Serie B
Ceará vs Juventude
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 - 20:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo
Ceará vs Juventude Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Ceará vs Juventude carries real history into this round of the Serie B.
The two sides meet on 17/10 (Saturday) at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, 20:30 (UK time).
Read the Ceará vs Juventude prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Ceará vs Juventude
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Ceará vs Juventude call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 16-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Ceará the side to beat, with roughly 34% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Serie B odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Ceará Preview
Ceará reach this fixture 33 match into their Serie B. Here is where Ceará stand:
In this competition
11 won, 9 drawn, 13 lost
1.27 points per game
35 scored, at 1.06 a game
40 conceded, at 1.21 a game
Ceará, season-wide
14 won, 10 drawn, 14 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Melquisedeque Costa de Oliveira, 8 goals
Most assists: Melquisedeque Costa de Oliveira, 5 assists
Recent results — Ceará
12/10/2026 20:00
08/10/2026 18:30
03/10/2026 10:00
26/09/2026 15:30
18/09/2026 19:30
Juventude: how they are travelling
Juventude come in 33 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Esporte Clube Juventude have produced:
In this competition
17 won, 9 drawn, 7 lost
1.82 points per game
39 scored, at 1.18 a game
21 conceded, at 0.64 a game
Esporte Clube Juventude, season-wide
20 won, 11 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Rai da Silva Pessanha, 7 goals
Most assists: Aderlan de Lima Silva, 5 assists
Recent results — Esporte Clube Juventude
11/10/2026 15:00
06/10/2026 20:35
02/10/2026 19:45
28/09/2026 18:30
19/09/2026 15:30
The head-to-head favours Juventude
Juventude have generally come out ahead of Ceará in their recent meetings.
From 11 match(es):
Juventude: 7 win(s)
Ceará: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 1
That trend is worth factoring into the Ceará vs Juventude prediction.
Form comparison Ceará vs Juventude
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Ceará
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
D
W
|
1.27 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
L
|
1.69 |
| Away |
L
W
D
D
L
|
0.88 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.27 | 2.31 | 2.24 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 1.25 | 0.88 |
| Conceded | 1.21 | 1.06 | 1.35 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 56% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 25% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 25% | 41% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.66 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.3 | 1.61 |
Away Team
Juventude
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
W
|
1.82 |
| Home |
W
D
W
L
D
|
2.06 |
| Away |
W
W
L
W
D
|
1.56 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 59% | 44% |
| Goals | 1.82 | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.41 | 0.94 |
| Conceded | 0.64 | 0.47 | 0.81 |
| Both Teams to Score | 24% | 18% | 31% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 71% | 63% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.66 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.17 | 1.45 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Ceará win or Draw
The upcoming Ceará vs Juventude matchup looks to be a close contest, but home advantage could be the key factor in this match.
For that reason, we suggest backing Ceará to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Playing at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo in front of their home fans should give them the edge they need to at least avoid defeat, making this a strong bet.
👉 Prediction: Juventude to Win
Despite playing away, Juventude enters this fixture as the favorite against Ceará. While an away win can be risky, our betting tip is to back Juventude on the 1X2 market.
Their ability to perform on the road has been impressive, and based on their recent performance, we expect them to take home the three points.
Fixture information - Ceará vs Juventude
Match: Ceará vs Juventude
Competition: Serie B
Date: Saturday, 17/10/2026
Kick-off: 20:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo
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Explore the rest of our Serie B predictions and keep up with the analysis round by round.
