Corinthians vs Fortaleza Prediction: Fortaleza can’t lose

Corinthians vs Fortaleza: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on August 03, 2025

Fortaleza remains in the relegation zone and will be looking to pick up points against Corinthians. The Paulistas are also not having an outstanding season, but they are in a more comfortable position and are strong at home.

Corinthians: Form and statistics

The Timão had a positive week, something rare this year. In the league, Corinthians drew 1-1 away to champion Botafogo and climbed to 11th place with 21 points. Botafogo opened the scoring in the 24th minute through Arthur Cabral, but Corinthians fought back, especially in the second half, and Memphis Depay equalized in the 83rd minute. Dorival Júnior's team showed character and deserved the result. The game marked the return of Yuri Alberto after two months out with injury. In midweek, Corinthians hosted and defeated rival Palmeiras 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil Round of 16. Depay again scored the goal for the Timão. Yuri Alberto missed a penalty when the score was 0-0, but the Corinthians players showed resilience once again. Following the defeat against São Paulo, Corinthians achieved three positive results against Cruzeiro, Botafogo, and Palmeiras, three of the top Brazilian teams.

Corinthians: Lineup

Dorival Júnior will likely make several changes with an eye on the decisive cup match against Palmeiras in midweek. The coach used the lineup below in training this week.

🔖Corinthians starting lineup (4-3–3)

Hugo Souza – Matheuzinho, Félix Torres, Cacá, Angileri – Ryan, Bidon, Charles – Kayke, Romero, Talles Magno

⛔️Out: Hugo, Maycon (injured), Tchoca (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Dorival Júnior

Fortaleza: Form and statistics

After beating Bragantino and breaking a long losing streak, the expectation was that Fortaleza would be at a higher level in the game against Grêmio. However, the Cearenses were uninspired and lost 2-1. Goalkeeper Magrão was a key figure in the defeat, costing his side two penalties in the 12th and 17th minutes. Braithwaite took full advantage of the gifts and scored twice. Deyverson pulled one back shortly after, and it was anticipated that Renato Paiva's team would be more determined to equalize in the second half. Perhaps the fatigue of the Fortaleza players prevented a more vigorous reaction, but the truth is that Grêmio's goal was rarely threatened. The Lion of Pici remains in the relegation zone, occupying 18th place with 14 points.

Fortaleza: Lineup

Renato Paiva may make some changes, as some players performed poorly in the match against Grêmio. Marcão was clumsy, and we will see if the coach maintains his confidence in the goalkeeper.

🔖Fortaleza starting lineup (4-3-3)

Marcão – Tinga, Kuscevic, Gastón Ávila, Bruno Pacheco – Martínez, Matheus Pereira, Lucca Prior – Marinho, Deyverson, Breno Lopes

⛔️Out: João Ricardo, Brenno, Moisés, Brítez, Pochettino (injured)

👤Head Coach: Renato Paiva

Corinthians vs Fortaleza: Head-to-head statistics

Corinthians has the upper hand in its 36 matches against Fortaleza. The Timão has won 20 games while Fortaleza has won 7. On nine occasions, the meetings have ended in a draw. Fortaleza has never won away against Corinthians.

Corinthians vs Fortaleza: Betting tips & Odds

• The TU 2.5 bet has won 12 times in Corinthians' previous 13 matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals (TU 2.5) for 1.57 at 1xBet;
• The BTTS-YES bet has won five times in Fortaleza's last six games. You can bet on both teams to score (BTTS-YES) at 2.11 on 1xBet;
• Corinthians hasn't won 8 times in its last 10 matches. You can bet on Corinthians not winning (X2) for 1.85 at Betway.

Corinthians vs Fortaleza match prediction 03 August 2025

It is difficult to predict the outcome of this match, as Dorival Júnior will likely field an alternative team. Corinthians has a decisive game against rival Palmeiras for the Copa do Brasil in midweek, so the coach is likely to rest some key players against Fortaleza. The Cearenses have yet to win on the road in the league and have never won away against Corinthians, but they have a good chance in this game if Corinthians does not play at full strength. Considering the possible absence of Corinthians' best players, I'm going to bet on a draw.

Our match prediction: Draw for 3.27 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - Yes for 2.10 at Betway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-1 for 6.50 at Bet365.

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