Ceara vs Sao Paulo Prediction and Betting Tips on April 26, 2025
Game Prediction
Ceara will host Sao Paulo at the Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo in Fortaleza on April 26, 2025, for a Brazil Serie A Betano match at 21:30 UTC. The home side is coming off a strong run, while Sao Paulo aims to maintain their competitive edge after recent solid performances.
Ceara vs Sao Paulo Key Stats & Trends
- Ceara won 2 of their last 5 games.
- The Vozao average 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
- Ceara have won 3 of their last 5 home games.
- Sao Paulo won 2 of their last 5 games.
- Tricolor Paulista average 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
- Sao Paulo have won 40% of their last 5 away games.
Ceara vs Sao Paulo Recent Form
Ceara are showing resilience in their Serie A campaign, currently positioned 5th with 7 points from 5 games. They’ve secured 2 wins in their last 5 matches, with their defensive organization standing out. The passionate home crowd at Castelão is expected to push the Vozao, who are eager to capitalize on their home advantage against a strong opponent.
Sao Paulo, sitting deeper in the standings (10th), but with 7 points from 5 games as well, are in fine form, being unbeaten in their last 5 matches (2W & 3D). Sao Paulo’s disciplined approach and knack for capitalizing on chances make them a tough challenge for Ceara.
Form
- Ceara: D-W-L-W-L
- Sao Paulo: D-D-D-W-W
Head-to-Head
In their last five matches, Sao Paulo have a close edge with two victories, while Ceara only have one. Both teams shared spoils twice.
Predicted Line-ups
- Ceara possible line-up: João Ricardo, Luiz Otávio, Gabriel Lacerda, Bruno Pacheco, Nino Paraíba, Richard Coelho, Fernando Sobral, Vina, Stiven Mendoza, Jhon Vásquez, Cléber
- Sao Paulo possible line-up: Jandrei, Rafinha, Diego Costa, Léo, Welington, Igor Gomes, Rodrigo Nestor, Patrick, Luciano, Jonathan Calleri, Nika
Ceara vs Sao Paulo Pre-game Odds & Win Probability
Despite Sao Paulo’s stronger form, bookmakers slightly favor Ceara at home, giving them a 40% chance of victory with odds of 2.35. A draw is priced at 2.95 (32% probability), while an away win for Sao Paulo stands at 3.48 (27% probability).
Correct Score Prediction: Ceara 1-1 Sao Paulo
Given both teams’ cautious approaches and low-scoring tendencies, a low-scoring game is plausible.
Expert Tip: Under 2.5 Goals
Considering both teams’ recent low-scoring encounters and defensive resilience, betting on Under 2.5 Goals is a smart choice. This market is available at odds of 1.5, reflecting the likelihood of a tight, low-scoring affair.
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