Fortaleza EC 2-2 CRB: result and AI prediction
Fortaleza EC – CRB, Serie B, Monday, October 12, 2026 at 08:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Castelão
Fortaleza EC is #4 in the table (56 pts) and CRB #7 (51 pts). Fortaleza EC is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Fortaleza EC has kept 14 clean sheets in 32 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Fortaleza EC 2, draws 2, CRB 2. Their last meeting, on June 21, 2026, ended CRB 1-1 Fortaleza EC.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Fortaleza enter with the home crowd and a sustained unbeaten run behind them, but their recent draws at Castelão show that controlling matches has not always become a decisive finish. CRB arrive buoyed by their latest win and with a settled attacking unit, yet their away sequence has been a major concern. Pierre’s suspension is the clearest disruption for the hosts because it alters the balance of their central protection. This is a promotion-race match in which Fortaleza’s territorial control meets CRB’s threat from wide transitions and crosses.
Head-to-head analysis
The most recent league meeting finished level and the earlier cup tie in Maceió was also drawn. At Castelão, however, Fortaleza have won six of the last seven meetings against CRB, according to local reporting.
Injuries and absences
Pierre’s suspension is the material team-news issue: it weakens Fortaleza’s usual screening and makes the selection beside Lucas Sasha decisive. Chico da Costa’s continued recovery also reduces Autuori’s attacking alternatives, while Bastos is not expected to be available.
Form (last 5)
Fortaleza EC vs CRB stats
| Fortaleza EC | CRB | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 32 | 32 |
| Goals scored | 37 | 49 |
| Goals conceded | 27 | 45 |
| Clean sheets | 14 | 8 |
Last meetings
- 2026-06-21CRB 1-1 Fortaleza EC
- 2026-05-14CRB 0-0 Fortaleza EC
- 2026-04-22Fortaleza EC 2-1 CRB
- 2025-03-27Fortaleza EC 0-1 CRB
- 2024-06-09CRB 2-0 Fortaleza EC
- 2024-06-06Fortaleza EC 2-0 CRB

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