Fortaleza vs Vitória Prediction: Fortaleza is in the best moment of the season

The Ceará side has won four of its last five games, two of which came against Palmeiras and Flamengo, arguably the best teams in Brazil. Fortaleza is in seventh place but is showing enough quality to occupy places higher up the table.

The 3-0 win against Palmeiras in Round 12 was a turning point for Vojvoda's team. Since that game, Fortaleza has only lost once, against Vasco da Gama, when the team played with ten players for a long time. In the last round, the Lion traveled confidently to Rio de Janeiro to face the Brasileirão leaders and beat Flamengo 2-1. Flamengo's right-back Wesley scored an own goal in the 11th minute to silence the Maracanã. The Cariocas equalized thanks to Pedro's penalty in the 39th minute, a debatable decision. In the second half, against all expectations, Fortaleza netted its second goal with a strike from Lucero in the 63rd minute. Despite Flamengo's pressure, the Cearenses defended their lead well. The team is now preparing to host Vitória as a clear favorite.

The Baianos lost at home to Botafogo and are now 16th, one place above the relegation zone. Carpini's team played a good game against Botafogo and, unfortunately, did not get an equalizer. In the last few minutes of the match, Vitória had a great chance to score when the ball hit the post. Vitória has only won once away from home, and this game against Fortaleza isn't expected to be easy.

If Fortaleza keeps up its recent form, it should win the game. The Ceará side has yet to lose at home, with five wins and three draws. Vitória has improved with the arrival of coach Carpini, but has yet to be consistent. The teams met in March for the Copa do Nordeste, and at that time, Vitória won 1-0 at the Arena Castelão. However, Fortaleza's team has improved considerably, and this game should be different. I'm backing Fortaleza to win.