Ceará vs Corinthians Prediction: Tough game for Corinthians

Ceará vs Corinthians: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on July 17, 2025

Ceará and Corinthians will meet after recording opposite results in the last round. Ceará is full of confidence after winning the derby with Fortaleza, while Corinthians suffered a last-minute home loss to Red Bull Bragantino.

Ceará: Form and statistics

Fortaleza and Ceará met for another King Derby, and the team coached by Leo Condé showed why it is ranked higher than its rival. Ceará deserved its 1-0 win as it was always the more organized and ambitious team at the Arena Castelão. Galeano scored the winning goal in the 57th minute. The Vozão extended its unbeaten run against Fortaleza to nine games. Ceará is in ninth place with 18 points and has a match in hand. Ceará has scored 14 goals and conceded just 11. Only four teams in the league have conceded fewer goals than Ceará. Condé's team works hard on the pitch and plays simple but effective football. Fortaleza had 13 shots, but none hit the target, a stat that shows how difficult it was for the Lion to find space in Ceará's defense. Now, Ceará will host Corinthians and will be looking to continue its momentum.

Ceará: Lineup

Pedro Henrique and Pedro Raul are suspended, so Condé can't count on two key players.

🔖Ceará starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Bruno Ferreira – Fabiano Souza, Marllon, Willian Machado, Matheus Bahia – Dieguinho, Fernando Sobral – Galeano, Mugni, Bruno Tubarão – Fernandinho

⛔️Out: Richard, Luiz Otávio (injured), Pedro Henrique, Pedro Raul (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Léo Condé

Corinthians: Form and statistics

The Timão lost at home to RB Bragantino and left the supporters furious. After three draws in a row in the league, Corinthians had to win at home but failed to do so. Dorival's men had plenty of chances to score but were ineffective. Corinthians had 13 shots and 8 of them hit the target, but Lucão, usually Cleiton's substitute goalkeeper, produced a superb display. Red Bull went into the break in the lead thanks to Sasha's goal from the penalty spot. Corinthians stepped up the pressure in the second half and equalized through Cacá after 52 minutes, following a corner. The home side continued to try to win, but Lucão and the crossbar prevented a second goal. In the 97th minute, Borbas made it 2-1 for Bragantino, freezing the stands at the Neo Química Arena. Corinthians dropped to 11th and hasn't won again since Yuri Alberto, the team's top scorer, suffered an injury.

Corinthians: Lineup

André Ramalho and Breno Bidon are back after suspension, but Romero and Depay received their third yellow cards and won't play. Dorival doesn't have many options up front.

🔖Corinthians starting lineup (4-4-2)

Hugo Souza – Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, André Ramalho, Matheus Bidu – José Martínez, Raniele, Carrillo, Garro – Talles Magno, Gui Negão

⛔️Out: Yuri Alberto (injured), Romero, Depay (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Dorival Júnior

Ceará vs Corinthians: Head-to-head statistics

Corinthians has the upper hand in its 29 matches against Ceará. The Timão has won 14 games while the Cearenses have won 6. On nine occasions, the games between the two sides have ended in a draw.

Ceará vs Corinthians: Betting tips & Odds

• The TU 2.5 bet has won eight times in Ceará's last nine home games and seven times in Corinthians' previous eight matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals (TU 2.5) for 1.49 at 1xBet;
• Corinthians has conceded first in three of its last four matches. You can bet that Ceará will be the first team to score for 1.83 at Bet365;
• Ceará hasn't lost in the last four matches. You can bet on Ceará not losing for 1.35 at 1xBet.

Ceará vs Corinthians match prediction 17 July 2025

Ceará is highly motivated after winning the derby against Fortaleza. The game took place at the Arena Castelão, but Fortaleza played as the host, and so the result was much celebrated by the Ceará fans. In a different situation is Corinthians, which lost at home to Bragantino, so the atmosphere between the Paulistas is not the best. The Timão hasn't won in four league games, and it won't be easy to beat Ceará away from home. The Cearenses have only lost once in the six games they've played at their stadium, and Corinthians has yet to win a match on the road. Both teams have major absentees in attack, so not many goals are expected. I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Ceará with a maximum of three goals scored.

Our match prediction: 1X & TU 3.5 for 1.60 at Betway. 

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS- Yes for 2.11 at 1xBet.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-1 for 6.00 at Bet365.