Nautico Recife 1-0 Ceara: result and AI prediction

Nautico Recife – Ceara, Serie B, Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 01:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Estádio dos Aflitos

Nautico Recife is #15 in the table (27 pts) and Ceara #16 (25 pts). Nautico Recife is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Nautico Recife 2, draws 1, Ceara 3. Their last meeting, on April 11, 2026, ended Ceara 1-0 Nautico Recife.

Nautico RecifeNautico Recife
Final score1 - 0
CearaCeara
AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 1-0✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Náutico have the home edge in a tight contest between sides separated by only a small gap in the table. Neither team arrives with a convincing run of wins, and recent meetings point toward a match where clear chances are scarce. Náutico’s stronger home defensive platform gives them a route to control the game, but Ceará remain dangerous if the match opens late. The first set-piece goal or transition mistake may define a fixture with significant pressure around the lower reaches of the standings.

Head-to-head analysis

The modern head-to-head series is unusually tight, with recent meetings repeatedly settled by a single goal or no goal at all. Ceará won the reverse league fixture, while Náutico won the previous home cup meeting.

Form (last 5)

Nautico RecifeLeague position #15 · 27 ptsD D D
CearaLeague position #16 · 25 ptsW W L

Nautico Recife vs Ceara stats

Nautico RecifeCeara
Played2222
Goals scored2623
Goals conceded2628
Clean sheets65

Last meetings

  • 2026-04-11Ceara 1-0 Nautico Recife
  • 2025-01-23Nautico Recife 1-0 Ceara
  • 2024-02-15Nautico Recife 0-0 Ceara
  • 2017-08-25Ceara 1-0 Nautico Recife
  • 2017-05-27Nautico Recife 0-2 Ceara
  • 2016-10-15Nautico Recife 1-0 Ceara

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