Náutico vs Fortaleza: Match guide and preview

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Competition: Brazil Copa do Nordeste
Competition: Sat 14.March
Match begins: 21:00 (UTC)
Venue: Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel (35020 seats)

Náutico have performed better than Fortaleza so far this season, but every game starts at 0-0. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming game:

It’s a hectic schedule for the away team, as they were in action only three days ago in the Cearense 1.

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Náutico form and stats

Náutico have secured 5 points from their first three home games in the Copa do Nordeste. A decent catch, still with room for improvement. Their last two home games have resulted in two points, meaning they were both draws.

A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Náutico, who played 2-2 against Retro. That match was also played at this venue (Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel). In the preceding match a 3-2 victory visiting CRB.

The Náutico fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 4 in 3 matches. Náutico are not conceding a lot of goals here at Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 2 from 3 matches.

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Fortaleza form and stats

Fortaleza are doing rather OK so far in their away games in the Copa do Nordeste, having played 3 games and collected 4 points (1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss). The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Fortaleza have lost on their last two travels.

Fortaleza are travelling after their nice 3-0 home win in the Cearense 1 against Pacajus. That result followed a home victory 1-0 versus CSA in the Copa do Nordeste.

The visitors will be packing their bags again in only four days as another away game awaits: The Cearense 1 trip to Guarany de Sobral.

The attacking power of Fortaleza when travelling is not overwhelming with 2 goals scored from 3 league matches away. 3 goals have been conceded by Fortaleza in these games.

Head 2 Head

As for the last four games between these two teams, there's two Náutico victories, zero draws and two Fortaleza wins. Over/under statistics; four of these games ended with three goals or more, zero matches with two goals or less.

Náutico missing players

Fortaleza missing players

Náutico Fortaleza
Total Home vs mid Statistics Stat vs top Away Total
8 4 0 Played P 1 3 6
4 2 0 Won W 0 1 3
2 2 0 Drew D 0 1 2
2 0 0 Lost L 1 1 1
13 6 0 Scored S 0 2 7
8 2 0 Conceded C 2 3 4
100% 100% 0% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 67% 83%
100% 100% 0% Over 1.5 O 1.5 100% 67% 67%
38% 0% 0% Over 2.5 O 2.5 0% 33% 33%
12% 0% 0% Over 3.5 O 3.5 0% 0% 0%
12% 0% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 0% 0%
62% 50% 0% BTTS BTTS 0% 33% 33%
38% 50% 0% Clean Sheets C S 0% 33% 50%
0% 0% 0% Failed to Score F T 100% 67% 33%
 
5.9 7.2 0 Corners for (avg) C F 4 6 6.8
5.1 4.8 0 Corners against (avg) C A 5 4 3.5
3.1 3.5 0 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 1 1.3 2
2 0 0 Red cards R C 0 0 1
 
75 47 0 Total Shots T S 8 22 49
28 15 0 Shots on Target S O 1 4 18
43% 40% 0% Goal Efficiency G E 0% 50% 39%
Key stats in Copa do Nordeste this season:
  • All of Náutico's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
  • Náutico has the most points from losing position (5)
  • Náutico have not yet lost a game at home.
  • Náutico have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
  • Náutico have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Fortaleza have scored away.
  • Náutico have scored in all their matches so far.
  • Náutico have won significantly more corners at home than away.
  • Náutico haven’t played a single 0-0 game.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Confianca 6 4 1 1 10 4 3 3 0 0 5 0 3 1 1 1 5 4 6 13
2 Náutico 6 3 2 1 10 6 3 1 2 0 4 2 3 2 0 1 6 4 4 11
3 Vitoria 6 2 4 0 6 3 3 1 2 0 2 1 3 1 2 0 4 2 3 10
4 Ceara 6 1 5 0 11 7 3 0 3 0 6 6 3 1 2 0 5 1 4 8
5 Imperatriz 6 2 1 3 7 9 3 2 0 1 4 3 3 0 1 2 3 6 -2 7
6 Santa Cruz 6 2 1 3 4 6 3 2 1 0 4 1 3 0 0 3 0 5 -2 7
7 América RN 6 1 3 2 6 7 3 0 3 0 2 2 3 1 0 2 4 5 -1 6
8 CSA 6 0 1 5 2 9 3 0 0 3 0 4 3 0 1 2 2 5 -7 1

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