Clássico-Rei should deliver more of a close contest
Our Fortaleza CE vs Ceara SC CE prediction sees both clubs meet in the fiery Clássico-Rei this Sunday with both sides desperate to take the spoils for very different reasons.
This historic derby could see either side progress through to the knockout stages of the Copa do Nordeste.
Leao do Norte have had an up and down time of it in the competition so far, winning 3 and losing 4 of their last 7 games and will need to improve on their away record of just 1 win in this campaign if they are to progress.
Ceara will be the more consistent of the two teams if their league form is anything to go by, but the statistics don’t tell a lot about how they have been performing in the Northeast competition.
However, we do know that their defensive stability will be tested by this clash with both Fabiano and Fernando Pereira heading into the match with 3 yellow cards each.
Both coaches will plan for the classic derby chess match
Although not named, both head coaches are known to be pragmatic tacticians who will have a plan for their city derby.
The hosts typically play a high-tempo game where they press together and prefer to have the ball, whereas the visitors sit back in an organised mid-block and are content to let the opposition have the ball before hitting them on the counter attack.
The recent Fortaleza CE vs Ceara SC CE preview for head to head record shows that the contest is always close, with both sides often trading narrow victories.
Fortaleza are the favourites to come out on top in this one at 2.20, with Ceará priced at 3.78 and the draw at 3.32. Based on the current Fortaleza CE vs Ceara SC CE odds, Fortaleza seem to hold a slight edge.
Given both sides’ patchy form, this Fortaleza CE vs Ceara SC CE betting tips piece is of the opinion that the odds on the double chance market for ‘Draw or Fortaleza win’ look the best bet for those who enjoy a flutter on the safer side of the spectrum.
The atmosphere at the legendary Clássico-Rei is sure to get the blood pumping and could inspire moments of individual brilliance or, equally, may see the nerves take over.
However, our second Fortaleza CE vs Ceara SC CE prediction is going to give Fortaleza the edge here with a very tight scoreline.
