Ceará and Santos FC are set for a thrilling Brasileirão encounter at the Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo. This match preview finds both teams in need of a positive result to steer their campaigns in the right direction.
The home side, Ceará, has shown resilience at their fortress, while the visitors, Santos FC, are perennially dangerous. With both teams exhibiting contrasting forms, this clash presents intriguing opportunities for bettors.
This Ceará vs Santos FC betting preview will delve into the critical data and team news shaping this fixture. Our Ceará vs Santos FC match preview analyzes recent performances, key absences, and historical data to provide a comprehensive Ceará vs Santos FC preview for your wagering considerations.
Ceará vs Santos FC Match Preview/Betting Preview
Team Recent Form
Ceará: LDLWL
Santos FC: WLLDW
Key Stats
- Ceará have failed to score in 3 of their last 5 home matches.
- Santos FC have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.
- Both teams have not scored in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings.
Correct Score Prediction
We predict a 1-1 draw. Ceará’s stout defending at home, coupled with Santos FC’s inconsistent but potent attack, points towards a tightly contested match. While Santos has the quality to score, Ceará’s determination to grind out a result should see them find the net in a share of the spoils.
Ceará vs Santos FC H2H
- Santos FC have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
- Both Teams to Score has occurred in only 1 of the last 5 meetings.
- The last match at this venue ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Over 2.5 goals has landed in just 2 of the last 5 H2H fixtures.
Pre Game Odds
- Ceará to Win: 2.90
- Draw: 3.20
- Santos FC to Win: 2.45
Team News Ceará
Ceará enters the upcoming fixture with a fully fit roster, as the manager has a complete squad at his disposal. There are no injury concerns or suspended players, granting the team full flexibility for selection ahead of the important match.
Team News Santos FC
Santos FC will be missing key players for the upcoming match, with Gabriel Bontempo, Victor Hugo, and Neymar all ruled out. The trio continues their rehabilitation and is unavailable for selection as they recover from their respective injury issues.
Predicted Line-ups
Ceará (4-3-3): Bruno Dinis – Vichiatto, Willian Machado, Marlon Borges, Ramos – Ibraim Fagundes, Fernando Sobral, Lourenço, Bahia, Galeano – Aylon
Santos FC (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Brazao – Escobar, Luan Peres, Frias, Maike – Zé Rafael, Schmidt, Guilherme, Rolheiser, Hugo – Dias
Ceará vs Santos FC Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Draw
Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both Teams to Score: Yes
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