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Fortaleza EC v Vila Nova: numbers & prediction

Serie B · Brazil
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Fortaleza EC 41%Draw 22%Vila Nova 36% Expected goals 1.18 – 1.08
65%
ZoraTips pick

Over 1.5 goals

Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.44

6/10Rating
1.44Odds
GG

Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.10 – our chance 52% vs 48% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk.

Picks by market

ResultFortaleza EC to win41% · @2.45
Double chanceEither team to win78% · @1.36
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score52% · @2.10
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals81% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–18% · fair 12.76

Fortaleza EC vs Vila Nova prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Fortaleza EC host Vila Nova in the Serie B on Saturday 14 November, kicking off at 20:30 WAT. Fortaleza EC sit 5th with 62 points from 37 games (in the top half), while Vila Nova are 3rd on 66 (in the top four).

Form guide

Fortaleza EC – form over the last 5: LDDWD Most recently they lost to Novorizontino 1–2 on the road. They score 1.3 and concede 1.0 per game. 3 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

Vila Nova – form over the last 5: WDLDW Most recently they beat Criciuma 1–0 at home. They score 1.5 and concede 1.2 per game. 3 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

Previous meetings

Their most recent meeting, on 22 Jul 2026, finished Vila Nova 2–1 Fortaleza EC.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Fortaleza EC 1.2 – 1.1 Vila Nova in expected goals – roughly 2.3 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 39% for over 2.5, 52% for both teams to score.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Fortaleza EC 41% · draw 22% · Vila Nova 36%.
  • Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 2.10.
  • Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.10 – we make it 52%, the price implies 48%.

ZoraTips prediction

ZoraTips tip: Over 1.5 goals, rated at 65% confidence at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Fortaleza EC 1–1 Vila Nova. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Fortaleza EC41%fair 2.41 · @2.45
Draw22%fair 4.52 · @3.25
Vila Nova36%fair 2.74 · @2.70
2.26Expected goals
1.18Fortaleza EC xG
1.08Vila Nova xG
52%Both score
39%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–113%
1–012%
0–111%
0–010%
2–18%
2–07%

From our goals model: Fortaleza EC 1.2 – 1.1 Vila Nova expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultFortaleza EC to win41%2.412.45
Double chanceEither team to win78%1.281.36 ▲
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score52%1.912.10 ▲
Draw no betFortaleza EC (draw no bet)53%1.88–
Asian handicapVila Nova +0.5 (Asian handicap)62%1.62–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals65%1.531.44
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals61%1.641.53
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals81%1.241.17
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals92%1.091.05
First team to scoreFortaleza EC to score first47%2.14–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time47%2.14–
Half-time / full-timeHT Fortaleza EC / FT Fortaleza EC22%4.61–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–18%12.76–

Recent results

Fortaleza EC – last 6

LDDWDW
7 Nov@ Novorizontino1–2L
2 Novvs Atletico Goianiense0–0D
24 Oct@ Ponte Preta2–2D
17 Oct@ Sport Recife2–0W
12 Octvs CRB2–2D
8 Oct@ America Mineiro1–0W
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Vila Nova – last 6

WDLDWD
7 Novvs Criciuma1–0W
31 Octvs Juventude2–2D
24 Oct@ São Bernardo2–3L
18 Octvs Novorizontino2–2D
11 Oct@ Nautico Recife2–0W
8 Octvs Cuiaba0–0D
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Head to head

22 Jul 2026Vila Nova v Fortaleza EC2–1
Fortaleza EC vs Vila Nova head-to-head page →

Serie B table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Novorizontino3720107+3470
2Juventude3719117+2368
3Vila Nova371999+1566
4Criciuma3718811+762
5Fortaleza EC3716147+1162
6CRB3717713+658
7Goias3717713-258
8Atletico Goianiense3715139+1058
9Sport Recife37141310+855
10Operario-PR3715913-154
11São Bernardo37141013+1052
12Botafogo SP3714914+651
13Cuiaba37111412+247
14Athletic Club37111412047
15Nautico Recife37121015-946
16Ceara37111016-943
17Avai3711719-1240
18Londrina378821-1332
19America Mineiro378524-2829
20Ponte Preta373628-5815

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Fortaleza EC vs Vila Nova?

Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.

Who will win Fortaleza EC vs Vila Nova?

On our numbers Fortaleza EC have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Vila Nova 36%.

How many goals will there be in Fortaleza EC vs Vila Nova?

We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Fortaleza EC vs Vila Nova?

Our predicted score is Fortaleza EC 1–1 Vila Nova, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.

When is Fortaleza EC vs Vila Nova?

Fortaleza EC vs Vila Nova (Serie B) kicks off on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 20:30 (West Africa Time).

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.