Stats
The statistics for Ceará vs Papo that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.03
League: 2.35
Both Teams to Score
44%
League: 47%
Over 1.5+
57%
League: 69%
Over 2.5+
38%
League: 43%
Cards
4.69
League: 4.86
Corners
9.51
League: 10.61
Home Team
Ceará
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
D
W
|
1.27 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
L
|
1.69 |
| Away |
L
W
D
D
L
|
0.88 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.27 | 2.31 | 2.24 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 1.25 | 0.88 |
| Conceded | 1.21 | 1.06 | 1.35 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 56% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 25% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 25% | 41% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.66 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.3 | 1.61 |
Away Team
Juventude
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
W
|
1.82 |
| Home |
W
D
W
L
D
|
2.06 |
| Away |
W
W
L
W
D
|
1.56 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 59% | 44% |
| Goals | 1.82 | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.41 | 0.94 |
| Conceded | 0.64 | 0.47 | 0.81 |
| Both Teams to Score | 24% | 18% | 31% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 71% | 63% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.66 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.17 | 1.45 |
Corners
10.52 / Match
+21% Corners / Match
Ceará received +21% more corners than Juventude in the Serie B
8.73 / Match
Botafogo SP
(4)
Criciúma
(5)
Avaí
(6)
Operário PR
(5)
Novorizontino
(2)
Fortaleza
(4)
Atlético GO
(7)(4)
São Bernardo
(6)
Ponte Preta
(3)
Operário PR
(7)
América Mineiro
(3)
Sport Recife
(3)
Athletic Club
(2)
Criciúma
Cards
2.24 / Match
+9% Cards / Match
Ceará received +9% more cards than Juventude in the Serie B
2.06 / Match
Botafogo SP
(2)
Criciúma
(0)
Avaí
(2)
Operário PR
(3)
Novorizontino
(4)
Fortaleza
(2)
Atlético GO
(3)(1)
São Bernardo
(3)
Ponte Preta
(2)
Operário PR
(3)
América Mineiro
(4)
Sport Recife
(3)
Athletic Club
(4)
Criciúma
Goals Scored
1.06 / Match
+11%
Juventude is +11% better in terms of goals scored
1.18 / Match
Botafogo SP
(0)
Criciúma
(1)
Avaí
(1)
Operário PR
(2)
Novorizontino
(2)
Fortaleza
(1)
Atlético GO
(1)(2)
São Bernardo
(2)
Ponte Preta
(3)
Operário PR
(1)
América Mineiro
(1)
Sport Recife
(0)
Athletic Club
(2)
Criciúma
Goals Conceded
1.21 / Match
+47%
Ceará condeded +47% more goals than Juventude
0.64 / Match
Botafogo SP
(1)
Criciúma
(0)
Avaí
(0)
Operário PR
(2)
Novorizontino
(1)
Fortaleza
(1)
Atlético GO
(2)(2)
São Bernardo
(0)
Ponte Preta
(0)
Operário PR
(0)
América Mineiro
(2)
Sport Recife
(2)
Athletic Club
(0)
Criciúma
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vila Nova
|
33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 46 | 31 | 15 | 61 | 1.85 |
| 2 |
Novorizontino
|
33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 59 | 28 | 31 | 60 | 1.82 |
| 3 |
Juventude
|
33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 39 | 21 | 18 | 60 | 1.82 |
| 4 |
Fortaleza
|
33 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 39 | 29 | 10 | 57 | 1.73 |
| 5 |
Criciúma
|
33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 34 | 28 | 6 | 56 | 1.7 |
| 6 |
Atlético GO
|
33 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 53 | 1.61 |
| 7 |
CRB
|
33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 51 | 47 | 4 | 52 | 1.58 |
| 8 |
Sport Recife
|
33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 45 | 35 | 10 | 51 | 1.55 |
| 9 |
Operário PR
|
33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 44 | 45 | -1 | 48 | 1.45 |
| 10 |
Goiás
|
33 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 34 | 40 | -6 | 48 | 1.45 |
| 11 |
Cuiabá
|
33 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 32 | 26 | 6 | 47 | 1.42 |
| 12 |
São Bernardo
|
33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 46 | 36 | 10 | 46 | 1.39 |
| 13 |
Athletic Club
|
33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 40 | 39 | 1 | 43 | 1.3 |
| 14 |
Náutico
|
33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 39 | 42 | -3 | 42 | 1.27 |
| 15 |
Ceará
|
33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 35 | 40 | -5 | 42 | 1.27 |
| 16 |
Botafogo SP
|
33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 37 | 38 | -1 | 41 | 1.24 |
| 17 |
Avaí
|
33 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 33 | 43 | -10 | 36 | 1.09 |
| 18 |
Londrina
|
33 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 42 | 49 | -7 | 29 | 0.88 |
| 19 |
América Mineiro
|
33 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 21 | 54 | -33 | 17 | 0.52 |
| 20 |
Ponte Preta
|
33 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 18 | 73 | -55 | 13 | 0.39 |
Odds
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