A place in the quarterfinal of the Copa Sudamericana is at stake as Corinthians and Fortaleza go toe-to-toe with each other on Wednesday, 25 September. View our free Corinthians vs Fortaleza predictions below.
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Corinthians vs Fortaleza predictions: Hosts to reign supreme
Key stats
- While Corinthians won four of their last five matches, Internacional suffered three defeats in their last five games.
- Fortaleza suffered a 2-0 defeat in the first leg of this tie.
- Corinthians opened the scoring in four of their last five games.
- Each of the last five encounters between these teams featured less than three goals.
Correct score prediction: Corinthians 2-0 Fortaleza
Corinthians are coming off back-to-back wins in which they scored five times without conceding a single goal. They defeated Fortaleza by two unanswered goals on the road and should be able to do the same at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Corinthians are bookies’ favourites
- HOME:11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- DRAW:2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- AWAY:7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite being the overwhelming favourites in the first leg of this tie, Fortaleza suffered a 2-0 defeat at home. They will have to overturn a two-goal deficit against a Corinthians team that won four of their previous five games.
On that note, Corinthians are the expected winners at 11/8 (2.38). Teams with these odds generally have a 42.1% probability of winning.
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We have also established that Corinthians drew first blood in four of their last five matches. Keeping in mind that Fortaleza conceded first in three of their last five games, Corinthians to score first has an appealing look at 5/6 (1.83). That one has a 54.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Corinthians to complete the sweep?
While Corinthians came out on top in the first leg of this tie, it was their first victory over Fortaleza since May 2022. In fact, Fortaleza have lost just once in their last eight meetings with Corinthians (W4, D3).
Copa Sudamericana 18/09/24
Fortaleza
Corinthians
Brazil Serie A 25/08/24
Fortaleza
Corinthians
Corinthians preview: Eyeing three consecutive wins for the first time since May
Andre Ramalho faces domestic suspension, but will be available for this game. However, Alex Santana, Raniele, Diego Palacios and Ruan Oliveira are ruled out of this continental clash due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Souza (GK), Fagner, Henrique, Caca, Bidu, Bidon, Martinez, Charles, Garro, Romero & Alberto.
Brazil Serie A 10/05/25
L
Mirassol
2
Corinthians
1
Copa Sudamericana 07/05/25
D
America de Cali
1
Corinthians
1
Brazil Serie A 03/05/25
W
Internacional
2
Corinthians
4
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
W
Gremio Novorizontino
0
Corinthians
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
L
Flamengo
4
Corinthians
0
Fortaleza preview: Hoping to overturn a two-goal deficit
On the other hand, Ze Welison will be available for Fortaleza despite his domestic red card suspension. Nonetheless, coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda will not be able to call upon the services of Bruno Pacheco and Moises, as these players are out injured.
Predicted lineup: Ricardo (GK), Britez, Kuscevic, Cardona, Mancuso, Rossetto, Welison, Marinho, Hercules, Martinez & Lucero.
Copa Libertadores 14/05/25
D
Atletico Bucaramanga
0
Fortaleza
0
Brazil Serie A 10/05/25
W
EC Juventude
0
Fortaleza
5
Copa Libertadores 07/05/25
W
Colo Colo
0
Fortaleza
4
Brazil Serie A 03/05/25
D
Sao Paulo
0
Fortaleza
0
Copa do Brasil 29/04/25
D
Retro FC Brasil
1
Fortaleza
1