Fortaleza hosts Cruzeiro in round 9 of Brazilian Serie A. The match will be played on Thursday, June 13th at Estádio Plácido Aderaldo Castelo (Fortaleza)
A newcomer of the league, Fortaleza, trails behind so far. After 8 rounds, the team has 7 points. 5 of these 8 rounds were lost, which resulted in only 4th place from the bottom of the standings. One of the reasons for this unsuccessful start is the density of the Tricolor’s calendar. In addition to the championship matches, Fortaleza had a chance to play a 2-round standoff in the Copa de Nordeste, from where it was knocked out by Botafogo. Moreover, the Tricolor played the match in the Cup of Brazil. But the team had 4 days to restore. Nevertheless, the men of Rogerio Seni lost 3 last matches in various tournaments.
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Cruzeiro started not much better. The team earned only 1 point more. The same 2 wins in 8 rounds, and Raposa outranks the upcoming opponent by 2 lines. Cruzeiro managed to break a streak of 3 defeats in a row with 2 draws in the last 2 games.
Both teams have trouble in defense; 12 and 14 goals are conceded, 6 and 8 goals are scored, respectively. Such fixtures cannot be called good. And we shouldn’t wait for scoring football in the upcoming game. It is easier to destroy than to create, and the rivals will do so throughout the match. Over 4.5 goals scored has never been recorded in the last 34 matches of Fortaleza. Cruzeiro had such a result only 1 time in its last 17 games. Therefore, neither hosts nor visitors tend to show prolific football. As for a positive result of the hosts. Why the Tricolor should lose at home to an opponent who earned 1 only point in 4 away matches of the championship? Despite Cruzeiro has an advantage in head-to- head matches (4 victories in 6 games played), now the team is not in the best shape, and Fortaleza has a chance to gain at least one point.
Prediction for the match: Fortaleza to win with + 0.5 handicap and Under 4.5 goals scored
