Match Analysis: Fluminense vs Ceará – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-29
- Time: 10:00 PM UTC
- Location: Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Game Overview
The Brasileirão 2025 match between Fluminense and Ceará features a mid-table Fluminense (7th) hosting lower-ranked Ceará (14th). Fluminense has a slightly better recent home form but has failed to score in their last two matches, while Ceará shows moderate away form. Historical head-to-head records reveal a close rivalry with Fluminense having a slight edge in wins.
Key Factors to Consider
- Fluminense won 3 out of their last 5 overall matches but failed to score in the last two, indicating some scoring issues. They have scored 4 goals in the last 5 matches total. Ceará has struggled recently with only 1 win in their last 5 matches, averaging 0.6 goals scored and conceding 1.0. Both teams have players with impactful statistics: Fluminense's Everaldo leads in shots on target, while Ceará's Antonio Galeano created most big chances.
- In overall history since 2005, Fluminense won 7 times, Ceará 4, and 4 draws across 15 matches. Recent head-to-head shows Fluminense leads slightly with 6 wins to Ceará's 3 and 4 draws in the last 13–14 meetings. The teams are historically quite even, with an overall tendency towards lower scoring games.
- Fluminense have key absences including Ganso, Nonato, and Manoel Messias due to injury. Ceará also misses Dieguinho, Luiz Otavio, and Marcos Victor. These absences could affect midfield creativity and defensive stability for both sides.
- The match is played at Maracanã, a significant venue favoring Fluminense. No extraordinary external conditions like weather or travel burdens are noted. The stakes for mid-table positioning add competitive motivation.
- Fluminense aim to solidify their position in the league table and climb higher, while Ceará fight to improve away form and avoid relegation danger, adding tension but also urgency to their play.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Ceará: 500, Fluminense: -172, Draw: 270 | Fluminense win | ★★★★☆ 75% |
| Spread | Ceará +75: 108, Fluminense -0.75: -128 | Fluminense -0.75 | ★★★★☆ 70% |
| Over/under | Over 2.25: 105, Under 2.25: -125 | Under 2.25 goals | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Fluminense -0% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2.25 8% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 2.25 at 8% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 10% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Fluminense are favored to win due to home advantage, stronger recent performances, and historical edge, despite recent scoring droughts. A close win for Fluminense with limited goals predicted.
Predicted Score: 2-1