Fortaleza vs Ceará Prediction: Derby at the Arena

Fortaleza vs Ceará: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on July 14, 2025

The two rivals from the city of Fortaleza will meet in a crucial game for the Laion. Fortaleza is unexpectedly in the relegation zone, in 18th place, so only a victory matters. On the other hand, Ceará, which last year competed in the Série B, is 12th in the table, a position above expectations.

Fortaleza: Form and statistics

Fortaleza finished fourth last season, so it's inexplicable what's happening to Pablo Vojvoda's team, which in recent years has built an image of solidity. Sometimes clubs experience seasons like this, and as the competition progresses, it becomes more and more difficult to turn things around. However, Fortaleza still has time to recover and qualify for the Copa Libertadores. After all, there are 26 rounds to play and sixth place is ten points away. Yet it's urgent to win games, and there's nothing better than starting a new cycle with a victory over the great rival. Fortaleza hasn't managed to beat Ceará in the last eight meetings, so this is one more reason for the players to give everything they've got. Fortaleza's executive board guaranteed that the Argentine coach would continue until the end of the season, giving the team confidence and stability. Vojvoda and his players have been working hard in recent weeks to emerge more competitive on their return to the league. However, things didn't go well on the team's return to competition. This week, Fortaleza lost 2-1 away to Bahia and was eliminated in the Copa do Nordeste quarter-finals.

Fortaleza: Lineup

Moisés, David Luiz, and Bruno Pacheco are injured and unavailable for the derby.

🔖Fortaleza starting lineup (4-3-3)

João Ricardo – Brítez, Kuscevic, Gustavo Mancha, Diogo Barbosa – Matheus Pereira, Pochettino, Emmanuel Martínez – Marinho, Lucero, Breno Lopes

⛔️Out: Moisés, David Luiz, and Bruno Pacheco (injured)

👤Head Coach: Pablo Vojvoda

Ceará: Form and statistics

The Vozão started the league very well and was even in the G6 for a few rounds, but two straight defeats have pushed the team down to the second half of the table. Ceará has 15 points and one game in hand, with four wins, three draws, and four defeats. The campaign is going fine, thanks in particular to solid defensive organization. Ceará has scored 13 goals and conceded 11, making Leo Condé's side the sixth-best defence in the league. The Cearenses played two Copa do Nordeste games recently. In the last group match, they beat Sampaio Corrêa 2-1 away, with goals from Pedro Raul and Galeano. In the quarter-finals, the Vozão beat Sport Recife away on penalties after a 0-0 draw.

Ceará: Lineup

Condé is likely to stick with his usual lineup

🔖Ceará starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Fernando Miguel – Fabiano Souza, Marllon, Willian Machado, Matheus Bahia – Dieguinho, Fernando Sobral – Galeano, Mugni, Pedro Henrique – Pedro Raul

⛔️Out: Richard, Luiz Otávio (injured)

👤Head Coach: Léo Condé

Fortaleza vs Ceará: Head-to-head statistics

The two rivals have met 160 times, with the Vozão holding the advantage. Ceará won 53 games while Fortaleza won 44. On 63 occasions, the Clássico-Rei has ended in a draw. Last season, Bahia won 3-0 at home. Ceará hasn't lost in the previous eight meetings against Fortaleza.

Fortaleza vs Ceará: Betting tips & Odds

• Fortaleza has conceded first in six of its last seven matches. You can bet that Ceará will be the first team to score for 2.38 at Bet365;
• Ceará hasn't lost in the last eight meetings with Fortaleza. You can bet on Ceará not losing for 1.57 at 1xBet;
• The TO 2.5 bet has won three times in Fortaleza's last four games and three times in Ceará's previous four away matches. You can bet on a game with at least three goals (TO 2.5) for 2.42 at 1xBet.

Fortaleza vs Ceará match prediction 14 July 2025

It's a derby with an intense rivalry where there are no favorites. Although Fortaleza has grown a lot in recent years, with two qualifications for the Copa Libertadores, the reality is that it hasn't managed to beat Ceará in the last eight meetings. Fortaleza is in the relegation zone and has lost its past four league matches, so the Laion is under massive pressure. I'm betting on a draw in a game in which anything can happen.

Our match prediction: Draw for 3.16 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - Yes for 2.00 at Betway.

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