Fortaleza vs Cuiabá Prediction: Cuiabá will try to do what no one has managed before

Fortaleza in English means "Fortress," and so far, the Castelão has been an impossible fortress to conquer. No team has been able to beat the Cearenses on their home ground. In round 15, it's Cuiabá's turn to try and break Fortaleza's unbeaten home record, but over 35,000 fans will be hoping to see the Lion roar again. It will be an interesting game as the visitors have been doing well away from home.

Fortaleza

Vojvoda's side continues its solid run in the Brasileirão with six wins, five draws, and three losses. They have 16 goals scored and 11 conceded; only leaders Botafogo have conceded fewer goals. Fortaleza is in seventh place, just three points behind the second-placed teams. This game is creating huge expectations in the fans of the Leão do Pici, with the hope of their team reaching even higher in the standings. In their last match, also at home, Fortaleza beat Athletico Paranaense 1-0.

Expected opening lineup for Fortaleza

João Ricardo; Brítez, Marcelo Benevenutto, Titi, Bruno Pacheco; Caio Alexandre, José Walisson, Marinho, Thiago Galhardo, Pochettino; Lucero.

Cuiabá

The Dourado has picked up four points from its last two matches, both at home, and now occupies a slightly more relaxed position. Five points away from the Z4, Cuiabá will play again far from the Pantanal, hoping to forget the defeat with Vasco da Gama, its last game as a visitor. Before that match, the Auriverde was on a positive run away from home, with two wins and a draw in three matches. The team from Mato Grosso defends well, and its playing strategy fits nicely in the visitor role. The mission is now very complicated, but this team can sometimes surprise.

Expected opening lineup for Cuiabá

Walter; Matheus Alexandre, Marlon, Empereur, Rikelme; Raniel, Danilson, Ceppelini; Jonathan Cafu, Deyverson, Clayson.

Expert Betting Tips

Fortaleza has a high chance of winning if the players don't let the pressure of reaching the top places get in the way. Cuiabá will defend and hold on as long as possible, knowing that the longer the tie persists, the more chances they have to win in the end. Despite some possible nerves, I think Fortaleza will win by the minimum margin. As the teams are not very offensive, a bet on a match with a maximum of two goals might be safer.