Serie BFull time

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Nautico PE0Fortaleza1

HT 0–1Tue 9 Jun 2026, 22:00 Predictions graded

Predictions5–456%

Edges3–175%

PossPossession 73%–27%ShotsShots 31–4On targetOn target 10–1CornersCorners 10–4

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 5 Jun 2026, 17:53 · Europe/Bucharest

Fortaleza's three-day turnaround from the Copa do Nordeste final makes this a tough road trip, but the market has already adjusted the main lines.

The best value is in first-half under 1.5 goals (80% probability, +3-point edge) and over 4.5 cards (+9.4-point edge), while the match winner and under 2.5 goals markets offer no real value.

Context

The Copa do Nordeste final second leg was confirmed for June 6 in Salvador, just three days before this June 9 Serie B fixture.
- Fortaleza had to travel from Salvador to Recife, adding travel fatigue to the short rest period.
- Manager Thiago Carpini has already been managing player workloads around key names like Pochettino, Luiz Fernando, and Miritello.
Fortaleza's away record in Serie B: 1 win, 2 draws, 3 losses, with only 2 goals scored in 6 matches.
- They failed to score in 4 of those 6 away games, including a 0-0 draw at Avai and a 0-1 loss at Athletic Club.
- Their away goals per game average is 0.33, the lowest among top-half teams.
Nautico's home record in Serie B: 3 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses, scoring 6 and conceding 4.
- They kept clean sheets in wins against Cuiaba (1-0) and Ponte Preta (1-0).
- Their only home defeats came against São Bernardo (0-3) and Criciuma (0-1), both early in the season.
CBF's 2026 Serie B table places Nautico 4th and Fortaleza 5th before round 12, with only one point between them.
- Both teams are in the promotion hunt, making this a direct six-pointer for positioning.
- A win for either side could create a small gap in the tightly packed upper half of the table.

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Positive edges · 4

BetBugs probabilities

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Result0 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Nautico PE's solid home form and Fortaleza's poor away record, combined with Fortaleza's tight schedule and fatigue from the cup final, give the home side a clear edge in this upper-table clash.
- Nautico PE home record in Serie B: 3 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses (5 matches), scoring 6 and conceding 4.
- Fortaleza away record in Serie B: 1 win, 2 draws, 3 losses (6 matches), scoring only 2 goals and conceding 7.
- Last 5 matches form: Nautico PE LWWWD (10 points), Fortaleza LWLDW (7 points).
- Fortaleza played a Copa do Nordeste final second leg on June 6, just 3 days before this match, indicating potential fatigue and rotation.
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostNautico PEEstimated chance42%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Given Fortaleza's dreadful away form and fatigue, Nautico PE are highly likely to avoid defeat at home, making the double chance a strong play.
- Nautico PE home record: 3 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses (60% win rate).
- Fortaleza away record: 1 win, 2 draws, 3 losses (17% win rate, 50% loss rate).
- H2H last 5 meetings: Fortaleza 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, but all meetings were in Copa do Nordeste, not Serie B.
- Fortaleza's away goals scored in Serie B: only 2 in 6 matches, indicating offensive struggles on the road.
BetBugs · Double ChancelostNautico PE or DrawEstimated chance72%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
The first half is likely to be cagey with both teams struggling to break through, leading to a draw at the interval.
- Nautico PE home first half record: led at half time in 27% of matches, trailed in 33%, drawn in 40%.
- Fortaleza away first half record: led in 40% overall, but away form is weaker; only 1 away win all season.
- Nautico PE's last 5 home first half results: D, W, D, D, W (3 draws).
- Fortaleza's last 5 away first half results: D, D, D, D, L (4 draws).
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostDrawEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
If the first half ends level, Nautico's home advantage and Fortaleza's fatigue could tilt the second half in the home side's favor.
- Nautico PE has come from behind or drawn at half time to win in 2 of their last 5 home matches.
- Fortaleza has lost 3 of 6 away matches, often after being level or behind at half time.
- Nautico PE's second half performance at home is stronger, with late goals in recent wins.
- Fatigue may cause Fortaleza to fade in the second half.
BetBugs · Ht Ft Doublenot gradableDraw / Nautico PEEstimated chance25%

