Serie BSerie B
Saturday, 18 July 2026Last updated 10:10
Fortaleza EC

Fortaleza EC

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W
10
Full time
Novorizontino

Novorizontino

Away
LW
Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo
GoalVio prediction
Too close to call
No clear favourite

The model sees this as an open match — all three outcomes are within a tight range.

Fortaleza EC35%
Novorizontino34%
Draw31%
Most likely exact score1-1
Win probability
Fortaleza EC
35%
Draw
31%
Novorizontino
34%
Predicted winner is based on the highest win probability.
Intelligence snapshot
Attack
Fortaleza EC
73
Novorizontino
73
Defence
Fortaleza EC
91
Novorizontino
66
Momentum
Fortaleza EC
100
Novorizontino
50
Danger (xG)
Fortaleza EC
1.80
Novorizontino
2.46
Both teams to score
No
Over 2.5 goals
No
xG for (Fortaleza EC)
1.80
avg per match
xG for (Novorizontino)
2.46
avg per match
xG against (Fortaleza EC)
0.00
avg per match
xG against (Novorizontino)
0.26
avg per match

Momentum trend

last 5 matches
Fortaleza ECFortaleza EC
WWDLD
NovorizontinoNovorizontino
LWWW

Probability breakdown

36% confidence
Fortaleza EC35%
Draw31%
Novorizontino34%

Fortaleza EC leads with 35% — the model's highest-probability outcome for this fixture.

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Analysis

Match insights

Fortaleza EC head into this in Serie B fixture at Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo in mixed form (W), while Novorizontino arrive in mixed form (LW). Fortaleza EC have a 100% win rate across their last 1 matches, compared to 50% for Novorizontino over 2 games.

Both sides are defensively strong — Fortaleza EC (91/100) and Novorizontino (66/100) are both rated highly at the back. The model expects a tight, low-scoring affair with defences on top.

Fortaleza EC have won 2 of their last 3 home fixtures, averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game at home. Novorizontino have won 1 of their last 2 away fixtures, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per away game.

Novorizontino have generated 2.22 xG per game recently while conceding 0.52 xG per match, underperforming their xG in 100% of recent matches.

There is no head-to-head data between Fortaleza EC and Novorizontino in the engine.

The GoalVio engine projects a draw with 36% confidence. and a most likely scoreline of 1-1. Win probabilities: Fortaleza EC 3509%, Draw 3079%, Novorizontino 3412%. BTTS: No, Over 2.5: No.

Recent form

Fortaleza EC

Fortaleza EC

W
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20
W
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21
D
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11
L
vs America Mineiro
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D
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Novorizontino

Novorizontino

L
@ Operario-PR
12 Jul 2026
12
xG 2.2
W
vs Atletico Goianiense
4 Jul 2026
30
W
vs Vila Nova
26 Jun 2026
21
W
@ Ponte Preta
23 Jun 2026
20

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Fortaleza EC vs Novorizontino?

GoalVio's model predicts a draw with 36% confidence.

What is the predicted score for Fortaleza EC vs Novorizontino?

The most likely scoreline according to GoalVio's Skellam-DC model is 1-1.

Will both teams score in Fortaleza EC vs Novorizontino?

GoalVio's model predicts BTTS: No — at least one team is expected to keep a clean sheet.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Fortaleza EC vs Novorizontino?

GoalVio's model predicts Over 2.5 Goals: No — fewer than 3 goals are expected.

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