CRB vs Fortaleza Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 May 2026

Copa do Brasil Betting Preview: CRB vs Fortaleza

Série B teams CRB and Fortaleza clash in the second leg of their Copa do Brasil fifth-round tie at Estádio Rei Pelé, with kick-off set for 19:00 on Thursday 14 May. Fortaleza won the first leg 2-1.

Fortaleza have a strong chance against CRB and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -123 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.

CRB were victorious when last playing, landing a 3-0 Série B home success over Operário Ferroviário.

Fortaleza drew on the road in their previous game. A 0-0 Série B scoreline was played out against Avaí.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fortaleza beat CRB 2-1 at home in the first leg. The past 3 games between these teams have resulted in Fortaleza winning each time.

Série B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Fortaleza	16	8	4	4	20	16	4	20:16	28
15	CRB	16	5	4	7	24	29	-5	24:29	19

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Confirmed Lineups

CRB confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Vitor (GK), Hereda, Henri, Fabio Alemao, Lucas Lovat, Pedro Castro, Patrick de Lucca, Danielzinho, Thiago Rodrigues, Mikael, Dada Belmonte.

Fortaleza confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Vinicius (GK), Emanuel Britez, Luan Freitas, Lucas Gazal, Mailton, Tomas Pochettino, Pierre, Rodrigo Santos, Mauricio Mucuri, Luiz Fernando, Juan Miritello.

CRB vs Fortaleza Prediction & Betting Tips

This CRB vs Fortaleza betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Fortaleza look a quality wager for the second leg and we can bet the away team at -123 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the Copa do Brasil odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration when making football predictions.

Key CRB vs Fortaleza Copa do Brasil & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Fortaleza in 8 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Fortaleza in 12 of their last 13 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Fortaleza in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by CRB in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by CRB in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by CRB in 3 consecutive games against Fortaleza.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 55.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Fortaleza Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -123 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

CRB 0 - 1 Fortaleza

The Lion of Pici are available at +540 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Juan Miritello To Score +360

Juan Miritello (Fortaleza) can be backed to be on the scoresheet at +360. It’s worth a play that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Juan Miritello Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+850

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CRB vs Fortaleza Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Fortaleza are chalked up at betting odds of +225 to defeat CRB, with their opponents operating at +135 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +195 for this Copa do Brasil clash.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back CRB at -167 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Fortaleza at +117.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -154.

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Full-Time Result

1

+135

X

+195

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

-111

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-270

X2

-185

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+117

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-103

2 Hcp +0.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-222

Over 2.5

+163

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+107

No

-154

Thiago Fernandes Rodrigues is available at +250 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +500 to find the net first.

Thiago Fernandes Rodrigues (CRB)

First

+500

Anytime

+250

Gabriel Souza da Silva (Fortaleza)

First

+600

Anytime

+290

Mikael Filipe Viana de Sousa (CRB)

First

+700

Anytime

+340

Welliton Silva de Azevedo (Fortaleza)

First

+800

Anytime

+360

Vitor Samuel Vitinho (Fortaleza)

First

+850

Anytime

+380

Juan Miritello (Fortaleza)

First

+850

Anytime

+400

Guilherme Pato (CRB)

First

+900

Anytime

+400

Vinicius Barata (CRB)

First

+950

Anytime

+400

Douglas Baggio (CRB)

First

+950

Anytime

+420

Luiz Fernando Moraes dos Santos (Fortaleza)

First

+1050

Anytime

+450

Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza)

First

+1200

Anytime

+500

Maílton (Fortaleza)

First

+1200

Anytime

+525

Daniel Sampaio Simões (CRB)

First

+1200

Anytime

+550

Guilherme Estrella de Paiva (CRB)

First

+1200

Anytime

+600

Pedro Castro (CRB)

First

+1900

Anytime

+800

Pierre (Fortaleza)

First

+1900

Anytime

+850

Latest Copa do Brasil and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

CRB Stats

Fortaleza Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

CRB vs Fortaleza Lineups & Team News

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