Atlético Goianiense vs Fortaleza prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Serie B Brazil
In the 17th round of Brazil's Serie B on July 13, 2026, Atlético Goianiense will face Fortaleza. Both teams are aiming for success in this fixture.
Atlético Goianiense vs Fortaleza: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Goiânia finished strictly in the middle of the division table last season, occupying the eleventh position. This campaign, they started with three defeats, but then almost consistently picked up points, albeit often through draws. After calmly beating Ponte Preta 2-0, they then suffered a heavy 0-3 loss to Novorizontino.
The team from Fortaleza finished only 18th in Serie A in 2025, once again losing their top-flight status. They are trying to return immediately, but not everything has been going smoothly, especially as summer approaches, with slips becoming more frequent. However, they managed to defeat their recent opponents—both Sport Recife and Ponte Preta—scoring two goals against each.
Marrony and company are currently averaging 1.13 goals scored per match while conceding 1.19. The players who dropped from the Brasileirão are averaging 1.25 goals scored and conceding one per game in this division.
Head-to-head: Atlético Goianiense vs Fortaleza
Fortaleza has won twice in the last four meetings, but in the most recent encounter in 2024, they lost to this opponent.
The home side is unlikely to slip up again. We recommend betting on their victory with a "draw no bet" option (odds – 1.60).
Atlético Goianiense vs Fortaleza: Key Statistics and Trends
- Atlético Goianiense have lost only for the second time since mid-April
- Fortaleza have won their last two matches
Atlético Goianiense vs Fortaleza: Possible Starting Line-ups
Atlético Goianiense use a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Paulinho Henrique - Guilherme, Adriano Martins, Gebson, Everton - Leandro Vilela, Cristiano - Geovani Soares, Guilherme, Bruno José - Marrony
Fortaleza play with a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible line-up): João Ricardo - Fuentes, Luan, Lucas Gazal - Mauricio Mucuri, Ryan, Sasha, Rodriguinho - Luis Fernando, Vitinho - Miritiello
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's progress in the Brazil Serie B league table.
