Ceará vs Fortaleza Prediction: All set for the Clássico-Rei

Ceará vs Fortaleza: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on November 07, 2025

Ceará and Fortaleza will meet once again for the city derby. This game is a matter of life and death for Fortaleza, which is in danger of being relegated to the Série B.

Ceará: Form and statistics

Ceará beat Fluminense 2-0 at home, breaking a four-game winning streak. The Cearenses took a weight off their shoulders and can breathe a little easier now that they are five points above the relegation zone. It was the second game against Fluminense in a few days. In midweek, Ceará had lost 1-0 at the Maracanã with a free-kick goal where the referee imagined a handball by Marllon. The players were outraged at the end of the game, but to no avail. The response came at the weekend with an undisputed victory over the Rio de Janeiro team. Galeano and Pedro Raul were the goal scorers. In the 38th minute, Galeano opened the scoring with a diving header, and in the 72nd minute, Pedro Raul sealed the result with a beautiful goal from mid-range. The upcoming derby is decisive for Fortaleza, but it is also important for the Vozão. A victory over the rival would bring more peace of mind and confidence for the final rounds.

Ceará: Lineup

Marllon is suspended after receiving his third yellow card.

🔖Ceará starting lineup (4-3-3)

Bruno Ferreira – Fabiano Souza, Marcos Victor, Willian Machado, Matheus Bahia – Zanocelo, Richardson, Vina – Galeano, Pedro Henrique, Pedro Raul

⛔️Out: Luiz Otávio (injured), Marllon (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Léo Condé

Fortaleza: Form and statistics

Fortaleza managed to snatch a point away from Santos in a direct clash in the relegation battle. Palermo's men had achieved a shock victory over Flamengo in Round 30, and now this point earned at Vila Belmiro confirmed that the Cearenses still believe in salvation. The Lion of Pici is second to last with 28 points, six behind Vitória, the first team outside the relegation zone. However, Fortaleza currently has two games in hand, including the derby with Ceará, so it is not impossible to dream of escaping the Z4. The game with Santos was evenly matched in the first half, with both teams creating dangerous chances. Fortaleza scored first in the 35th minute through Bareiro with a beautiful header. Santos intensified the pressure in the second half and, with Neymar on the field, equalized in the 74th minute with an own goal by Bruno Pacheco. The result was good for Fortaleza, and now the players are ready for another final.

Fortaleza: Lineup

Argentine midfielder Pochettino is suspended.

🔖Fortaleza starting lineup (4-3-3)

Brenno – Mancuso, Brítez, Gastón Ávila, Bruno Pacheco – Pierre, Lucas Sasha, Lucas Crispim – Herrera, Breno Lopes, Bareiro

⛔️Out: João Ricardo, Marinho, Rodrigo, Allanzinho, Martínez, Benvenuto, Weverson (injured), Pochettino (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Martín Palermo

Ceará vs Fortaleza: Head-to-head statistics

The two rivals have met 161 times, and Ceará has the upper hand. The Vozão has won 54 matches, while Fortaleza has won 44. On 63 occasions, the games ended in a draw. This season, the two teams have met four times, with one draw and three wins for Ceará..

Ceará vs Fortaleza: Betting tips & Odds

• The TU 2.5 bet has won 13 times in Ceará's last 14 home games. You can bet on a game with no more than two goals (TU 2.5) for 1.47 at 1xBet;
• Ceará has conceded first in three of its last four matches. You can bet that Fortaleza will be the first team to score for 2.30 at Bet365;
• Ceará has won three of its last four meetings with Fortaleza. You can bet on Ceará winning for 2.47 at 1xBet.

Ceará vs Fortaleza match prediction 07 November 2025

It's a match between two great rivals from the city of Fortaleza, where the fight for survival will be intense. Both teams could be relegated, although Fortaleza is in the worst situation. Ceará is in 14th place with 38 points, while Fortaleza is in 19th with 28, although with one game less than its rival. The Lion of Pici needs to win or at least draw. A defeat could shake the confidence of Martín Palermo's men. This season, the two teams have already met four times, and Ceará has not lost any, winning three games. I believe there are no favorites in this Clássico-Rei, so I'm leaning towards a draw.

Our match prediction: Draw for 3.04 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - Yes for 2.20 at Betway.

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