Ceará vs Vila Nova – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:3
26/04/2026 at 17:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Serie B - Round 6
  • Referee: Ferreira Y. (Bra)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilClaro TV+, Disney+, ESPN, Sky+, Vivo Play, Xsports, Zapping

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.051.63
Ball possession
45%55%
Total shots
811
Shots on target
56
Big chances
33
Corner kicks
34
Passes
77% (248/324)82% (322/395)
Yellow cards
13
Expected goals (xG)
1.051.63
xG on target (xGOT)
2.453.63
Total shots
811
Shots on target
56
Shots off target
20
Blocked shots
15
Shots inside the box
65
Shots outside the box
26
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
33
Corner kicks
34
Touches in opposition box
1812
Accurate through passes
11
Offsides
71
Free kicks
1217
Passes
77% (248/324)82% (322/395)
Long passes
44% (27/61)36% (17/47)
Passes in final third
68% (59/87)74% (67/90)
Crosses
21% (3/14)17% (2/12)
Expected assists (xA)
0.460.65
Throw ins
2125
Fouls
1712
Tackles
63% (10/16)38% (6/16)
Duels won
4542
Clearances
1928
Interceptions
68
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
11
Goalkeeper saves
32
xGOT faced
3.632.45
Goals prevented
0.63-0.55

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (3 - 1)
  • 13', 0 - 1, Rafa Silva , Janderson (A),
  • 15', 1 - 1, Lucas Lima ,
  • 23', Wendel Silva 🟨,
  • 28', Wendel Silva , Lucca ,
  • 44', 2 - 1, Matheus Araujo , Melk (A),
  • 45+3', 3 - 1, Matheus Araujo , Lucca (A),
  • 2nd Half (0 - 2)
  • 46', Caio Marcelo , Hayner ,
  • 46', Elias , Anderson Jesus ,
  • 52', Willian Formiga 🟨,
  • 57', Willian Formiga , Higor ,
  • 58', Willian Maranhao 🟨,
  • 63', 3 - 2, Joao Vieira (Penalty Awarded),
  • 63', Fernandinho , Pedro Henrique ,
  • 67', 3 - 3, Rafa Silva ,
  • 69', Lucas Lima , Julio Cesar ,
  • 69', Matheus Araujo , Juan Alano ,
  • 69', Vinicius Zanocelo , Joao Gabriel ,
  • 77', Willian Maranhao , Nathan Camargo ,
  • 83', Tiago Pagnussat 🟨,
  • 84', Tiago Pagnussat , Nunes S. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Ceará
53%
Draw
28.1%
Vila Nova
18.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
57.3% 26.7% 16%

Our Initial ML Estimation

59.9% 25.5% 15.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Ceará has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.3%)
  • Vila Nova has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Ceará than the current prediction. (+6.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Ceará, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Vila Nova than the current prediction. (-3.6%)
  • Ceará - Vila Nova Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.77
    (1.63)
    3.31
    (3.49)
    4.91
    (5.84)
    7.2%
    (7.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    What is the prediction for Ceará - Vila Nova?
  • Users Predictions: 5 users predict this event. Ceará will win (votes: 2 - 40%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 60%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • AH +0.5 - Vila Nova (5.75) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Vila Nova (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Serie B (Promotion ~ Play Offs: Final) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Serie A Betano).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ceará won 3.
    • Currently, both teams are in excellent shape.
    • Ceará may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Ceará is seen as the favorite.
    • There will not play in Ceará: Lucca (Inactive) Vinicius Zanocelo (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Vila Nova: Dellatorre (Inactive) Dudu (Yellow Cards) Emerson Urso (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Ceará: Richard (Injury)
    • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Ceará won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 26:14. (average 2.6:1.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Ceará won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 13:3. (average 2.6:0.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Ceará - Vila Nova were as follows:
    22.09.2024 Ceará - Vila Nova 4:0
    10.06.2024 Vila Nova - Ceará 3:2
    18.11.2023 Vila Nova - Ceará 3:1
    19.07.2023 Ceará - Vila Nova 1:0
    Latest results of Ceará
    23.04.2026 Atlético Mineiro - Ceará 2:1
    19.04.2026 Londrina - Ceará 0:0
    14.04.2026 Ceará - Jacuipense 4:1
    08.04.2026 Ceará - Fortaleza 2:0
    Latest results of Vila Nova
    Brazilian Serie B Table
    2026
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Fortaleza742110:8214
    2Sao Bernardo741211:5613
    3Operario-PR73317:3412
    4Vila Nova FC633011:8312
    5Criciuma73229:7211
    6Juventude63125:4110
    7Nautico73135:7-210
    8Ceara62408:5310
    9Sport Recife62406:4210
    10Botafogo SP723210:739
    11Avai62227:618
    12Novorizontino62227:618
    13Athletic Club62228:808
    14Cuiaba71514:408
    15Atletico GO62137:8-17
    16Ponte Preta72145:9-47
    17Goias72147:12-57
    18Londrina71247:11-45
    19CRB60246:11-52
    20America MG60243:10-72

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