Criciuma 0-2 Fortaleza EC: result and AI prediction

Criciuma – Fortaleza EC, Serie B, Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 10:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Estádio Heriberto Hülse

Criciuma is #1 in the table (44 pts) and Fortaleza EC #5 (37 pts). Fortaleza EC is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Criciuma has kept 11 clean sheets in 23 matches. Fortaleza EC has kept 10 clean sheets in 23 matches. Last 5 head-to-head meetings: Criciuma 1, draws 1, Fortaleza EC 3. Their last meeting, on April 19, 2026, ended Fortaleza EC 3-2 Criciuma.

Criciuma

Final score0 - 2

Fortaleza EC

AI predicted: 1-0 · Final score: 0-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Criciúma return home with the league lead and a notably secure defensive platform in front of their supporters. Fortaleza are hard to beat at present, but their recent run has contained too many draws and their away attack has been far less productive than at home. The hosts’ ability to protect the central corridor and Fortaleza’s need to supply Miritello are the defining themes. Recent head-to-head results give Fortaleza a reminder of their attacking ceiling, yet this is a far less favourable setting for them than the April meeting.

Head-to-head analysis

Fortaleza are unbeaten in the last three meetings, including their five-goal victory in the April reverse fixture. The wider recent series is still tight, with the previous two encounters before that decided by a single goal or ending level.

Form (last 5)

CriciumaLeague position #1 · 44 ptsL W D

Fortaleza ECLeague position #5 · 37 ptsD D D

Criciuma vs Fortaleza EC stats

	Criciuma	Fortaleza EC
Played	23	23
Goals scored	25	25
Goals conceded	15	21
Clean sheets	11	10

Last meetings

2026-04-19Fortaleza EC 3-2 Criciuma
2024-08-10Fortaleza EC 1-0 Criciuma
2024-07-24Criciuma 1-1 Fortaleza EC
2018-09-08Criciuma 2-0 Fortaleza EC
2018-05-23Fortaleza EC 2-0 Criciuma