Match Analysis: Ceará vs Juventude – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-30
- Time: 7:00 PM UTC
- Location: Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo, Fortaleza, Brazil
Game Overview
The upcoming Campeonato Brasileiro Série A match between Ceará (home) and Juventude (away) features two mid to lower table teams, with Ceará positioned 10th and Juventude 18th as of August 2025. Ceará holds a home advantage playing at Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo. Juventude has struggled offensively this season, averaging 0.2 goals per match, while Ceará maintains a better scoring rate around 1.2 goals per match. Historically, their head to head contest is nearly balanced with Juventude holding a slight edge in total wins.
Key Factors to Consider
- Ceará has recent form with 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, scoring 1.2 goals per match and conceding 1.6 on average. Juventude has won 2, drawn 1, and lost 2 in their most recent 5 games, but with a poor scoring rate of 0.2 goals and conceding 2.0 goals per game. Ceará’s better offensive performance and higher league position suggest a stronger overall form.
- Historically, Ceará and Juventude have played 13 times since 2008 with Juventude winning 5 matches, Ceará 4, and 4 draws. Recent season meetings favor Juventude slightly, but overall contests are competitive. Goals per match average about 2.1 in this matchup series, with a low likelihood of high-scoring games based on past data.
- No specific injury data was available from the search results for either team regarding this match date, so no injury impacts can be confidently stated.
- Playing at home is a clear advantage for Ceará with the match in Fortaleza. Weather and pitch conditions were not reported but could influence play as typical for the region in late August.
- Ceará, sitting mid-table, has motivation to secure points to push higher up the standings; Juventude, near relegation zone, are under pressure to earn points to avoid dropping further. Juventude’s urgent need may drive a defensive or counter-attacking strategy.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Ceará: -172, Juventude: 475, Draw: 280 | Ceará win | ★★★★☆ 75% |
| Spread | Ceará: -0.75 -130, Juventude: +75 110 | Ceará -0.75 | ★★★★☆ 70% |
| Over/under | Over: 2.25 -110, Under: 2.25 -110 | Under 2.25 goals | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Ceará -5% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2.25 15% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 2.25 at 15% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Ceará is favored to win due to stronger home form, better scoring ability, and superior league position. Expect a close match but with Ceará to edge out Juventude, possibly with a single-goal margin.
Predicted Score: 1-0