BRAZIL SERIE B
15.08.2026 19:00
Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo
Referee: L. Guimaraes
Ceara
Match Timeline
Cuiaba
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🔄
6'
Marcelo Carne ↔ Joao Carlos
Cuiaba
41'
Jean Dias · Assist: Eliel
Cuiaba
🔄
46'
Vina ↔ Melk
Ceara
🔄
46'
Giovanni Pavani ↔ Lucas Mugni
Ceara
🔄
46'
Pepe ↔ David Miguel
Cuiaba
54'
Calebe Costa
Cuiaba
🔄
58'
R. Ramos ↔ Enzo Lodovico
Ceara
🔄
58'
M. N. Ferreira Berrondo ↔ R. Lopez
Ceara
🟨
59'
Richardson
Ceara
🔄
67'
Giulio ↔ Matheus Araujo
Ceara
🟨
69'
Calebe Costa
Cuiaba
70'
Enzo Lodovico · Assist: Lucca
Ceara
🔄
71'
Eliel ↔ Kauan Cristtyan
Cuiaba
🔄
80'
Lorenzo ↔ Weverson
Cuiaba
🔄
80'
Jean Dias ↔ Rodrigo Rodrigues
Cuiaba
🔄
87'
↔ Kaua Ziegler
Ceara
🔄
88'
H. Pedro ↔ Vinicius Peixoto
Cuiaba
🟨
90+2'
Éder
Ceara
90'
Kauan Cristtyan · Assist: Rodrigo Rodrigues
Cuiaba

Ceara vs Cuiaba Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home or Draw
Probability 70%
Odds -
BTTS
Yes
Probability 62.8%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 58.1%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home or Draw
70%
-
BTTS Yes
62.8%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
58.1%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
-
HT / FT Draw / Draw
-
-
Correct Score 1-1
-
-
Probability Distribution
Ceara Win 41.1%
Draw 28.9%
Cuiaba Win 30%
Expected Goals (xG)
Ceara0.93
Cuiaba0.93
Recent Form (Last 5)
Ceara Ceara
WWDLW
22 GF / 25 GA
Cuiaba Cuiaba
WLDWL
16 GF / 16 GA
Key Stats
1.05
Average Goals Scored
0.76
1.19
Average Goals Conceded
0.76
10
BTTS Yes
7
6
Over 2.5
3
4.24
Shots on Goal
4.29

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Ceara Ceara 21 matches
Cuiaba Cuiaba 21 matches
Ceara Statistic Cuiaba
6 Wins 5
7 Draws 11
8 Losses 5
22 Goals For 16
25 Goals Against 16
1.05 Avg Goals Scored 0.76
1.19 Avg Goals Conceded 0.76
10 BTTS Yes 7
15 Over 1.5 11
6 Over 2.5 3
2 Over 3.5 2
5 Clean Sheets 9
8 Failed To Score 10
4.24 Shots On Goal 4.29
13.86 Total Shots 12.71
5.67 Corners 5.14
50.9% Ball Possession 48.6%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This contest looks finely balanced, with two sides with a fairly similar football identity suggesting a close tactical battle. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Ceara expected to line up in 4-4-1-1 and Cuiaba in 3-4-2-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Cuiaba having the stronger overall control. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Cuiaba. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns.

Ceara Analysis

With 25 points from 21 games and a place of 14, Ceara still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Their record of 6 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses, together with goals at 22:25, reflects mixed form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through Melk (4 goals), Júlio César (2 goals), Lucas Lima (2 goals), with creative support from Melk (3 assists), Giulio (3 assists), Júlio César (1 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been very solid. At home, the split record of 4 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

Cuiaba Analysis

Cuiaba approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 15 with 25 points from 20 matches. Their record of 5 wins, 10 draws, and 5 losses, together with goals at 15:15, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through João Basso (2 goals), Hernandes (2 goals), Pepê (1 goals), with creative support from Pepê (3 assists), João Basso (1 assists), Hernandes (1 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been very solid. Away from home, the split record of 2 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses points to a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 6 head-to-head meetings, Ceara won 2 times, Cuiaba won 1 times, while 3 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 7:6 from Ceara's perspective. 2 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 3 matches, with an average of 2.17 goals per game.

1X2: Home or Draw
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (71.1%)
Predicted formations: Ceara 4-4-1-1 / Cuiaba 3-4-2-1
H2H summary: Ceara wins 2, draws 3, Cuiaba wins 1

Standings

Serie B
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 29 15 6 8 41:31 10 51
W D W L W
2 29 14 9 6 33:24 9 51
W D W W D
3 29 14 8 7 49:27 22 50
L D W W W
4 29 14 8 7 31:19 12 50
L L W D D
5 28 13 8 7 28:25 3 47
L L W L L
6 29 12 10 7 36:27 9 46
L W W D W
7 29 13 6 10 42:41 1 45
L W L W W
8 28 12 8 8 39:36 3 44
D W W D D
9 29 11 11 7 39:29 10 44
W L W L L
10 29 12 6 11 30:35 -5 42
W W L L W
11 29 11 8 10 40:31 9 41
W W L W L
12 29 10 11 8 34:31 3 41
D W L W L
13 28 9 13 6 27:22 5 40
D W L W D
14 28 10 8 10 35:33 2 38
D L W W D
15
Ceara Home
29 9 8 12 31:37 -6 35
W D L W L
16 29 8 8 13 32:36 -4 32
D L L L L
17 29 8 6 15 30:38 -8 30
L D L L L
18 29 7 7 15 39:41 -2 28
L W W L D
19 29 4 5 20 21:49 -28 17
L L W L W
20 29 3 4 22 17:62 -45 13
W L L L L
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