Ceara vs America Mineiro prediction

Their last six in all competitions read two wins, one draw and three defeats, at 0.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game. Last time out they lost 2-1 to Athletic Club away; before that came a 2-0 defeat at home to Goias and a 2-2 draw at home to Juventude.

Ceara haven't won in four. The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last four. Two clean sheets in that spell, but they also drew a blank twice. At home they've won one of three recently (3 scored, 4 conceded).

Over the last six matches it has been three wins, no draws and three defeats, averaging 0.8 goals for and 0.8 against. Last time out they beat Londrina 3-1 away; before that came a 1-0 win at home to Cuiaba and a 1-0 win at home to Operario-PR.

America Mineiro are unbeaten in three. Two clean sheets in that spell, but they also drew a blank three times. On the road they've won one of three recently (3 scored, 4 conceded).

There isn't much between Ceara's home form and America Mineiro's away form.

We make Ceara clear favourites at 54%, with America Mineiro on 19% and the draw at 28%.

On goals, it expects around 2.4 in the game: 1.6 for Ceara and 0.8 for America Mineiro. Over 2.5 goals is 45% and both teams scoring 46%.