Fortaleza vs OperarioPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Fortaleza EC are fifth with 40 points from 24 games, a 27-21 goal record, closing their last five with a win after three straight draws. Operario-PR sit eighth on 36 points, a 30-31 goal difference, though they come off four straight losses after a draw. At home Fortaleza EC have 8 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss (19-9), while Operario-PR away have 4 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses (13-15). The Brazilian Serie B average sits at 2.28 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.