Fortaleza EC 1-0 Avai: result and AI prediction

Fortaleza EC – Avai, Serie B, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM (GMT). Venue: TBD

Fortaleza EC is #5 in the table (44 pts) and Avai #17 (29 pts). 12 places separate the two teams in the table. Fortaleza EC is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Fortaleza EC has kept 12 clean sheets in 26 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Fortaleza EC 4, draws 1, Avai 1. Their last meeting, on May 10, 2026, ended Avai 0-0 Fortaleza EC.

Fortaleza EC

Final score1 - 0

Avai

AI predicted: 1-0 · Final score: 1-0✓ Exact score

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Fortaleza bring the steadier form, stronger home platform and a clear league-position advantage into this fixture. Avaí have shown they can put together winning spells, but their recent downturn and away defensive record make containment their first task. This shapes as a match in which Fortaleza control territory and Avaí try to keep it compact long enough to make transitions and dead balls matter. Late confirmation on the reported goalkeeper and midfield fitness concerns is the main team-news issue.

Head-to-head analysis

Fortaleza hold the upper hand across the recent series, including multiple clean-sheet home wins. The most recent meeting was a goalless draw, reinforcing the possibility that Avaí can frustrate them when their defensive block stays intact.

Injuries and absences

There are no confirmed absences in the supplied feed. However, [jogodehoje.com](https://www.jogodehoje.com/ao-vivo/2409877648472086510-fortaleza-vs-avai) lists Fortaleza goalkeeper João Ricardo and midfielder Rodriguinho among reported concerns, which would be significant if verified.

Form (last 5)

Fortaleza ECLeague position #5 · 44 ptsW D W

AvaiLeague position #17 · 29 ptsW L L

Fortaleza EC vs Avai stats

	Fortaleza EC	Avai
Played	26	26
Goals scored	29	28
Goals conceded	22	34
Clean sheets	12	7

Last meetings

2026-05-10Avai 0-0 Fortaleza EC
2022-10-09Fortaleza EC 2-0 Avai
2022-06-16Avai 3-2 Fortaleza EC
2019-10-30Avai 1-3 Fortaleza EC
2019-07-13Fortaleza EC 2-0 Avai
2018-11-10Avai 0-1 Fortaleza EC