Fortaleza EC
Football Brazil - Série B Fri 17 Jul 20:00
Grêmio Novorizontino
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Fortaleza vs Novorizontino Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Novorizontino Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -100

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Can Novorizontino Keep the Scores Close?

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Novorizontino +0.25 at -100 against Fortaleza. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

Continue below for our full Fortaleza vs Novorizontino betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Fortaleza vs Novorizontino Preview

Fortaleza meet Novorizontino, with kick-off set for 20:00 on Friday 17 July.

Fortaleza have back-to-back league wins at home. Their last Série B game was a 1-0 away defeat against Atlético Goianiense.

Grêmio Novorizontino were beaten in their previous game and this was on their travels. Operário Ferroviário claimed a 2-1 win.

Série B G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Fortaleza logo Fortaleza 29 14 9 6 33 24 9 33:24 51
3 Novorizontino logo Novorizontino 29 14 8 7 49 27 22 49:27 50
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Main Match Prediction

If you echo our view that Novorizontino can swerve defeat in this Série B encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -100. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Novorizontino in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Novorizontino in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortaleza in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortaleza in 3 of their last 5 games.

The first port of call is to check out the injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Novorizontino +0.25 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 50% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Fortaleza Fortaleza logo 1 - 2 Novorizontino logo Novorizontino

We’re going for Novorizontino at +850 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Romulo Azevedo Simão Over 0.5 Shots On Target +104 BetMGM logo

Romulo Azevedo Simão (Novorizontino) can be backed to record a minimum of one shot on goal at +104. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.

Latest Romulo Azevedo Simão Player Prop Odds

Robson dos Santos Fernandes To Score +280 BetMGM logo

Robson dos Santos Fernandes (Novorizontino) can be wagered to find the net at +280. We think this is the pick of the player props, with generous odds available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Robson dos Santos Fernandes Player Prop Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Novorizontino +0.25 -100
Total Goals Over 2.5 +114
Shots On Target Romulo Azevedo Simão Over 0.5 +104

A same-game multi can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for Novorizontino with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, three or more goals in total combined with Romulo Azevedo Simão (Novorizontino) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.

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Fortaleza vs Novorizontino 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.

Bookies Expecting Fortaleza to Triumph

Favourites Fortaleza are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Série B clash. The +107 about them triumphing means a 48% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. Grêmio Novorizontino are the +270 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Fortaleza at -222 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Novorizontino at +150.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. For the Both Teams to Score market, it’s hard to separate the BTTS Yes and No options when it comes to the odds available.

The top football betting sites cover Série B matches in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Juan Miritello is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Juan Miritello is available at +200 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +480 to find the net first.

Player Goals
Juan Miritello (Fortaleza)
First
+480
Anytime
+200
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Gabriel Souza da Silva (Fortaleza)
First
+525
Anytime
+220
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Robson dos Santos Fernandes (Novorizontino)
First
+550
Anytime
+230
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Luiz Fernando Moraes dos Santos (Fortaleza)
First
+575
Anytime
+230
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Player Shots On Target
Juan Miritello (Fortaleza)
Over 0.5
-238
Under 0.5
-
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Gabriel Souza da Silva (Fortaleza)
Over 0.5
-238
Under 0.5
-
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Vitor Samuel Vitinho (Fortaleza)
Over 0.5
-179
Under 0.5
-
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Carlos Henrique de Moura Brito (Novorizontino)
Over 0.5
-179
Under 0.5
-
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Team Stats
Fortaleza logo Fortaleza League Stats
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Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
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Fortaleza vs Novorizontino Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Fortaleza vs Novorizontino team news before you bet. Stay up to date with the confirmed Série B lineups and the latest on player injuries.

Previous Fortaleza Lineups

12 Jul Série B
Atlético GO 1-0 Fortaleza
02 Jul Série B
Fortaleza 2-0 Ponte Preta
28 Jun Série B
Fortaleza 2-1 Sport Recife
21 Jun Série B
CRB 1-1 Fortaleza
16 Jun Série B
Fortaleza 0-3 América
09 Jun Série B
Náutico 0-1 Fortaleza

Previous Novorizontino Lineups

12 Jul Série B
Operário 2-1 Novorizontino
04 Jul Série B
Novorizontino 3-0 Atlético GO
26 Jun Série B
Novorizontino 2-1 Vila Nova
22 Jun Série B
Ponte Preta 0-2 Novorizontino
14 Jun Série B
Novorizontino 2-2 Náutico
10 Jun Série B
Goiás 0-4 Novorizontino
Team Squads

Fortaleza Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Thiago Carpini

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Lucas Gazal 34 D 15 1257 14 1 0 0 5 0
Luiz Fernando 32 M 15 1225 14 1 2 1 5 0
Mauricio Mucuri 13 D 15 1004 12 4 0 1 3 0
Juan Miritello 9 F 14 973 11 3 5 1 2 1
Lucas Sasha 88 M 15 931 10 6 0 1 1 0

Novorizontino Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Enderson Moreira

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Robson 11 M 17 1373 17 0 10 3 2 0
Romulo 10 M 17 1317 16 1 4 7 1 0
Patrick 4 D 16 1296 15 2 0 0 2 0
Leo 18 M 15 1119 14 3 1 0 1 0
Vinicius Paiva 16 F 16 1104 14 2 1 1 0 0
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Serie B Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Vila Nova 29 15 6 8 41:31 51
2 Fortaleza 29 14 9 6 33:24 51
3 Novorizontino 29 14 8 7 49:27 50
4 Juventude 29 14 8 7 31:19 50
5 Criciúma 28 13 8 7 28:25 47
6 Atlético GO 29 12 10 7 36:27 46
7 CRB 29 13 6 10 42:41 45
8 Operário 28 12 8 8 39:36 44
9 Sport Recife 29 11 11 7 39:29 44
10 Goiás 29 12 6 11 30:35 42
11 Sao Bernardo 29 11 8 10 40:31 41
12 Athletic Club 29 10 11 8 34:31 41
13 Cuiabá 28 9 13 6 27:22 40
14 Náutico 28 10 8 10 35:33 38
15 Ceará 29 9 8 12 31:37 35
16 Botafogo SP 29 8 8 13 32:36 32
17 Avaí 29 8 6 15 30:38 30
18 Londrina 29 7 7 15 39:41 28
19 América 29 4 5 20 21:49 17
20 Ponte Preta 29 3 4 22 17:62 13
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Vila Nova 14 11 2 1 29:11 35
2 Juventude 15 9 4 2 19:6 31
3 Fortaleza 14 9 4 1 22:11 31
4 Sport Recife 15 7 7 1 26:15 28
5 Atlético GO 15 8 4 3 24:13 28
6 Criciúma 14 8 4 2 15:8 28
7 Novorizontino 14 8 3 3 23:14 27
8 Operário 14 7 4 3 20:16 25
9 Goiás 14 8 1 5 14:15 25
10 CRB 14 7 3 4 25:17 24
11 Náutico 14 7 3 4 16:12 24
12 Ceará 15 7 3 5 19:17 24
13 Athletic Club 15 6 5 4 18:14 23
14 Cuiabá 14 5 7 2 14:9 22
15 Avaí 14 5 4 5 15:14 19
16 Botafogo SP 14 5 3 6 23:21 18
17 Londrina 15 4 5 6 23:18 17
18 Sao Bernardo 15 3 6 6 16:17 15
19 América 14 3 3 8 12:20 12
20 Ponte Preta 15 2 4 9 10:23 10

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