Cuiabá vs Fortaleza Prediction: Expect a tactical game between two well-organized teams

In this next Brasileirão match, two teams separated by one point and one position in the table will face each other. Cuiabá is in 10th place with 44 points, while Fortaleza is 11th with 43 points. However, the visitors have two games in hand and can climb up to eighth place in case of victory. Both teams have tactically oriented coaches, so it's expected to be an even game without much space for the players.

Cuiabá

The Dourado managed to win away from home once again. This time, the victim was Bahia, and the final score of 3-0 left no doubt about the best team on the pitch. The sending-off of a Bahia player after 20 minutes made the task easier for António Oliveira's team. Cuiabá remains a tough team to beat away from home, with three wins and a draw in its last four matches on the road. At home, however, the Dourado hasn't won for four games, showing the team is more suited to play on the counter-attack.

Fortaleza

The Lion remains winless after losing on penalties in the Copa Sudamerican final against Liga de Quito. The Cearenses halted a losing streak of four in a row in the Brasileirão with a draw away to Athletico Paranaense. We'll see if that result can give them more confidence for this match with Cuiabá. Knowing the Mato Grosso do Sul team's problems at home, it's likely that Fortaleza will be looking to get back to winning ways at the Arena Pantanal.

Expert Betting Tips

Cuiabá is in a better moment than its opponent, but the team keeps struggling at the Arena Pantanal. As Fortaleza has not won in five games, it's risky to bet on a Cearense victory. Still, I will bet on a Double Chance for the home team, guarding against a possible draw. I'll also add to the bet that the total of goals won't exceed three.