Fortaleza EC 1-1 São Bernardo: result and AI prediction

Fortaleza EC – São Bernardo, Serie B, Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 11:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo

Fortaleza EC is #4 in the table (36 pts) and São Bernardo #12 (30 pts). 8 places separate the two teams in the table. Fortaleza EC is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Fortaleza EC has kept 10 clean sheets in 22 matches. Their last meeting, on April 12, 2026, ended São Bernardo 0-1 Fortaleza EC.

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

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Fortaleza return home in a much healthier attacking position after a demanding run of travel, with three forwards back in contention. São Bernardo have been uneven recently but are not a passive away side, so the hosts cannot rely on territorial control alone. The key is whether Fortaleza’s restored front line converts Autuori’s aggressive approach into clean chances before the visitors can settle into their compact shape. A disciplined away performance would keep the contest tight deep into the second half.

Head-to-head analysis

The head-to-head sample is minimal, but Fortaleza won the reverse league meeting away from home. That result supports a familiar pattern of a tight contest rather than establishing a long-term rivalry trend.

Injuries and absences

There are no confirmed injury absences in the supplied snapshot. More importantly, Fortaleza regain Miritello, Luiz Fernando and Pedro Henrique from suspension, restoring options that were unavailable during the draw at Juventude.

Form (last 5)

Fortaleza ECLeague position #4 · 36 ptsW D D
São BernardoLeague position #12 · 30 ptsL W L

Fortaleza EC vs São Bernardo stats

Fortaleza ECSão Bernardo
Played2222
Goals scored2431
Goals conceded2025
Clean sheets105

Last meetings

  • 2026-04-12São Bernardo 0-1 Fortaleza EC

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