Predictions & Statistics

Criciuma approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 1 on 43 points after 22 outings. The return of 12 wins, 7 draws, and 3 defeats, together with goals at 24:14, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through Fellipe Mateus (4 goals), Rómulo Otero (2 goals), Marcelo Hermes (2 goals), with creative support from Rómulo Otero (2 assists), Romarinho (2 assists), Marcelo Hermes (1 assists), while their defending has remained very solid. At home, they have managed 7 wins, 4 draws, and 0 losses, which underlines a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football.

Fortaleza EC come into this match from a strong league position, sitting 4 with 36 points from 22 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 10 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses, while the 24:20 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Vitinho (4 goals), Juan Miritello (3 goals), Maílton (2 goals), with creative support from Maílton (1 assists), Emanuel Brítez (1 assists), Maurício Júnior (1 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. Away from home, their split return of 2 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football.