Cuiaba 1-1 Fortaleza EC: result and AI prediction

Cuiaba – Fortaleza EC, Serie B, Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Arena Pantanal

Cuiaba is #16 in the table (25 pts) and Fortaleza EC #4 (34 pts). 12 places separate the two teams in the table. Cuiaba has not won any of its last 5 matches. Cuiaba has kept 9 clean sheets in 20 matches. Fortaleza EC has kept 9 clean sheets in 20 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Cuiaba 3, draws 1, Fortaleza EC 2.

Cuiaba

Final score1 - 1

Fortaleza EC

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

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a clash between Fortaleza's promotion-chasing position and Cuiabá's need to pull clear of the lower reaches. Cuiabá have made matches tight but too often lack a finishing touch, while Fortaleza's broader form has been stronger without translating as reliably away from home. The visitors' recent cup workload and the fitness checks around Ronald and Luiz Fernando add uncertainty to their attacking selection. Expect a controlled, physical contest in which the first goal would sharply alter the balance.

Head-to-head analysis

The latest meeting ended level, and seven of the past ten meetings were settled by a single goal or finished level. Cuiabá have won the last two home head-to-heads, including the standout 2024 result.

Form (last 5)

CuiabaLeague position #16 · 25 ptsL L D

Fortaleza ECLeague position #4 · 34 ptsW L W

Cuiaba vs Fortaleza EC stats

	Cuiaba	Fortaleza EC
Played	20	20
Goals scored	15	23
Goals conceded	15	19
Clean sheets	9	9

Last meetings

2026-03-31Fortaleza EC 0-0 Cuiaba
2024-09-29Fortaleza EC 1-0 Cuiaba
2024-06-16Cuiaba 5-0 Fortaleza EC
2023-11-12Cuiaba 2-1 Fortaleza EC
2023-07-16Fortaleza EC 0-1 Cuiaba
2022-07-31Cuiaba 0-1 Fortaleza EC