Santa Cruz PE vs Fortaleza: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 March

Santa Cruz PE

L L L W D

9th place in Group A

0 - 4

22/03/2023 20:30

Fortaleza

D L L W W

2nd place in Group A

Brasil Campeonato do Nordeste Primeira

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Santa Cruz PE vs Fortaleza on 22 March 2023 (kick-off: 20:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Santa Cruz PE vs Fortaleza preview before placing your bet.

Santa Cruz PE are currently 9th with 9 points after 8 matches.
Fortaleza sit 2nd with 18 points from 8 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Fortaleza, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Santa Cruz PE have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 22/03/2023

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Sport Club do Recife	19	8	6	1	1	19	5	14
02 Fortaleza	18	8	6	0	2	15	5	10
03 Ceara	16	8	5	1	2	16	11	5
04 ABC RN	14	8	4	2	2	13	6	7
05 Nautico (PE)	13	8	4	1	3	12	11	1
06 CRB AL	13	8	3	4	1	7	7	0
07 Ferroviario CE	13	8	3	4	1	15	11	4
08 CS Sergipe	11	8	3	2	3	12	8	4
09 Santa Cruz PE	9	8	2	3	3	10	13	-3
10 Sampaio Correa	9	8	2	3	3	7	11	-4
11 Bahia	9	8	2	3	3	9	15	-6
12 Campinense	8	8	2	2	4	8	12	-4
13 Centro Sportivo Alagoano	7	8	1	4	3	6	10	-4
14 Vitoria BA	6	8	1	3	4	10	13	-3
15 Alagoinhas Atletico BA	6	8	2	0	6	6	16	-10
16 Fluminense PI	3	8	0	3	5	7	18	-11

Head To Head

23/03/2021 20:30

Fortaleza

0 - 1

Santa Cruz PE

BRA CNF

08/02/2020 15:00

Fortaleza

3 - 0

Santa Cruz PE

BRA CNF

09/05/2019 20:30

Fortaleza

1 - 0

Santa Cruz PE

BRA CNF

08/09/2013 18:00

Fortaleza

2 - 0

Santa Cruz PE

INT CF

17/02/2013 15:00

Santa Cruz PE

1 - 2

Fortaleza

BRA CNF

13/02/2013 20:15

Fortaleza

3 - 3

Santa Cruz PE

BRA CNF

Santa Cruz PE

17%

Draw

17%

Fortaleza

67%

Santa Cruz PE Last 6 matches

14/03/2023 20:30

America MG 1 - 0 Santa Cruz PE Copa do Brasil

11/03/2023 15:30

Sport Club do Recife 2 - 0 Santa Cruz PE BRA PE

08/03/2023 18:00

Ferroviario CE 2 - 1 Santa Cruz PE BRA CNF

05/03/2023 17:30

Santa Cruz PE 3 - 1 Sampaio Correa BRA CNF

28/02/2023 18:30

Democrata 1 - 1 Santa Cruz PE Copa do Brasil

25/02/2023 15:30

Reet 1 - 1 Santa Cruz PE BRA PE

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Fortaleza

12/03/2023 17:30

Ferroviario CE 1 - 1 Fortaleza BRA CE

09/03/2023 18:00

Fortaleza 0 - 1 Cerro Porteno CON CLA

05/03/2023 17:30

Ceara 2 - 0 Fortaleza BRA CNF

02/03/2023 20:00

Fortaleza 4 - 0 Deportivo Maldonado CON CLA

26/02/2023 18:00

Fortaleza 2 - 1 Nautico (PE) BRA CNF

23/02/2023 20:00

Deportivo Maldonado 0 - 0 Fortaleza CON CLA

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Santa Cruz PE

Fortaleza

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.30

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 9 matches

YesNo

5 (56%)4 (44%)

In last 9 matches

NoYes

5 (50%)5 (50%)

Santa Cruz PE

Recent matches

Fortaleza

Under /Over

(89%)8 1(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(90%)9 1(10%)

Under /Over

(44%)4 5(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)5 5(50%)

Under /Over

(56%)5 4(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(30%)3 7(70%)

/Yes

(78%)7 2(22%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(20%)2 8(80%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Santa Cruz PE

Fortaleza

Shots

Santa Cruz PE

Total shots

7.44 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Fortaleza

Total shots

13.20 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Santa Cruz PE Pass Fortaleza

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Santa Cruz PE

Played games

Fortaleza

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.11

Clean sheets

0.60

3.56

Corners

4.80

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Santa Cruz PE

DISCIPLINARY

Fortaleza

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.78

2.20

0.11

0.20

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Santa Cruz PE vs Fortaleza Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Santa Cruz PE vs Fortaleza on 22 March 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Brasil Campeonato do Nordeste Primeira fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Santa Cruz PE vs Fortaleza Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Santa Cruz PE's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Fortaleza's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Brasil Campeonato do Nordeste Primeira Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Brasil Campeonato do Nordeste Primeira standings and the Brasil Campeonato do Nordeste Primeira form table to understand exactly where Santa Cruz PE and Fortaleza sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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