Serie B
Fortaleza vs Náutico
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - 01:35 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo
Fortaleza vs Náutico Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Fortaleza vs Náutico carries real history into this round of the Serie B.
The two sides meet on 03/10 (Saturday) at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, 01:35 (UK time).
Read the Fortaleza vs Náutico prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Fortaleza vs Náutico
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Fortaleza vs Náutico call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 30-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Fortaleza the side to beat, with roughly 54% 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.
Fortaleza Preview
Fortaleza reach this fixture 30 match into their Serie B. Here is where Fortaleza stand:
In this competition
14 won, 10 drawn, 6 lost
1.73 points per game
35 scored, at 1.17 a game
26 conceded, at 0.87 a game
Fortaleza, season-wide
19 won, 11 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Maílton dos Santos de Sá, 7 goals
Most assists: Lucas Pacheco Affini, 2 assists
Recent results — Fortaleza
27/09/2026 17:30
20/09/2026 17:30
13/09/2026 17:30
09/09/2026 18:30
05/09/2026 15:00
Náutico: how they are travelling
Náutico come in 30 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Timbu have produced:
In this competition
11 won, 8 drawn, 11 lost
1.37 points per game
38 scored, at 1.27 a game
37 conceded, at 1.23 a game
Timbu, season-wide
11 won, 8 drawn, 11 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Vinícius Santos Silva, 8 goals
Most assists: Jean Carlos Vicente, 4 assists
Recent results — Timbu
26/09/2026 15:30
21/09/2026 20:30
15/09/2026 18:30
09/09/2026 19:30
03/09/2026 19:00
The head-to-head favours Fortaleza
Recent meetings have tended to go Fortaleza's way against Náutico.
From 5 match(es):
Fortaleza: 4 win(s)
Náutico: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 1
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Fortaleza vs Náutico prediction.
Form comparison Fortaleza vs Náutico
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
W
W
|
1.73 |
| Home |
D
D
W
D
D
|
2.13 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
D
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 60% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.03 | 2.47 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.6 | 0.73 |
| Conceded | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.87 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 53% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 40% | 47% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 13% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.78 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.21 | 1.63 |
Away Team
Náutico
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
L
|
1.37 |
| Home |
L
W
D
W
W
|
1.8 |
| Away |
L
L
D
D
D
|
0.93 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 53% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.13 | 2.87 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 1.23 | 0.87 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 33% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 40% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.8 | 2.08 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.24 | 1.6 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Fortaleza to Win
Expect a hard-fought battle in Fortaleza vs Náutico, but we’re backing Fortaleza to take home the three points.
Their strong home record at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo makes them the safer pick, and we expect them to use their home-field advantage to claim all three points.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Náutico has proven to be a tough opponent for many sides, even in away games. As they head to Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo to face Fortaleza, our recommended bet is Náutico to win or draw in the Double Chance market.
While Náutico securing all three points wouldn’t be shocking given their recent form, taking at least a draw seems like a very realistic outcome.
