Corinthians vs Ceará Prediction: Corinthians must win

Corinthians vs Ceará: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on November 09, 2025

Corinthians and Ceará will meet at the Neo Química Arena with only three points separating the two teams.

Corinthians: Form and statistics

The Timão lost 2-1 away to Bragantino and fell further behind seventh place, the last spot that grants access to the Copa Libertadores qualifying round. Corinthians is now eight points behind Fluminense, but can still reach South America's biggest club competition by winning the Copa do Brasil. Dorival's team did not fare well in Bragança Paulista, committing several errors. In the 45th minute, Bragantino opened the scoring through Sasha with a penalty awarded by VAR after an unnecessary foul by Angileri. In the 60th minute, José Martínez received his second yellow card, leaving Corinthians with ten players. Even so, the Timão equalized six minutes later with a goal from Yuri Alberto. However, Bragantino secured the victory in the 92nd minute with a header from Isidro Pitta after a cross from Jhon Jhon. The Corinthians players lost control, and Charles received a red card for assaulting an opponent. It was a night to forget.

Corinthians: Lineup

Charles, Martínez, and Carrillo are suspended. Dorival Júnior will have to change his midfield. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza is doubtful for the game.

🔖Corinthians starting lineup (3-5-2)

Felipe Longo – João Pedro Tchoca, Gustavo Henrique, Angileri – Matheuzinho, Maycon, Bidon, Garro, Matheus Bidu – Memphis Depay, Yuri Alberto

⛔️Out: Raniele, Vitinho (injured), Charles, Martínez, Carrillo (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Dorival Júnior

Ceará: Form and statistics

Ceará avoided defeat against Fortaleza in the Clássico-rei with a last-minute goal. It was an important point for Léo Condé's team, which now has a six-point lead over Santos, the first team in the relegation zone. The 51,000 spectators at Arena Castelão saw Fortaleza open the scoring through Bareiro with a header in the 37th minute. The Vozão attacked hard in search of an equalizer, but its finishing was not the best. Despite dropping back, it was the visitors who came closest to making it 2-0 when Ceará's defense lost the ball in their own area. However, Ceará never gave up and equalized through Pedro Raul in the 90th minute with a beautiful header. Neither team deserved to lose, so the draw was the fairest result in the Fortaleza derby. 

Ceará: Lineup

Marllon is back after serving his ban. Vina is suspended. Pedro Raul can't play as the striker is on loan from Corinthians.

🔖Ceará starting lineup (4-3-3)

Bruno Ferreira – Fabiano Souza, Marllon, Willian Machado, Matheus Bahia – Zanocelo, Richardson, Sobral – Galeano, Pedro Henrique, Aylon

⛔️Out: Luiz Otávio (injured), Vina (suspended), Pedro Raul (contract)

👤Head Coach: Léo Condé

Corinthians vs Ceará: Head-to-head statistics

Corinthians has the upper hand in the 30 games played against Ceará. The Timão has won 15 matches, while the Cearenses have won 6. The remaining nine games ended in a draw. It is worth noting that Corinthians defeated Ceará 1-0 away in Round 14.

Corinthians vs Ceará: Betting tips & Odds

• Ceará has conceded first in four of its last five games. You can bet that Corinthians will be the first team to score at 1.50 on Bet365;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won 9 times in Ceará's last 10 games. You can bet on a game with no more than two goals (TU 2.5) for 1.68 at 1xBet;
• Corinthians won four of its previous five home matches. You can bet on Corinthians winning for 1.67 at 1xBet.

Corinthians vs Ceará match prediction 09 November 2025

Corinthians needs to win to get closer to seventh place, the last spot that grants access to the Copa Libertadores. The Paulistas are eight points behind Fluminense, which has a tricky game against Cruzeiro in Belo Horizonte. There is no room for error for the Timão. Ceará is six points ahead of the relegation zone, and so any points will be welcome. The Cearenses have a solid defense, but I'm going to bet on a victory for Corinthians, a side that is strong at home.

Our match prediction: Corinthians to win for 1.67 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: TU 2.5 for 1.65 at Betway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-0 for 5.50 at Bet365.