- Fortaleza CE have been solid enough to win their fair share of games, but have not put together enough victories to dominate the Copa do Nordeste yet (W3, L4 in last 7).
- Fortaleza CE’s away form has been particularly disappointing, winning just once away from home in this Copa do Nordeste season.
- The Clássico-Rei is one of the most intense derbies in Brazilian football, played in front of huge crowds where the slightest moment of brilliance can win a game or tension can cause the players to falter.
Clássico-Rei is a clash of footballing philosophies
Sunday’s Clássico-Rei is a battle of contrasting footballing approaches as Fortaleza CE, who love the ball and play an open, pressing style, take on the compact, counter-attacking Ceara SC in a Serie A classic. According to the latest Fortaleza CE vs Ceara SC CE prediction, this match promises to be a test of patience and tactical discipline.
Fortaleza coach’s tactical approach is always clear, his teams have the ball as much as possible, press with numbers and are assertive in possession. However, the hosts have been struggling to finish off teams.
Ceara SC, on the other hand, are very comfortable allowing their opponents the majority of possession as long as they remain compact and can break with pace on the counter. That has been the story so far in their Serie A games, making the Fortaleza CE vs Ceara SC CE preview particularly fascinating for neutrals and fans alike.
A close game in prospect
There is no clear standout man for Fortaleza CE so we will look to the visitors for a goal. Pedro Raul is a livewire and already has four goals to his name, while Marllon Borges is a talented footballer who can run at the opposition from deep.
The managers of each side are not named, but both are known to be tactical masters and will be fully aware of the atmosphere that the legendary Clássico-Rei creates. This will surely be a chess game that is not for the faint-hearted.
The Fortaleza CE vs Ceara SC CE prediction highlights that there is little to choose between these sides based on current form, but the home field advantage has Fortaleza marked as slight favorites at +120, with the away team going off at +278 and the draw at +232. For those looking at the Fortaleza CE vs Ceara SC CE odds, there is simply not enough value in backing Ceará to justify the risk, so we are going to take the ‘Fortaleza or Draw – double chance market as the best way to go for a low stakes wager. It’s also worth considering some Fortaleza CE vs Ceara SC CE betting tips before placing your final bets, given the unpredictable nature of this classic encounter.
