Serie B
Fortaleza vs Novorizontino
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 - 01:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo
Fortaleza vs Novorizontino Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Fortaleza vs Novorizontino is part of the Serie B schedule for Saturday (18/07).
The fixture is staged at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, 01:00 (UK time).
Below is our Fortaleza vs Novorizontino prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Fortaleza vs Novorizontino
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Fortaleza vs Novorizontino prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 16-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Fortaleza the side to beat, with roughly 43% 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 17 match into their Serie B. Here is where Fortaleza stand:
In this competition
8 won, 4 drawn, 5 lost
1.65 points per game
20 scored, at 1.18 a game
17 conceded, at 1 a game
Fortaleza, season-wide
12 won, 5 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Juan Bautista Miritello, 5 goals
Most assists: Lucas Pacheco Affini, 1 assists
Recent results — Fortaleza
12/07/2026 17:00
02/07/2026 20:00
28/06/2026 17:30
21/06/2026 15:00
16/06/2026 19:00
Novorizontino: how they are travelling
Novorizontino come in 17 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Grêmio Novorizontino have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 6 drawn, 3 lost
1.76 points per game
28 scored, at 1.65 a game
16 conceded, at 0.94 a game
Grêmio Novorizontino, season-wide
10 won, 7 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Robson dos Santos Fernandes, 10 goals
Most assists: Romulo Azevedo Simão, 8 assists
Recent results — Grêmio Novorizontino
12/07/2026 10:00
04/07/2026 15:00
26/06/2026 18:00
22/06/2026 19:00
14/06/2026 18:00
The head-to-head
Fortaleza and Novorizontino have no recent meeting on record, so there is no prior form between them to shape the read.
Form comparison Fortaleza vs Novorizontino
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 |
L
W
W
D
L
|
1.65 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2.38 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 75% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.18 | 3 | 1.44 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 2 | 0.44 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35% | 50% | 22% |
| Without Conceding | 41% | 38% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 25% | 56% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.75 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.11 | 1.67 |
Away Team
Novorizontino
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
D
|
1.76 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.13 |
| Away |
L
W
W
D
D
|
1.44 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 63% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.59 | 2.88 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 1.75 | 1.56 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 1.13 | 0.78 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 75% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 41% | 25% | 56% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.86 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 0.95 | 1.38 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Novorizontino win or Draw
We have strong confidence in Novorizontino’s ability to leave Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo with at least a point, making them a smart pick on the Double Chance market.
Novorizontino has consistently put in solid away performances, while Fortaleza’s form has been far from convincing. An outright win might be a big ask, but the added security in case of a draw makes this bet interesting.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
Our analysis shows that this match is likely to see many goals.
After reviewing Fortaleza and Novorizontino’s recent performances, we predict this game will exceed 2.5 total goals. Both teams boast some of the strongest attacks in Serie B, which makes this a strong betting option.
Fixture information - Fortaleza vs Novorizontino
Match: Fortaleza vs Novorizontino
Competition: Serie B
Date: Saturday, 18/07/2026
Kick-off: 01:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo
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Stats
The statistics for Fortaleza vs Novorizontino that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.67
League: 2.29
Both Teams to Score
42%
League: 47%
Over 1.5+
78%
League: 65%
Over 2.5+
60%
League: 42%
Cards
5.19
League: 5.35
Corners
9.22
League: 10.41
Home Team
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
D
L
|
1.65 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2.38 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 75% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.18 | 3 | 1.44 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 2 | 0.44 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35% | 50% | 22% |
| Without Conceding | 41% | 38% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 25% | 56% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.75 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.11 | 1.67 |
Away Team
Novorizontino
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
D
|
1.76 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.13 |
| Away |
L
W
W
D
D
|
1.44 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 63% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.59 | 2.88 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 1.75 | 1.56 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 1.13 | 0.78 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 75% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 41% | 25% | 56% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.86 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 0.95 | 1.38 |
Corners
9.94 / Match
+1% Corners / Match
Fortaleza received +1% more corners than Novorizontino in the Serie B
9.89 / Match
Atlético GO
(11)
Ponte Preta
(7)
Sport Recife
(2)
CRB
(7)
América Mineiro
(10)
Náutico
(4)
Athletic Club
(7)(2)
Operário PR
(5)
Atlético GO
(6)
Vila Nova
(6)
Ponte Preta
(5)
Náutico
(4)
Goiás
(1)
São Bernardo
Cards
3.35 / Match
+58% Cards / Match
Fortaleza received +58% more cards than Novorizontino in the Serie B
2.12 / Match
Atlético GO
(5)
Ponte Preta
(4)
Sport Recife
(3)
CRB
(1)
América Mineiro
(1)
Náutico
(4)
Athletic Club
(1)(1)
Operário PR
(2)
Atlético GO
(1)
Vila Nova
(3)
Ponte Preta
(3)
Náutico
(1)
Goiás
(2)
São Bernardo
Goals Scored
1.18 / Match
+40%
Novorizontino is +40% better in terms of goals scored
1.65 / Match
Atlético GO
(0)
Ponte Preta
(2)
Sport Recife
(2)
CRB
(1)
América Mineiro
(0)
Náutico
(1)
Athletic Club
(0)(1)
Operário PR
(3)
Atlético GO
(2)
Vila Nova
(2)
Ponte Preta
(2)
Náutico
(4)
Goiás
(1)
São Bernardo
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+6%
Fortaleza condeded +6% more goals than Novorizontino
0.94 / Match
Atlético GO
(1)
Ponte Preta
(0)
Sport Recife
(1)
CRB
(1)
América Mineiro
(3)
Náutico
(0)
Athletic Club
(1)(2)
Operário PR
(0)
Atlético GO
(1)
Vila Nova
(0)
Ponte Preta
(2)
Náutico
(0)
Goiás
(1)
São Bernardo
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criciúma
|
17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 33 | 1.94 |
| 2 |
Vila Nova
|
17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 31 | 1.82 |
| 3 |
Operário PR
|
17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 31 | 1.82 |
| 4 |
Novorizontino
|
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 30 | 1.76 |
| 5 |
Juventude
|
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 29 | 1.71 |
| 6 |
Fortaleza
|
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 28 | 1.65 |
| 7 |
São Bernardo
|
17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 26 | 1.53 |
| 8 |
Sport Recife
|
17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 26 | 1.53 |
| 9 |
Goiás
|
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 23 | -5 | 25 | 1.47 |
| 10 |
Cuiabá
|
17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 24 | 1.41 |
| 11 |
Atlético GO
|
17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 1.41 |
| 12 |
Athletic Club
|
17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 1.35 |
| 13 |
Náutico
|
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 1.24 |
| 14 |
Botafogo SP
|
17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 20 | 1.18 |
| 15 |
CRB
|
17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 31 | -5 | 20 | 1.18 |
| 16 |
Londrina
|
17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 1.12 |
| 17 |
Ceará
|
17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 20 | -5 | 18 | 1.06 |
| 18 |
Avaí
|
17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 24 | -6 | 16 | 0.94 |
| 19 |
Ponte Preta
|
17 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 33 | -22 | 8 | 0.47 |
| 20 |
América Mineiro
|
17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 28 | -17 | 7 | 0.41 |
Odds
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