Grêmio vs Ceará Prediction: Grêmio is looking to win

Grêmio vs Ceará: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on August 24, 2025

After losing to the bottom team at home, Grêmio unexpectedly beat Atlético Mineiro at the Arena MRV, where no visiting team had won in the league.

Grêmio: Form and statistics

Grêmio beat Atlético 3-1 away, but the real winner was Mano Menezes. After the 1-0 home loss to Sport Recife, fans demanded Menezes' sacking, making the match against Atlético Mineiro a likely final test for the coach. However, against all odds, the Gaúchos achieved a fantastic victory, and hope returned. In football, everything changes very quickly, especially in the Brasileirão, and for now, the coach will remain in charge of the Porto Alegre team. The game started badly for Grêmio, as it was the Miners who opened the scoring in the 38th minute with a fabulous long-range goal from Scarpa. However, in the 45th minute, Edenilson equalized with a header after a corner, and the teams went into the break with the score tied. In the 58th minute, Grêmio scored again, once more from a corner. Atlético's players failed to clear the ball, and central defender Balbuena fired home. A few minutes later, Carlos Vinicius received a red card and the Gaúchos had to play with 10 men. The match heated up, and Cuello was also sent off in the 76th minute, leaving both teams with 10. Menezes' team held up well against the Rooster's pressure, and in the 90th minute, Aravena sealed the result at 3-1 after a deadly counterattack. Dodi still had time to see a red card, and Grêmio finished with nine. The Immortal is now in 13th place with 23 points.

Grêmio: Lineup

Paraguayan midfielder Villasanti suffered a serious knee injury and will be out for the rest of the season. Danish striker Braithwaite is back after suspension. Dodi and Carlos Vinicius received a red card in the last game against Atlético Mineiro and are suspended.

🔖Grêmio starting lineup (4-3-3)

Volpi – Marcos Rocha, Balbuena, Wagner Leonardo, Marlon – Alex Santana, Edenilson, Cuéllar – Olivera, Alysson, Braithwaite

⛔️Out: Camilo, Villasanti, João Lucas, Gustavo Martins, Monsalve, Ely (injured), Dodi, Carlos Vinicius (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Mano Menezes

Ceará: Form and statistics

The Vozão beat Bragantino 1-0 at home in a game with few scoring opportunities. Ceará scored in the 14th minute through Aylon, who appeared very quickly in the area to finish. After the goal, the home team ceded possession to Bragantino, which struggled to find space. The Cearenses were closer to scoring a second goal than conceding an equalizer, so they deserved the victory. Léo Condé's team moved up to 10th place with 25 points. In midweek, Ceará lost 1-0 away to Bahia in the Copa do Nordeste semifinals, failing to qualify for the final. Bahia scored the winning goal in the 94th minute through Tiago. The Copa do Nordeste is a regional competition, highly valued by the clubs from that part of the country. Ceará fielded its regular line-up against Bahia, so the players are likely to be a little more fatigued for the game against Grêmio.

Ceará: Lineup

Sobral is suspended after receiving his sixth yellow card.

🔖Ceará starting lineup (4-3-3)

Bruno Ferreira – Fabiano Souza, Marcos Victor, Willian Machado, Matheus Bahia – Richardson, Dieguinho, Lourenço – Galeano, Aylon, Pedro Raul

⛔️Out: Fernandinho, Fernando Miguel (injured), Sobral (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Léo Condé

Grêmio vs Ceará: Head-to-head statistics

The two teams have met 21 times, and Grêmio has the upper hand. The Gaúchos have won nine games, while the Cearenses have won seven. The remaining five matches have ended in a draw.

Grêmio vs Ceará: Betting tips & Odds

• The TU 2.5 bet has won 13 times in Grêmio's last 14 home matches and 8 times in Ceará's previous 10 games. You can bet on a match with less than three goals scored (TU 2.5) for 1.54 at 1xBet;
• Grêmio has conceded first in four of its last five games. You can bet that Ceará will be the first team to score for 2.50 at Bet365;
• Grêmio has won its last four home meetings with Ceará. You can bet on Grêmio to win for 2.10 at 1xBet.

Grêmio vs Ceará match prediction 24 August 2025

Grêmio is having a below-par season, but the 3-1 away win against Atlético Mineiro may well have been a turning point. Mano Menezes' job was on the line in the last round, but the players gave their all for the coach, which is a great sign. However, Ceará is a well-organized side and could cause problems for the Gaúchos. I'm going to take a chance on a Grêmio victory, given the confidence gained from the excellent win in the last match, trying to overlook the team's inconsistent performances.

Our match prediction: Grêmio to win for 2.10 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - No for 1.65 at Betway.

Our final tip for this match: Correct Score 1-0 for 6.00 at Bet365.