Our Sousa EC vs Fortaleza Prediction: 2-1
Sousa EC vs Fortaleza in the Brazil Copa Nordeste is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday March 20, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Sousa EC vs Fortaleza 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
Sousa EC's Last Match – Sousa EC vs Serra Branca EC
Sousa EC should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Brazil Campeonato Paraibano draw against Serra Branca EC on March 16. In that match, Sousa EC saw 53% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sousa EC | 53% | 0 (4) | - | 91 |
Serra Branca EC | 47% | 0 (5) | - | 78 |
Fortaleza's Last Match – Fortaleza vs Ceara
Fortaleza will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Brazil Campeonato Cearense defeat against Ceara on March 15. In that match, Fortaleza recorded 50% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fortaleza | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 60 |
 Ceara | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 46 |
Sousa EC vs Fortaleza Stats
Key Stats
| Sousa EC | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | Attacking Strength | 1.73 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 0.79 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sousa EC are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Fortaleza average 1.2 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Sousa EC 10-15
Fortaleza 12-7
What are the odds for this match?
Sousa EC to win: @4.75
Draw: @3.4
Fortaleza to win: @1.7