to be changed by Renato Kayzer.
  • 86' EC Juventude started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 86.
  • 88' Time for substitution for Fortaleza EC. Yago Pikachu is replaced by Dudu.
  • The points are shared — Fortaleza EC 2-1 EC Juventude. Honours even.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Vojvoda

EC Juventude Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roger Machado

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Juan Lucero 3
Marcelo Conceicao 2
Eros Mancuso 2
Vitor Gabriel 2
Paulo Miranda 2
Yago Pikachu 1
Ewerthon 1
Benjamin Kuscevic 1

Head to Head

2024-06-30 Fortaleza EC 2–1 EC Juventude 2022-09-18 EC Juventude 1–1 Fortaleza EC 2022-05-28 Fortaleza EC 1–1 EC Juventude 2021-12-04 Fortaleza EC 1–0 EC Juventude 2021-08-22 EC Juventude 1–1 Fortaleza EC

Fortaleza EC Form

2024-06-30 Fortaleza EC 2–1 EC Juventude W 2024-06-27 Fortaleza EC 3–0 SE Palmeiras W 2024-06-23 CA Mineiro 1–1 Fortaleza EC D 2024-06-19 Fortaleza EC 1–0 Grêmio FBPA W 2024-06-16 Cuiaba EC 5–0 Fortaleza EC L 2024-06-14 EC Bahia 1–0 Fortaleza EC L

EC Juventude Form

2024-06-30 Fortaleza EC 2–1 EC Juventude L 2024-06-26 EC Juventude 2–1 CR Flamengo W 2024-06-23 SE Palmeiras 3–1 EC Juventude L 2024-06-19 EC Juventude 2–0 CR Vasco da Gama W 2024-06-15 RB Bragantino 2–1 EC Juventude L 2024-06-11 EC Juventude 1–1 EC Vitoria D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.59 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91 EC Juventude xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC54% Draw26% EC Juventude20%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
80%
Draw or EC Juventude
46%
Fortaleza EC or EC Juventude
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC36% Draw48% EC Juventude16%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.4%
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push EC Juventude covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 24% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
EC Juventude keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.