Fortaleza CE
- Martin Palermo’s Fortaleza CE ended their losing streak with a 1-0 home win over Sport Recife just 24 hours ago, but they remain 19th in Serie A 2025 after picking up just 21 points from 24 games so far.
- Palermo was appointed on September 4th, 2025 and his men have won two and lost three of their last five matches, but he seems to be looking for a reliable, compact structure first and foremost.
- Fortaleza have won five of their 13 home games in Serie A 2025, drawing two and losing six, with an average of 1.31 goals scored and 1.23 goals conceded per game at Estádio Castelão, a venue where they’ll be desperately looking to bounce back to winning ways on Thursday based on our Fortaleza CE vs Sao Paulo FC prediction.
Sao Paulo FC
- Sao Paulo FC are in the top half of Serie A 2025 with 35 points from 24 matches, but they remain well off the pace.
- Hernan Crespo took over on June 18th, 2025 and the Argentine has seen his side’s form dip recently, losing three away games on the spin without scoring a goal.
- Crespo’s men are known for their possession-based game, which sees the wide areas come into play and a high volume of pressing.
Head-to-Head
Fortaleza CE have won three of the last four head-to-heads, including a 1-0 win at home in Serie A 2024.
Betting Insights
- Under 2.5 goals is heavily favored here at 1.63, due to both teams’ respective struggles in front of goal and preference for tight games.
- Fortaleza are priced at 2.75 for a victory, while Sao Paulo are the same odds.
- The draw is 3.1. For those looking for additional guidance, this Fortaleza CE vs Sao Paulo FC betting tips section is especially useful in highlighting the key odds and value picks.
Prediction
Given both sides’ recent struggles and the odds-on nature of both results, going for under 2.5 match goals seems the smart pick.
