Fortaleza vs Ceará Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Jul 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Fortaleza vs Ceará

Fortaleza host Ceará in this Brazilian Série A match, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Sunday 13 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Ceará to Give Fortaleza a Tough Test

Ceará look a nice wager to topple Fortaleza and we can take them at -129 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

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1-0 Victory for Fortaleza in Pair’s Last Battle

Fortaleza have lost the last four times they have played. They were recently turned over 3-2 at home to Santos. Juan Pablo Vojvoda's side boasted 58% possession and had ten shots on target, while Yago Pikachu scored both of the goals.

Ceará have been defeated in consecutive games. Recently, they suffered a 3-2 loss on the road against Botafogo. Big Grandpa were restricted to 42% possession and had three shots on goal, with Pedro Raul netting twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fortaleza triumphed 1-0 away when they last played Ceará. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we have seen six Ceará victories, three Fortaleza wins and one draw.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Ceará	16	6	3	7	16	16	0	16:16	21
18	Fortaleza	15	3	5	7	16	21	-5	16:21	14

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1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 10.1 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. Fortaleza have had 49.3% possession and 7.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 9.6 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal, while earning 4.1 corners.

Top goalscorers are Yago Pikachu and Juan Martin Lucero on 2 goals, while Breno Lopes has bagged 1. Tomas Pochettino, Marinho and Juan Martin Lucero are the leading assists makers with 1.

Ceará have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 3.7 shots on goal, 8.7 attempts and 1.1 goals. Leo Conde's team average 41.3% possession, 3.2 corners taken and 5.1 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 9.6 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Pedro Raul has scored 5 goals, followed by Lucas Mugni, Antonio Galeano, Marllon and Pedro Henrique on 1. Lucas Mugni is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Fortaleza confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Joao Ricardo (GK), Emanuel Britez, Benjamin Kuscevic, Gustavo Mancha, Gaston Avila, Leandro Martinez, Matheus Pereira, Lucas Sasha, Breno Lopes, Tomas Pochettino, Juan Martin Lucero.

Ceará confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Bruno (GK), Fabiano Silva, Marllon, Willian Machado, Matheus Bahia, Fernando Sobral, Diego, Lucas Mugni, Antonio Galeano, Pedro Raul, Pedro Henrique.

Fortaleza vs Ceará Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Fortaleza vs Ceará betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

Wager on Ceará +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -129 for this Série A game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest Série A team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

Key Fortaleza vs Ceará league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Ceará in 7 of their last 11 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Ceará in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortaleza in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortaleza in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortaleza in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortaleza in 7 of their last 10 games against Ceará.

Ceará +0.25 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 56.3% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Ceará Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -129 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Fortaleza 0 - 1 Ceará

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Ceará to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +650, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Breno Lopes Over 0.5 Shots On Target -147

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza) can be wagered to have one or more shots on goal at -147. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.

Latest Breno Lopes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-118

Shots

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

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Fernando Sobral To Score +575

Fernando Sobral (Ceará) can be backed to be among the goals at +575. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Fernando Sobral Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+575

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-526

Shots

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-

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Fortaleza vs Ceará Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Bookies

Ceará are chalked up at betting odds of +240 to defeat Fortaleza, with their opponents operating at +135 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +200 for this Série A clash.

If you fancy Fortaleza but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -175. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Ceará at +125 on the Draw No Bet market.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. The Both Teams to Score No option is -143 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

No matter what Série A match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+135

X

+200

2

+240

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

-105

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-275

X2

-175

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-100

2 Hcp +0.25

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-200

Over 2.5

+150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+105

No

-143

Juan Lucero Favourite to Find the Net First

You will find Juan Lucero at +575 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +275 that he finds the net at anytime.

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

First

+275

Anytime

+575

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

First

+280

Anytime

+575

Pedro Raul Garay da Silva (Ceará)

First

+285

Anytime

+575

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

First

+310

Anytime

+600

Yago "Pikachu" Souza Lisboa (Fortaleza)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Aylon Darwin Tavella (Ceará)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)

First

+425

Anytime

+850

Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza)

First

+430

Anytime

+900

Pedro Henrique Konzen Medina (Ceará)

First

+460

Anytime

+900

Emmanuel Martínez (Fortaleza)

First

+460

Anytime

+900

Dylan Borrero (Fortaleza)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Silvio Alejandro Martínez (Ceará)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Antonio Galeano (Ceará)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Calebe Goncalves Ferreira da Silva (Fortaleza)

First

+540

Anytime

+1000

Fernando "Fernandinho" Marques Maciel (Ceará)

First

+540

Anytime

+1000

Fernando Sobral (Ceará)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Romulo Azevedo Simão (Ceará)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

João Paulo Ferreira Lourenço (Ceará)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Lucas Mugni (Ceará)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Lucas Sasha (Fortaleza)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Bruno Pacheco (Fortaleza)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Benjamín Kuscevic (Fortaleza)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

José "Zé" da Silva Welison (Fortaleza)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Willian Machado (Ceará)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

David Luiz Moreira Marinho (Fortaleza)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Eros Mancuso (Fortaleza)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Pedro Raul Garay da Silva (Ceará)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+102

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-105

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-112

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-118

Aylon Darwin Tavella (Ceará)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-161

Yago "Pikachu" Souza Lisboa (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-164

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-179

Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-204

Pedro Henrique Konzen Medina (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-222

Dylan Borrero (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Antonio Galeano (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-233

Emmanuel Martínez (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-244

Fernando "Fernandinho" Marques Maciel (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-250

Silvio Alejandro Martínez (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-278

Calebe Goncalves Ferreira da Silva (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

João Paulo Ferreira Lourenço (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-476

Romulo Azevedo Simão (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Fernando Sobral (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-526

Lucas Sasha (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Lucas Mugni (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

José "Zé" da Silva Welison (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-769

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

Pedro Raul Garay da Silva (Ceará)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Yago "Pikachu" Souza Lisboa (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Aylon Darwin Tavella (Ceará)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Pedro Henrique Konzen Medina (Ceará)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Emmanuel Martínez (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Silvio Alejandro Martínez (Ceará)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Antonio Galeano (Ceará)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Calebe Goncalves Ferreira da Silva (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Fernando "Fernandinho" Marques Maciel (Ceará)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Fernando Sobral (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-

João Paulo Ferreira Lourenço (Ceará)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Fortaleza vs Ceará Lineups & Team News

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