Fortaleza and Corinthians to meet in Brazilian Serie A midtable clash
Fortaleza vs Corinthians - 15/09/2023
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Nothing could separate Fortaleza and Corinthians in their previous Serie A fixture this season. The teams drew 1-1 in the reverse fixture.
It was the teams’ second draw in their last six head-to-head encounters.
In the reverse fixture, Fortaleza opened the scoring in the 79th minute thanks to Caio Alexandre.
With the match winding down, Corinthians scored an equaliser thanks to Yuri Alberto. The game saw four yellow cards.
Corinthians outshot Fortaleza 21-16. Although both teams notched a high number of shots, neither could translate them into goals.
Corinthians are 13th in the standings after 21 matches in Serie A. They go into the match in decent form, unbeaten in their last six fixtures.
However, four of those six games were draws. Each of Corinthians’ last three matches were draws.
The People’s Team recorded the second-most draws in Serie A. Only Red Bull Bragantino drew more matches in Serie A.
Fortaleza are in eighth place after 22 matches. Seven points separate Fortaleza from the top four and the Copa Libertadores qualification places.
The team took nine points from the last 18 points on offer. Fortaleza lost 1-0 to Fluminense last time out. The defeat ended a three-match winning streak.
Fortaleza are playing well at home. They won four of their last six matches at home.
Corinthians went unbeaten in their last four matches in Serie A on the road. Like Fortaleza, they are in good form going into the match.
Corinthians manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo has three players on the injured and suspended list. Midfielder Maycon is ruled out through suspension due to a red card.
Midfielder Roni is a doubt following an ankle injury. Defender Fagner is nursing a calf injury and could miss out.
Roger Guedes leads the team in goals with seven in Serie A. Alberto has four goals, which is second-most for Corinthians this term.
Fortaleza manager Juan Pablo Vojvoda only has two names on the injured and suspended list.
Midfielder Calebe is unlikely to play following a knee injury. Midfielder Hercules is ruled out for the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury.
Top scorer Juan Martin Lucero has four goals for Fortaleza. The team has only scored 25 times in 22 matches.
The reverse fixture finished 1-1 between Fortaleza and Corinthians. Their midweek match should finish 1-1, with neither team able to find a winner. The draw could see Corinthians claim a league-leading ninth stalemate of the campaign.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
Br1
294427
X
1 - 1
2.30
28°
3.60
1.80
3.60
4.50
no
no
no
2 - 1(1 - 1)
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