Goals3 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have low-scoring trends in their respective home/away splits, and Fortaleza's offensive struggles on the road point to a tight, low-scoring affair.
- Nautico PE home matches average 2.0 total goals (6 scored, 4 conceded in 5 games).
- Fortaleza away matches average 1.5 total goals (2 scored, 7 conceded in 6 games).
- Fortaleza's last 5 away matches in all competitions: 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 goals scored.
- Nautico PE's last 5 home matches: 1, 4, 0, 1, 0 goals scored (only one match over 2.5).
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderwonUnder 2.5Estimated chance65%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Fortaleza's away scoring drought and Nautico's decent defensive home record suggest at least one team will fail to score.
- Fortaleza failed to score in 4 of their 6 away matches in Serie B.
- Nautico PE kept clean sheets in 2 of their 5 home matches.
- Fortaleza's away goals per game: 0.33; Nautico's home goals conceded per game: 0.80.
- H2H last 5: both teams scored in 2 of 5 matches.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonNoEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Fortaleza's away scoring woes give Nautico a decent chance of a clean sheet, though Nautico's own defensive record is not flawless.
- Nautico PE kept 2 clean sheets in 5 home matches (40%).
- Fortaleza failed to score in 4 of 6 away matches (67%).
- Fortaleza's away xG is likely low given only 2 goals in 6 games.
- Nautico PE's home defense concedes 0.8 goals per game.
BetBugs · Team to ScorelostFortaleza not to scoreEstimated chance40%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams are slow starters, especially in their respective home/away splits, making a low-scoring first half highly probable.
- Nautico PE first half goals at home: 0.5 per game (average from form data).
- Fortaleza first half goals away: 0.6 per game overall, but only 0.33 goals per away game in total.
- Nautico PE's last 5 home matches: first half goals: 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 (only one match over 1.5).
- Fortaleza's last 5 away matches: first half goals: 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 (none over 1.5).
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonUnder 1.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance80%

Match stats2 of 2 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams average around 5.5 corners, and with Nautico likely to push forward at home, total corners could exceed 9.5.
- Nautico PE averages 5.5 corners per game overall, with home matches often seeing higher numbers (e.g., 8, 6, 3, 4, 2 in last 5 home).
- Fortaleza averages 5.4 corners per game overall, but away matches have seen 7, 5, 2, 4, 8 corners.
- Combined average corners in Nautico home games: ~10.2 (Nautico 5.5 + opponent 4.7).
- H2H corner data unavailable, but both teams tend to generate corners in open play.
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderwonOver 9.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
The match is a tight upper-table clash with potential for physicality, and both teams average close to 3 cards each, making over 4.5 cards likely.
- Nautico PE averages 2.8 yellow cards per game, Fortaleza 2.9.
- Nautico PE home matches: 3, 3, 1, 2, 2 yellows in last 5 (average 2.2).
- Fortaleza away matches: 1, 3, 4, 3, 3 yellows in last 5 (average 2.8).
- Combined average cards: 5.7 per match, with both teams involved in physical contests.
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderwonOver 4.5Estimated chance65%

Markets to Avoid

High-risk markets where price or context leaves too little cushion.

Pre-match flagged 4 avoid-market areas; caution remains warranted in high-variance spots.

Head-to-Head

1W · 1D · 2W

L2-1Fortaleza ECvNautico RecifeFeb 26, 2023COP

L2-0Fortaleza ECvNautico RecifeMar 26, 2022COP

D2-2Nautico RecifevFortaleza ECFeb 12, 2022COP

W0-3Nautico RecifevFortaleza ECMar 14, 2020COP

3 goals/game avg

League Table

Serie B 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
4	Nautico PE Promotion Playoffs	11	6	1	4	16-11	19	LWWWD
5	Fortaleza Promotion Playoffs	11	5	3	3	14-11	18	LWLDW

1pt gap between teams

Recent Form

Nautico PE

L0-2Sport RecifeMay 30SER

W1-0CuiabaMay 22SER

W6-2Operario-PRMay 16SER

W4-0America MineiroMay 10SER

D1-1Botafogo SPMay 2SER

W1-0Athletic ClubApr 27SER

L0-3São BernardoApr 18SER

L0-1CearaApr 11SER

W1-0Ponte PretaApr 4SER

W2-1Atletico GoianienseApr 1SER

L0-1CriciumaMar 22SER

L0-3Sport RecifeMar 8PER

D3-3Sport RecifeMar 1PER

W2-0Santa CruzFeb 22PER

W1-0Santa CruzFeb 11PER

Fortaleza

L1-2VitoriaJun 3COP

L0-1Athletic ClubMay 30SER

W2-0Sport RecifeMay 28COP

W3-0LondrinaMay 23SER

L1-2Sport RecifeMay 21COP

L1-2CearaMay 17SER

D0-0CRBMay 14COP

D0-0AvaiMay 10SER

W2-1ConfiançaMay 7COP

W4-1GoiasMay 2SER

W2-0Sport RecifeApr 30COP

D0-0Operario-PRApr 26SER

W2-1CRBApr 22COP

W3-2CriciumaApr 19SER

D1-1America-RNApr 16COP

Squad & Injuries

Nautico PE

40 available

Attackers10

Midfielders14

Defenders14

Goalkeeper2

Fortaleza

36 available

Attackers9

Midfielders12

Defenders11

Goalkeeper4

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Draw

Under 1.5

No

Over 4.5

Nautico PE or Draw

Result0 of 3 landed

Goals3 of 4 landed

Match stats2 of 2 landed

Markets to Avoid

Nautico PE

No

Head-to-Head

League Table

Recent Form

Nautico PE

Fortaleza

Squad & Injuries

Nautico PE

Fortaleza