The Serie B meeting at Arena Castelão on Saturday will see hosts Fortaleza lock horns with Grêmio Novorizontino.
Scroll down to see all of the predictions, poll and statistics for Fortaleza v Grêmio Novorizontino (plus the best game odds).
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Fortaleza
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Fortaleza will be looking for an improved result here after the 1-0 Serie B loss in their previous game against Atlético Goianiense.
In that match, Fortaleza managed 64% possession and 15 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. Atletico Goianiense got 6 attempts at goal with 2 of them on target.
Thiago Carpini's Fortaleza have found the net 6 times over their last 6 outings. The number of goals that have been scored against them in those games is 6.
Ahead of this clash, Fortaleza have not been beaten in their last 2 home league matches.
Grêmio Novorizontino
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Since a losing effort in their last game against Operário Ferroviário in Serie B competition, Grêmio Novorizontino and their travelling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one.
In that game, Grêmio Novorizontino had 44% possession and 12 attempts at goal with 5 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Grêmio Novorizontino was Robson (35'). On the other side, Operario Ferroviario got 10 attempts on goal with 4 of them on target. Gabriel Boschilia (23', 61') scored for Operário Ferroviário.
Over the course of their last six clashes, Grêmio Novorizontino have bagged the sum of 14 goals. Grêmio Novorizontino have also not failed to score in every single one of those games. During that period, their defenders have seen 5 goals scored by their opponents.
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Prediction
We believe that Grêmio Novorizontino will need to put in a solid display to get anything against this Fortaleza lineup who we think should score & stay on top.
We therefore think that it’s going to be a highly competitive game with a 1-0 victory for Fortaleza when all is said and done.
We’ll see what happens.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for the game?
Looking at the bookies’ prices on the 90 minute result market, a victory for Fortaleza can be had for 1.96, backing the draw is 3.1 & putting your money on the winner to be Grêmio Novorizontino gets you 3.8. They are the best returns available at the current time.
Lucas Pereira,
01:03 14/07/2026
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Fortaleza
Formed: 1918
Stadium: Arena Castelão (63,904)
Chairman: José Rolim Machado
Manager: Thiago Carpini
Competitions: Serie B position 6, Copa do Brasil (Round of 16)