Match Report
Ceará beat Fortaleza 2-1 at home in the Serie B. Before the match, Ceará were 14th in the Serie B table with Fortaleza in 8th. In 20 previous meetings (2020–2026), Ceará have won 10, Fortaleza 2, with 8 draws. Ceará had scored 15 goals this season (1.1 per game), Fortaleza had 16 (1.1 per game). Ceará's goals came from Melk (58'), Júlio (68'); Fortaleza scored through Maílton (28'). Match stats: possession 50%-50%, shots 10-17, on target 5-5, corners 3-2. Explore the full timeline, stats breakdown and player performances.
This fixture in the Serie B pits Ceará against Fortaleza at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo.
Ceará come in 14th with 17 points, while Fortaleza sit 8th with 22 points.
In their head-to-head record since 2020, the two sides have met 20 times, with 10 wins for Ceará, 2 for Fortaleza and 8 draws.
The match finished 2-1, with Ceará taking the points.
Goal scorers
Ceará: Melk (58'), Júlio (68') · Fortaleza: Maílton (28')
Key stats
Possession: Ceará 50% · Fortaleza 50% · Total shots: 10-17 · On target: 5-5 · Corners: 3-2


