Vila Nova 2-0 Ceara: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Vila Nova bring the stronger home profile, recent defensive control and the clearer incentive to consolidate their promotion challenge. Ceará arrive encouraged by their latest result and several important returns, especially Richard and Zanocelo, but travel with a disrupted defensive unit and pressure from the bottom end of the table. The key duel is on Ceará’s left flank, where Sávio’s absence could give Vila Nova a repeatable route into the penalty area. Expect the hosts to dictate territory while Ceará look for a compact rearguard effort and direct breaks.

Head-to-head analysis

The reverse meeting produced a high-scoring draw, but it is not a reliable template for this fixture given Vila Nova’s recent defensive improvement and Ceará’s altered personnel. The broader recent series has contained several open games, including notable home wins for Vila Nova.

Injuries and absences

Sávio’s confirmed issue is the clearest structural absence: Ceará lose a natural left-back and may have to protect Sánchez with a deeper winger or midfielder. Ceará regain Richard and Zanocelo, but the latter’s return after a long knee lay-off makes his workload a live selection question.

Form (last 5)

Vila Nova vs Ceara stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-26Ceara 3-3 Vila Nova
• 2024-09-22Ceara 4-0 Vila Nova
• 2024-06-10Vila Nova 3-2 Ceara
• 2023-11-18Vila Nova 3-1 Ceara
• 2023-07-20Ceara 1-0 Vila Nova
• 2017-10-03Ceara 2-0 Vila Nova

Other Serie B matches

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• Nautico Recife – Athletic Club
• Novorizontino – Sport Recife
• Botafogo SP – Cuiaba
• America Mineiro – Ponte Preta
• Avai – Atletico Goianiense
• CRB – Criciuma
• Fortaleza EC – Operario-PR