Ituano vs Ceara Prediction: Ceara Haven’t Lost in Six of the Last Seven Copa do Brasil Matches

In the upcoming fixture of Copa do Brasil, Ituano will take on Ceara at the Estádio Novelli Júnior. Going in the matchup, the odds seem to be pretty balanced, as Ituano plays at home, whereas Ceara is hailing from Serie A. The physiological pressure is likely to get the best out of the two sides. With both teams looking to stay tough and move forward in the Round of 16, I am expecting both teams to play full-strength squads. Ituano and Ceara last met in 2006 and Ituano won 4-1 on penalties. The two sides will take on each other after a gap of almost 17 years. 

Ituano has managed to stay consistent after leaving the match against Princesa do Solimoes (1-1) in Copa do Brasil’s first round. Ituano also defeated Sants (3-0) in which Claudio de Souza, Gabriel Barros, and Quirino scored goals. With the likes of Rai dos Ramos in the lineup, Ituano can look out for the best playing combination and lineup before the game against Ceara. With 6 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, averaging 1.2 goals per game. Therefore, Ituano is likely to stay consistent and at least score a goal.

Ceara Sporting Club will be in action this week, with Copa do Brazil's second round and then Campeonato Cearense semi-final leg 2. If Ceara is likely to carry the winning momentum forward, Ceara should register a win in the upcoming matchup. In the first round of Copa do Brasil, Janderson, Vitor Gabriel, and Luvannor Henrique de Sousa Silva scored goals. Apart from the premier goal scorers, Guilherme Castilho is among the senior pros in the lineup and is likely to make an impact in the game against Ituano. Ceara has scored 11 goals in the last 5 outings, averaging almost 2.2 goals per game. Though Ceara is leading the goal scoring average, the upcoming match will require robust defense from Ceara.

Ceara SC are playing with an average of 3.00 goals in Copa do Brasil. Going in the matchup, Ceara will look to carry the winning momentum forward, keeping itself prepared for the upcoming domestic league semi-final. The game total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, as both teams have healthy goal scoring averages. I am backing Ceara to win and score about 2 goals in the winning cause. The final scoreline is likely to be 1-2 at the end of 90 minutes of play. 

• Ceara SC to Win for 2.45
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.9
• To Qualify - Ceara for 1.81