Match Analysis: Ceará vs Mirassol – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-07-23
- Time: 10:00 PM UTC
- Location: Ceará (Home Stadium)
Game Overview
The upcoming match between Ceará and Mirassol in the Brazilian Campeonato Serie B promises to be a competitive fixture. Historically, these teams have faced off 4 times since 2023, with Mirassol winning 2, Ceará winning 1, and 1 draw. The encounters have been relatively high-scoring, averaging 3 goals per match, indicative of open play and attacking intent from both sides.
Key Factors to Consider
- Ceará's recent form shows an average of 1.41 goals per home match in 2025, with a modest record of 10 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses overall against Mirassol. Mirassol, playing away, has a slightly higher goal average at 1.62 and holds a stronger recent form with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in last 5 matches, boasting 1.6 goals scored per match and conceding 0.4 on average.
- The head-to-head record tilts slightly in Mirassol's favor with 2 wins to Ceará's 1 in their last 4 meetings. Both teams have scored evenly with an average of 1.5 goals each per match in these encounters. The last meeting on 2024-08-17 ended 1-2 with Mirassol winning at Ceará's home.
- No specific injury reports or suspensions for key players from either team have been found in the available data, suggesting both teams may field their strongest lineups.
- Weather or pitch conditions are not noted as impactful at this time. The game is played at Ceará's home ground which typically influences slightly favorable conditions for the home team.
- Mirassol sits higher (3rd) in the league table compared to Ceará (5th), providing them a slim edge in motivation to secure points and maintain promotion hopes. Ceará will be looking to defend home turf to improve their standing, making this a tightly contested match.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Ceará: 1.15, Mirassol: 2.65, Draw: 2.25 | Ceará to win | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
| Spread | Ceará -0.25: -120, Mirassol +25: 100 | Ceará -0.25 (slight favorite) | ★★★☆☆ 58% |
| Over/under | Over 2 goals: -120, Under 2 goals: 100 | Over 2 goals | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Ceará 18% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 2 10% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Ceará at 18% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 15.9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
The game is expected to be balanced with a slight edge to Mirassol based on current form, head-to-head trends, and league motivation. However, Ceará's home advantage and historical resilience imply a close scoreline with possible goal exchanges.
Predicted Score: 2-1