Fortaleza vs Novorizontino Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 17 Jul 2026
Fortaleza vs Novorizontino Predictions
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.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Novorizontino |
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 28:16 | 30 |
| 6 |  Fortaleza |
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 20:17 | 28 |
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.
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.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
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.
If the initial odds don’t grab your fancy, there’s the option to shoot for more juice by moving the line when it comes to your pick. It all comes down to how confident you feel.
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Correct Score Prediction
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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
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.
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
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.
The bet builder feature allows football punters to place a multiple wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.
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.
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 +265 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.
Gabriel Souza da Silva is available at +220 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +525 to find the net first.
Fortaleza League Stats
Novorizontino League Stats
- 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
- 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
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 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 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Fortaleza this season are Juan Miritello (5), Mailton (3), Vitinho (3)
- Top Assistors for Fortaleza this season are Emanuel Britez (1), Juan Miritello (1), Kayke Queiroz (1)
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Fortaleza vs Novorizontino Lineups & Team News
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Previous Fortaleza Lineups
Previous Novorizontino Lineups
Fortaleza Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Thiago Carpini
Novorizontino Player Stats & Squad
Série B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criciúma | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 20:12 | 33 |
| 2 | Vila Nova | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 25:19 | 31 |
| 3 | Operário | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 22:18 | 31 |
| 4 | Novorizontino | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 28:16 | 30 |
| 5 | Juventude | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 17:8 | 29 |
| 6 | Fortaleza | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 20:17 | 28 |
| 7 | Sao Bernardo | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 23:16 | 26 |
| 8 | Sport Recife | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 21:15 | 26 |
| 9 | Goiás | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 18:23 | 25 |
| 10 | Atlético GO | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 19:19 | 24 |
| 11 | Cuiabá | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 14:11 | 24 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 16:16 | 23 |
| 13 | Náutico | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 21:21 | 21 |
| 14 | Botafogo SP | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20:18 | 20 |
| 15 | CRB | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 26:31 | 20 |
| 16 | Londrina | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 25:25 | 19 |
| 17 | Ceará | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 15:20 | 18 |
| 18 | Avaí | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 18:24 | 16 |
| 19 | Ponte Preta | 17 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 11:33 | 8 |
| 20 | América | 17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 11:28 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventude | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 12:1 | 20 |
| 2 | Vila Nova | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 16:9 | 20 |
| 3 | Fortaleza | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16:8 | 19 |
| 4 | Criciúma | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10:4 | 18 |
| 5 | Operário | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 12:9 | 18 |
| 6 | Novorizontino | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14:9 | 17 |
| 7 | Atlético GO | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12:9 | 15 |
| 8 | Goiás | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8:10 | 15 |
| 9 | Sport Recife | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 14:10 | 14 |
| 10 | Cuiabá | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8:6 | 14 |
| 11 | Athletic Club | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7:6 | 13 |
| 12 | Avaí | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:9 | 12 |
| 13 | Ceará | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 14 | Londrina | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14:10 | 11 |
| 15 | Botafogo SP | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:9 | 11 |
| 16 | Sao Bernardo | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9:8 | 10 |
| 17 | Náutico | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6:6 | 10 |
| 18 | CRB | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14:13 | 8 |
| 19 | Ponte Preta | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6:15 | 5 |
| 20 | América | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5:13 | 2 |
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