Serie B
Cuiabá vs Fortaleza
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 - 22:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Arena Pantanal
Cuiabá vs Fortaleza Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Cuiabá vs Fortaleza carries real history into this round of the Serie B.
The two sides meet on 09/08 (Sunday) at Arena Pantanal, 22:00 (UK time).
Read the Cuiabá vs Fortaleza prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Cuiabá vs Fortaleza
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Cuiabá vs Fortaleza call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 08-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Cuiabá the side to beat, with roughly 39% 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.
Cuiabá Preview
Cuiabá reach this fixture 20 match into their Serie B. Here is where Cuiabá stand:
In this competition
5 won, 10 drawn, 5 lost
1.25 points per game
15 scored, at 0.75 a game
15 conceded, at 0.75 a game
Cuiabá, season-wide
5 won, 11 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Vinicius Peixoto Trindade da Silva, 3 goals
Most assists: João Pedro Vilardi Pinto, 3 assists
Recent results — Cuiabá
27/07/2026 18:30
23/07/2026 19:30
17/07/2026 18:00
12/07/2026 15:00
02/07/2026 19:00
Fortaleza: how they are travelling
Fortaleza come in 20 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Fortaleza have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost
1.7 points per game
23 scored, at 1.15 a game
19 conceded, at 0.95 a game
Fortaleza, season-wide
15 won, 5 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Juan Bautista Miritello, 5 goals
Most assists: Rodrigo Henrique Santos de Souza, 1 assists
Recent results — Fortaleza
05/08/2026 20:30
02/08/2026 15:00
28/07/2026 20:35
21/07/2026 20:35
17/07/2026 20:00
The head-to-head favours Fortaleza
Fortaleza have generally come out ahead of Cuiabá in their recent meetings.
From 19 match(es):
Fortaleza: 7 win(s)
Cuiabá: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Cuiabá vs Fortaleza prediction.
Form comparison Cuiabá vs Fortaleza
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Cuiabá
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
W
|
1.25 |
| Home |
L
W
D
W
W
|
1.4 |
| Away |
D
L
D
L
W
|
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 30% | 20% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.71 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.98 | 1.2 |
Away Team
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
L
|
1.7 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
L
L
D
W
L
|
0.9 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.95 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35% | 40% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 20% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.73 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.21 | 1.62 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Cuiabá vs Fortaleza
Match: Cuiabá vs Fortaleza
Competition: Serie B
Date: Sunday, 09/08/2026
Kick-off: 22:00 (UK time)
Venue: Arena Pantanal
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Stats
The statistics for Cuiabá vs Fortaleza that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.55
League: 2.31
Both Teams to Score
30%
League: 49%
Over 1.5+
45%
League: 66%
Over 2.5+
20%
League: 42%
Cards
5.9
League: 5.25
Corners
11.1
League: 10.39
Home Team
Cuiabá
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
W
|
1.25 |
| Home |
L
W
D
W
W
|
1.4 |
| Away |
D
L
D
L
W
|
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 30% | 20% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.71 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.98 | 1.2 |
Away Team
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
L
|
1.7 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
L
L
D
W
L
|
0.9 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.95 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35% | 40% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 20% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.73 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.21 | 1.62 |
Corners
8.7 / Match
+20% Corners / Match
Fortaleza received +20% more corners than Cuiabá in the Serie B
10.45 / Match
Sport Recife
(11)
Atlético GO
(8)
Juventude
(5)
São Bernardo
(7)
América Mineiro
(7)
Londrina
(9)
Avaí
(13)(10)
Botafogo SP
(4)
Vila Nova
(10)
Novorizontino
(11)
Atlético GO
(7)
Ponte Preta
(2)
Sport Recife
(7)
CRB
Cards
2.15 / Match
+49% Cards / Match
Fortaleza received +49% more cards than Cuiabá in the Serie B
3.2 / Match
Sport Recife
(1)
Atlético GO
(3)
Juventude
(3)
São Bernardo
(1)
América Mineiro
(1)
Londrina
(4)
Avaí
(1)(0)
Botafogo SP
(3)
Vila Nova
(4)
Novorizontino
(5)
Atlético GO
(4)
Ponte Preta
(3)
Sport Recife
(1)
CRB
Goals Scored
0.75 / Match
+53%
Fortaleza is +53% better in terms of goals scored
1.15 / Match
Sport Recife
(1)
Atlético GO
(0)
Juventude
(0)
São Bernardo
(2)
América Mineiro
(1)
Londrina
(2)
Avaí
(0)(1)
Botafogo SP
(1)
Vila Nova
(1)
Novorizontino
(0)
Atlético GO
(2)
Ponte Preta
(2)
Sport Recife
(1)
CRB
Goals Conceded
0.75 / Match
+21%
Fortaleza condeded +21% more goals than Cuiabá
0.95 / Match
Sport Recife
(1)
Atlético GO
(1)
Juventude
(2)
São Bernardo
(2)
América Mineiro
(0)
Londrina
(2)
Avaí
(1)(0)
Botafogo SP
(2)
Vila Nova
(0)
Novorizontino
(1)
Atlético GO
(0)
Ponte Preta
(1)
Sport Recife
(1)
CRB
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criciúma
|
20 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 40 | 2 |
| 2 |
Juventude
|
20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 35 | 1.75 |
| 3 |
Operário PR
|
20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 35 | 1.75 |
| 4 |
Fortaleza
|
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 5 |
Vila Nova
|
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 6 |
Novorizontino
|
20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 33 | 1.65 |
| 7 |
Atlético GO
|
20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 31 | 1.55 |
| 8 |
Sport Recife
|
20 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 9 |
CRB
|
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 31 | 32 | -1 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 10 |
Goiás
|
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 11 |
Athletic Club
|
20 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 1.4 |
| 12 |
São Bernardo
|
20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 27 | 1.35 |
| 13 |
Cuiabá
|
20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 25 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Náutico
|
20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Botafogo SP
|
20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 24 | 1.2 |
| 16 |
Ceará
|
20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 25 | -5 | 22 | 1.1 |
| 17 |
Londrina
|
20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 20 | 1 |
| 18 |
Avaí
|
20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 27 | -6 | 20 | 1 |
| 19 |
América Mineiro
|
20 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 31 | -17 | 11 | 0.55 |
| 20 |
Ponte Preta
|
20 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 39 | -24 | 9 | 0.45 |
Odds
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