Ceara vs Athletic Club prediction 14.07.2026 | Serie B
Ceara
Kick off:
Date:
Athletic Club
1
1.91
X
3.15
2
4.30
Contents
- Competition: Serie B
- Date: Tuesday, 14th July, 2026
- Kickoff: 00:30 UK / 01:30 CEST
- Venue: Castelão (Fortaleza)
On the night between Monday and Tuesday, two out-of-form teams, Ceara and Athletic, will face off in the Brazilian Serie B. Ceara are hoping they can stop the three-game losing streak, while Athletic Club comes into the game after a 1:0 loss to Operario PR. This match is particularly important for the hosts as they are trying to escape the danger zone, at least for a short time.
Let's break down the game and find the best possible bet for this Serie B tie.
Ceara team overview
Ceara are a team that constantly traveled between Serie A and B in the 21st century. Last year, they were relegated from Serie B, and when everyone expected a great season, they completely disappointed. Instead of attacking promotion, they looked more like a relegation candidate thus far. After 16 rounds, they are in 17th place with only 17 points. Due to that bad start to the season, the club has already made a coaching change. On June 25th, they added Daniel Paulista as a new head coach. Unfortunately, they lost 2:0 to Goias on his debut.
A big part of the problem is constant injury problems. For the Athletic Club game, they could have up to eight players out with injuries.
Also, on July 8th, the club added striker Renzo López Patron. The 32-year-old arrived from Vitoria, where he had very little playing time this season.
Last matches of Ceara
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Juventude
2 : 0
Ceara
Serie B
-
Criciúma
1 : 1
Ceara
Serie B
-
Ceara
1 : 2
Operário PR
Serie B
-
Novorizontino
2 : 1
Ceara
Serie B
-
Ceara
2 : 1
Fortaleza
Serie B
Ceara lineup
Goalkeeper
-
1
Richard Costa
Defenders
-
18
Júlio César
-
33
Éder
-
4
Luizão
-
31
Bryan Borges
Midfielders
-
81
João Gabriel
-
26
Richardson
-
17
Fernando
-
40
Melk
-
98
Matheusinho
Forwards
-
99
Lucca
Athletic Club team overview
Athletic Club had a mediocre season, securing survival only due to a strong end to the season. This year, their primary goal is to avoid the relegation battle and to be around the middle of the league table. For now, they are doing fine, but it seems they are slowing down as the season progresses.
On July 9th, the club added striker Aponza Willinton to try to improve their offensive problems after the injury of their main striker, Ronaldo Tavares. However, we do not think he will have a place in the starting eleven, at least at the moment.
Besides their best striker, Ronaldo Tavares, Athletic Club will also miss Sidimar and Rodrigo Gelado, who are also out with their injuries.
Last matches of Athletic Club
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Athletic Club
1 : 0
Avaí
Serie B
-
Londrina
2 : 0
Athletic Club
Serie B
-
Athletic Club
1 : 1
Goias
Serie B
-
Sport Recife
1 : 1
Athletic Club
Serie B
-
Athletic Club
1 : 0
Fortaleza
Serie B
Athletic Club lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Luan Polli
Defenders
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6
Zeca
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3
Jhonathan
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4
Lucas Belezi
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23
Enzo
Midfielders
-
8
Gian Cabezas
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16
João Miguel
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15
Jota
-
17
Kauan Rodrigues
Forwards
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5
Ian Luccas
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11
Max
Prediction
Ceara are in terrible form, having lost three in a row with a combined goal difference of 0:5. Due to a terrible offense, they went under 2.5 goals in all of those three games. After such poor offensive performances in recent games, it is unrealistic to expect a sudden change.
Meanwhile, Athletic Club went under 2.5 goals in six consecutive games. Similarly to Ceara, they have massive offensive problems, as they have only scored one in the past three games. Looking further back, they have scored one or zero goals in 13 out of 16 games - 81%. A big reason for their poor offense is the injury of Ronaldo Tavares - the striker who is their best goalscorer with five goals, despite missing the last 10 Serie B games with an injury.
Generally, these teams have been atrocious offensively this season, averaging 0.94 goals per game (Ceara) and 1.0 gpg (Athletic Club). Considering all the above, an under 2.5 goals bet seems like the best option for this Serie B tie.
3 Reasons why we should see fewer than three goals
- Ceara failed to score in the past three games
- These teams average 0.94 and 1.0 goals per game in Serie B
- Athletic Club scored one or zero goals in the past six games
Main prediction Ceara - Athletic Club
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
1xBet
1.63
Ceara vs Athletic Club standings in Serie B
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criciúma | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 20 - 12 | +8 | 33 |
| 2 | Vila Nova | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 25 - 19 | +6 | 31 |
| 3 | Novorizontino | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 27 - 14 | +13 | 30 |
| 4 | Juventude | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 17 - 8 | +9 | 29 |
| 5 | Fortaleza | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20 - 16 | +4 | 28 |
| 6 | Operário PR | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20 - 17 | +3 | 28 |
| 7 | Sport Recife | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 21 - 15 | +6 | 26 |
| 8 | São Bernardo | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 21 - 14 | +7 | 25 |
| 9 | Goiás | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 16 - 21 | -5 | 24 |
| 10 | Cuiabá | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 12 - 9 | +3 | 23 |
| 11 | Athletic Club | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 16 - 16 | 0 | 22 |
| 12 | Náutico | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 21 - 19 | +2 | 21 |
| 13 | Atlético GO | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 18 - 19 | -1 | 21 |
| 14 | Botafogo SP | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20 - 18 | +2 | 20 |
| 15 | CRB | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 24 - 29 | -5 | 19 |
| 16 | Londrina | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 24 - 24 | 0 | 18 |
| 17 | Ceará | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 15 - 20 | -5 | 17 |
| 18 | Avaí | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 16 - 24 | -8 | 13 |
| 19 | Ponte Preta | 17 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 11 - 33 | -22 | 8 |
| 20 | América Mineiro | 16 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 - 27 | -17 | 6 |