Fixture information - Fortaleza vs Náutico
Match: Fortaleza vs Náutico
Competition: Serie B
Date: Saturday, 03/10/2026
Kick-off: 01:35 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo
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Stats
The statistics for Fortaleza vs Alvirrubro that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.67
League: 2.34
Both Teams to Score
57%
League: 48%
Over 1.5+
77%
League: 69%
Over 2.5+
47%
League: 43%
Cards
4.87
League: 4.88
Corners
10.94
League: 10.52
Home Team
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
W
W
|
1.73 |
| Home |
D
D
W
D
D
|
2.13 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
D
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 60% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.03 | 2.47 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.6 | 0.73 |
| Conceded | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.87 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 53% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 40% | 47% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 13% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.78 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.21 | 1.63 |
Away Team
Náutico
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
L
|
1.37 |
| Home |
L
W
D
W
W
|
1.8 |
| Away |
L
L
D
D
D
|
0.93 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 53% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.13 | 2.87 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 1.23 | 0.87 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 33% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 40% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.8 | 2.08 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.24 | 1.6 |
Corners
10.03 / Match
+11% Corners / Match
Náutico received +11% more corners than Fortaleza in the Serie B
11.1 / Match
Athletic Club
(5)
Londrina
(2)
Ceará
(3)
Avaí
(4)
Goiás
(2)
Operário PR
(11)
Criciúma
(4)(11)
Sport Recife
(4)
Cuiabá
(4)
Operário PR
(10)
América Mineiro
(5)
Botafogo SP
(8)
Athletic Club
(3)
São Bernardo
Cards
2.63 / Match
+8% Cards / Match
Náutico received +8% more cards than Fortaleza in the Serie B
2.83 / Match
Athletic Club
(0)
Londrina
(1)
Ceará
(2)
Avaí
(0)
Goiás
(4)
Operário PR
(1)
Criciúma
(1)(1)
Sport Recife
(2)
Cuiabá
(1)
Operário PR
(2)
América Mineiro
(2)
Botafogo SP
(2)
Athletic Club
(1)
São Bernardo
Goals Scored
1.17 / Match
+9%
Náutico is +9% better in terms of goals scored
1.27 / Match
Athletic Club
(2)
Londrina
(2)
Ceará
(1)
Avaí
(1)
Goiás
(1)
Operário PR
(1)
Criciúma
(2)(3)
Sport Recife
(0)
Cuiabá
(3)
Operário PR
(1)
América Mineiro
(1)
Botafogo SP
(2)
Athletic Club
(1)
São Bernardo
Goals Conceded
0.87 / Match
+29%
Náutico condeded +29% more goals than Fortaleza
1.23 / Match
Athletic Club
(2)
Londrina
(1)
Ceará
(1)
Avaí
(0)
Goiás
(0)
Operário PR
(1)
Criciúma
(0)(1)
Sport Recife
(3)
Cuiabá
(3)
Operário PR
(2)
América Mineiro
(0)
Botafogo SP
(1)
Athletic Club
(1)
São Bernardo
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vila Nova
|
30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 43 | 31 | 12 | 54 | 1.8 |
| 2 |
Juventude
|
30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 53 | 1.77 |
| 3 |
Fortaleza
|
30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 35 | 26 | 9 | 52 | 1.73 |
| 4 |
Novorizontino
|
30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 49 | 27 | 22 | 51 | 1.7 |
| 5 |
Criciúma
|
30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 27 | 4 | 50 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Atlético GO
|
30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 37 | 27 | 10 | 49 | 1.63 |
| 7 |
Operário PR
|
30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 43 | 38 | 5 | 48 | 1.6 |
| 8 |
CRB
|
30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 45 | 41 | 4 | 48 | 1.6 |
| 9 |
Sport Recife
|
30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 40 | 32 | 8 | 44 | 1.47 |
| 10 |
Cuiabá
|
30 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 43 | 1.43 |
| 11 |
São Bernardo
|
30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 40 | 31 | 9 | 42 | 1.4 |
| 12 |
Athletic Club
|
30 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 36 | 33 | 3 | 42 | 1.4 |
| 13 |
Goiás
|
30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 30 | 36 | -6 | 42 | 1.4 |
| 14 |
Náutico
|
30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 38 | 37 | 1 | 41 | 1.37 |
| 15 |
Ceará
|
30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 33 | 39 | -6 | 36 | 1.2 |
| 16 |
Botafogo SP
|
30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 34 | 36 | -2 | 35 | 1.17 |
| 17 |
Avaí
|
30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 30 | 41 | -11 | 30 | 1 |
| 18 |
Londrina
|
30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 39 | 43 | -4 | 28 | 0.93 |
| 19 |
América Mineiro
|
30 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 50 | -29 | 17 | 0.57 |
| 20 |
Ponte Preta
|
30 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 17 | 64 | -47 | 13 | 0.43 |
Odds
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