Bitesize Prediction: Fortaleza vs Corinthians – 14/09/23

Competition: Brazil Serie A

Market: Fortaleza win

Odds: 20/21 @ 1xBet

Looking to make an immediate return to winning ways late on Thursday night, Fortaleza will welcome Corinthians to the Castelao.

Starting with the hosts, while Fortaleza might have seen their remarkable purple patch come to an abrupt end last week, the Tricolor should still find the mood in their camp at a continued high. Desperate to make up some ground in the top-six chase here, Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s men will be smelling a chance when they return to the Castelao. Winning five of their previous six Serie A appearances and impressing many across Brazil’s elite this season, the Ceara-based outfit have also gained a reputation for their free-scoring performances on home soil. Last seen in front of their own supporters landing an eye-catching 2-1 win against America MG, the former Huracan boss has seen his squad win each of their previous three Serie A showdowns at the Castelao by an aggregate score of 9-2. With that hometown flurry underlined by a 4-0 romp against Santos on August 13th, Fortaleza will be looking to make a similar statement in midweek.

As for the visitors, while Corinthians might have extended on their Copa Sudamericana adventure last month as they edged past Argentinian outfit Estudiantes, it is no secret that the Timao are in the midst of an extended domestic struggle. Last seen putting in a toothless display on home soil as they were forced to settle for a 0-0 stalemate at home against Palmeiras, Vanderlei Luxemburgo’s side are still scrapping it out in the bottom-half of the Serie A standings. Coming under a huge amount of domestic scrutiny this season, Thursday’s guests have recorded just a single victory from any of their previous six domestic showdowns across all competitions – a run that stems back to July 26th. Facing a stern challenge in midweek, Corinthians have also failed to win any of their last seven contests on the road. Slumping to a 1-0 loss when they last travelled to the Castelao 13 months ago, we are expecting a similar outcome here.

Bet: Fortaleza 20/21 to beat Corinthians in Thursday’s Brazil Serie A showdown @ 1xBet