Fortaleza vs Corinthians Prediction and Betting Tips | September 17th 2024

Fortaleza will welcome Corinthians to Arena Castelão in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals on Tuesday. The two sides will meet for the second season in a row in the knockout stage of the competition and locked horns in the semifinals last season.

The hosts are winless in their last three games and were held to a 1-1 draw by Athletico Paranaense in the Brazilian Serie A last week. Interestingly, all three games were played away from home.

The visitors saw their winning streak ended after two games on Saturday as they fell to a 2-1 away loss to Botafogo. Rodrigo Garro had equalized from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute but Thiago Almada restored Botafogo's lead four minutes later.

Fortaleza vs Corinthians Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

The two teams have crossed paths 35 times in all competitions. The visitors have the upper hand in these meetings with 19 wins. Leão do Pici have seven wins and nine games have ended in draws.
The hosts have enjoyed a seven-game unbeaten streak against Timão, recording four wins.
The hosts went unbeaten in their two Brazilian Serie A meetings this season and registered a 1-0 home win last month.
Leão do Pici are unbeaten in their last 21 home games in all competitions, recording 13 consecutive wins.
Timão are winless in their last four away games in all competitions, suffering three consecutive losses and have failed to score in two games in that period.
Eleven of the last 12 meetings between the two teams have produced under 2.5 goals, with Corinthians failing to score in six games.
Fortaleza registered a 3-1 win on aggregate in the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana against the visitors last season.

Fortaleza vs Corinthians Prediction

Leão do Pici have endured a three-game winless run in the Serie A, but these were away games and they will look to bounce back with a win at home. They have enjoyed a 13-game winning streak at home and have won their last five home meetings against the visitors.

Timão have seen conclusive results in their last six games in all competitions, with four losses and two wins. They have suffered three consecutive losses in away games, including a 1-0 loss to Fortaleza in the Brazilian Serie A last month. Nonetheless, they have won four of their last five games in the Sudamericana.

New signing Memphis Depay has not traveled with the team to Sao Paulo, as he continues to work on his fitness and should be available for his debut against Atletico Goianiense later this week.

The two teams play for the third time in six days, so fatigue will be a factor. With that in mind and considering their current form, a draw will likely ensue.

Prediction: Fortaleza 1-1 Corinthians

Fortaleza vs Corinthians Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Tip 4: Juan Lucero to score or assist any time - Yes