The Facts
- A mid-table host welcomes one of the top contenders in an exciting contest (ranked 15th and 3rd in the Promotion - Serie B (Promotion - Playoffs - Final)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ceará won 0.
- Both teams enter this match with positive momentum from recent weeks.
- Juventude could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
- In the last 11 head-to-head meetings, Ceará has recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses, with a goal aggregate of 10:12 (averaging 0.9:1.1 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Ceará against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with 9:5 goals (averaging 1.8:1 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vila Nova FC | 33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 46:31 | 15 | 61 |
| 2 | Novorizontino | 33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 59:28 | 31 | 60 |
| 3 | Juventude | 33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 39:21 | 18 | 60 |
| 4 | Fortaleza | 33 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 39:29 | 10 | 57 |
| 5 | Criciuma | 33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 34:28 | 6 | 56 |
| 6 | Atletico GO | 34 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 42:32 | 10 | 54 |
| 7 | CRB | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 51:47 | 4 | 52 |
| 8 | Sport Recife | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 45:35 | 10 | 51 |
| 9 | Goias | 33 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 34:40 | -6 | 48 |
| 10 | Operario-PR | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 44:45 | -1 | 48 |
| 11 | Cuiaba | 33 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 32:26 | 6 | 47 |
| 12 | Sao Bernardo | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 46:36 | 10 | 46 |
| 13 | Athletic Club | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 40:39 | 1 | 43 |
| 14 | Nautico | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 39:42 | -3 | 42 |
| 15 | Ceara | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 35:40 | -5 | 42 |
| 16 | Botafogo SP | 33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 37:38 | -1 | 41 |
| 17 | Avai | 33 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 33:43 | -10 | 36 |
| 18 | Londrina | 33 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 42:49 | -7 | 29 |
| 19 | America MG ✔ | 33 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 21:54 | -33 | 17 |
| 20 | Ponte Preta ✔ | 34 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 19:74 | -55 | 14 |
Promotion ~ Serie A
Promotion ~ Serie B (Promotion ~ Play Offs: Final)
Relegation ~ Serie C (First stage: )
Clinched Spots for Teams
America MG is Relegated to Serie C (First stage )Ponte Preta is Relegated to Serie C (First stage )






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