Ceara 1-3 Cuiaba: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a tense direct contest near the lower end of the Série B table, with Ceará seeking to make home advantage count and Cuiabá trying to halt a winless league run. The market-led outlook points toward a tight, low-scoring match in which one clean defensive sequence or set-piece may matter most. Ceará have the stronger recent lift and won the reverse meeting, but their reported midfield absences reduce their margin for error. Cuiabá’s possible defensive reshuffle is the clearest late team-news issue to monitor.

Head-to-head analysis

Ceará are unbeaten across the last five meetings and won the reverse Série B fixture earlier this season without conceding. The recent series has generally been tight, reinforcing the expectation of a match decided by small moments.

Injuries and absences

Recent reporting supersedes the initial absence snapshot: Ceará are said to be missing Vinícius Zanocelo and João Gabriel, while Cuiabá have Fábio Gomes and Marlon out and Alan Empereur doubtful. The uncertainty around Empereur is especially important because Cuiabá’s compact defensive setup depends on continuity in its central defensive roles.

Form (last 5)

Ceara vs Cuiaba stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-04Cuiaba 0-2 Ceara
• 2022-10-16Ceara 1-1 Cuiaba
• 2022-06-18Cuiaba 0-0 Ceara
• 2021-11-07Ceara 1-0 Cuiaba
• 2021-07-11Cuiaba 2-2 Ceara

Other Serie B matches

• Ponte Preta – Nautico Recife
• São Bernardo – Botafogo SP
• Sport Recife – Londrina
• Atletico Goianiense – Vila Nova
• Criciuma – Goias
• Juventude – Fortaleza EC
• Operario-PR – Avai
• America Mineiro – Athletic Club