Our Maranhao vs Ceara Prediction: 1-2
Maranhao vs Ceara in the Brazil Copa Nordeste is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 29, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Maranhao vs Ceara prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Maranhao's Last Match – Barra FC vs Maranhao
Maranhao must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 Brazil Serie C defeat against Barra FC on April 11. In that match, Maranhao recorded 51% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barra FC | 49% | 0 (6) | - | 55 |
 Maranhao | 51% | 0 (2) | - | 55 |
Ceara's Last Match – Ceara vs Nautico
Ceara will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Brazil Serie B victory over Nautico, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Ceara had 41% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ceara | 41% | 8 (5) | 1.35 | 35 |
 Nautico | 59% | 11 (3) | 0.82 | 36 |
Maranhao vs Ceara Stats
Key Stats
| Maranhao | Ceara | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 0.92 |
| 2.06 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Maranhao are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Ceara average 1.1 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.