Serie B
Náutico vs Ceará
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 01:30 (UK Time)
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Náutico vs Ceará Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Náutico vs Ceará carries real history into this round of the Serie B.
The two sides meet on 19/08 (Wednesday) at , 01:30 (UK time).
Read the Náutico vs Ceará prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Náutico vs Ceará
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Náutico vs Ceará call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 17-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Náutico the side to beat, with roughly 42% 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.
Náutico Preview
Náutico reach this fixture 22 match into their Serie B. Here is where Timbu stand:
In this competition
7 won, 6 drawn, 9 lost
1.23 points per game
26 scored, at 1.18 a game
26 conceded, at 1.18 a game
Timbu, season-wide
7 won, 6 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Vinícius Santos Silva, 6 goals
Most assists: Vinícius Santos Silva, 2 assists
Recent results — Náutico
14/08/2026 18:30
09/08/2026 15:00
26/07/2026 15:00
22/07/2026 20:30
16/07/2026 19:00
Ceará: how they are travelling
Ceará come in 22 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Ceará have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 7 drawn, 9 lost
1.14 points per game
23 scored, at 1.05 a game
28 conceded, at 1.27 a game
Ceará, season-wide
9 won, 8 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Melquisedeque Costa de Oliveira, 4 goals
Most assists: Melquisedeque Costa de Oliveira, 3 assists
Recent results — Ceará
15/08/2026 15:00
07/08/2026 19:30
26/07/2026 15:00
22/07/2026 18:30
17/07/2026 18:00
The head-to-head favours Ceará
Ceará have generally come out ahead of Timbu in their recent meetings.
From 11 match(es):
Ceará: 5 win(s)
Náutico: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 2
That trend is worth factoring into the Náutico vs Ceará prediction.
Form comparison Náutico vs Ceará
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Náutico
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
W
L
|
1.23 |
| Home |
D
W
D
L
L
|
1.4 |
| Away |
D
D
L
L
L
|
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 40% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.36 | 1.7 | 2.92 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 0.9 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 20% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 40% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 50% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 1.97 | 1.55 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.09 | 1.51 |
Away Team
Ceará
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
W
L
|
1.14 |
| Home |
W
L
W
L
D
|
1.25 |
| Away |
W
D
L
L
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 33% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.32 | 2.25 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 1.08 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1.17 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 25% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 33% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.75 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.13 | 1.53 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
There is a significant gap in class and quality between Náutico and Ceará, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
Ceará has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.
👉 Prediction: Náutico to Win the 1st Half
Náutico has been strong in the opening 45 minutes at home this season. Whether it's their tactical approach or the boost from their home crowd, they consistently come out strong.
We expect them to follow the same pattern against Ceará, making Náutico to win the first half a strong betting option.
Fixture information - Náutico vs Ceará
Match: Náutico vs Ceará
Competition: Serie B
Date: Wednesday, 19/08/2026
Kick-off: 01:30 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Alvirrubro vs Ceará that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.05
League: 2.28
Both Teams to Score
35%
League: 48%
Over 1.5+
65%
League: 65%
Over 2.5+
25%
League: 41%
Cards
5.2
League: 5.2
Corners
13.8
League: 10.49
Home Team
Náutico
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
W
L
|
1.23 |
| Home |
D
W
D
L
L
|
1.4 |
| Away |
D
D
L
L
L
|
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 40% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.36 | 1.7 | 2.92 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 0.9 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 20% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 40% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 50% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 1.97 | 1.55 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.09 | 1.51 |
Away Team
Ceará
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
W
L
|
1.14 |
| Home |
W
L
W
L
D
|
1.25 |
| Away |
W
D
L
L
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 33% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.32 | 2.25 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 1.08 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1.17 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 25% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 33% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.75 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.13 | 1.53 |
Corners
11.13 / Match
+13% Corners / Match
Náutico received +13% more corners than Ceará in the Serie B
9.87 / Match
Ponte Preta
(6)
Atlético GO
(5)
Criciúma
(4)
Londrina
(8)
CRB
(3)
Avaí
(5)
Juventude
(6)(4)
Cuiabá
(3)
Ponte Preta
(3)
São Bernardo
(7)
CRB
(5)
América Mineiro
(7)
Athletic Club
(14)
Goiás
Cards
3.09 / Match
+33% Cards / Match
Náutico received +33% more cards than Ceará in the Serie B
2.32 / Match
Ponte Preta
(4)
Atlético GO
(4)
Criciúma
(4)
Londrina
(4)
CRB
(1)
Avaí
(1)
Juventude
(3)(2)
Cuiabá
(0)
Ponte Preta
(2)
São Bernardo
(4)
CRB
(3)
América Mineiro
(0)
Athletic Club
(1)
Goiás
Goals Scored
1.18 / Match
+12%
Náutico is +12% better in terms of goals scored
1.05 / Match
Ponte Preta
(1)
Atlético GO
(1)
Criciúma
(0)
Londrina
(2)
CRB
(1)
Avaí
(0)
Juventude
(0)(1)
Cuiabá
(2)
Ponte Preta
(4)
São Bernardo
(0)
CRB
(1)
América Mineiro
(0)
Athletic Club
(0)
Goiás
Goals Conceded
1.18 / Match
+7%
Ceará condeded +7% more goals than Náutico
1.27 / Match
Ponte Preta
(1)
Atlético GO
(1)
Criciúma
(0)
Londrina
(1)
CRB
(2)
Avaí
(2)
Juventude
(0)(3)
Cuiabá
(0)
Ponte Preta
(3)
São Bernardo
(1)
CRB
(1)
América Mineiro
(0)
Athletic Club
(2)
Goiás
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criciúma
|
22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 43 | 1.95 |
| 2 |
Juventude
|
22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 39 | 1.77 |
| 3 |
Vila Nova
|
22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 37 | 1.68 |
| 4 |
Fortaleza
|
22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 36 | 1.64 |
| 5 |
Sport Recife
|
22 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 35 | 1.59 |
| 6 |
Operário PR
|
22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 35 | 1.59 |
| 7 |
Novorizontino
|
22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 34 | 1.55 |
| 8 |
Athletic Club
|
22 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 34 | 1.55 |
| 9 |
CRB
|
22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 33 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Atlético GO
|
22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 32 | 1.45 |
| 11 |
Goiás
|
22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 27 | -5 | 32 | 1.45 |
| 12 |
São Bernardo
|
22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 31 | 25 | 6 | 30 | 1.36 |
| 13 |
Botafogo SP
|
22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 27 | 22 | 5 | 30 | 1.36 |
| 14 |
Cuiabá
|
22 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 29 | 1.32 |
| 15 |
Náutico
|
22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 27 | 1.23 |
| 16 |
Ceará
|
22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 23 | 28 | -5 | 25 | 1.14 |
| 17 |
Avaí
|
22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 29 | -6 | 23 | 1.05 |
| 18 |
Londrina
|
22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 20 | 0.91 |
| 19 |
América Mineiro
|
22 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 36 | -20 | 11 | 0.5 |
| 20 |
Ponte Preta
|
22 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 42 | -26 | 10 | 0.45 |
Odds
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