Vila Nova FC vs Fortaleza: live score, stats and AI analysis

Brasileirão Série B · · Status: Full time

Vila Nova FC and Fortaleza met on 22 July 2026 (Brasileirão Série B); the match ended 2-1.

Final score: Vila Nova FC 2-1 Fortaleza · Half-time: 2-0

Goals: Vila Nova FC — Douglas Mendes 14', João Vieira 32' · Fortaleza — Pedro Henrique 78'

AI preview and result

Published: · 16 h before kick-off

What the pre-match AI preview said

In the Vila Nova FC vs Fortaleza match, the prediction is 52% for Over 2.5 Goals, 45% for Over 9.5 Corners, and 67% for Over 4.5 Cards. Based on the data, there are no strong options identified.

Public accuracy record of all AI analyses

Match events

Team statistics

Full match

Vila Nova FCFortaleza
Ball possession52%48%
Expected goals (xG)1.611.09
Total shots109
Shots on target43
Shots inside the box54
Blocked shots20
Corners44
Offsides23
Fouls1812
Yellow cards13
Total passes371340
Accurate passes297265
Goalkeeper saves23

1st half

Vila Nova FCFortaleza
Expected goals (xG)1.550.03
Total shots81
Shots on target40
Corners31

Lineups

Vila Nova FCFormation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1Helton Leite
  • 16Igor Carius
  • 4Douglas Mendes
  • 23Breno Augusto
  • 13Willian Formiga
  • 5Joao Vieira
  • 21Higor Meritao
  • 7Andre Luis
  • 10Marquinhos Gabriel
  • 99Janderson
  • 49Dellatorre

Substitution

  • 62'In: Hayner · Out: Igor Carius
  • 65'In: Dudu · Out: Andre Luis
  • 85'In: Dodo · Out: Marquinhos Gabriel
  • 85'In: Emerson Urso · Out: Higor Meritao
  • 85'In: Gustavo Puskas · Out: Dellatorre

Substitutes

  • 29Dalberson
  • 20Nathan Camargo
  • 18Enzo Bizzotto
  • 19Caique
  • 17Kerlon
  • 14S. Nunes

FortalezaFormation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1Joao Ricardo
  • 13Mauricio Junior
  • 23Neris
  • 4Luan Freitas
  • 18G. Fuentes
  • 88Lucas Sasha
  • 29Rodrigo
  • 16Pedro Henrique
  • 11Vitinho
  • 32Luiz Fernando
  • 9J. B. Miritello

Substitution

  • 46'In: Nathan Fogaca · Out: J. B. Miritello
  • 46'In: Pierre · Out: Lucas Sasha
  • 46'In: Paulo Baya · Out: Luiz Fernando
  • 66'In: Welliton · Out: Vitinho
  • 77'In: Mailton · Out: Mauricio Junior

Substitutes

  • 25Vinicius Silvestre
  • 15Magrao
  • 10Lucas Crispim
  • 8Ronald
  • 37Ryan
  • 6T. Cardona
  • 33Kaua Rocha

Player ratings

Match info

Last 5 matches

Vila Nova FC

  • L0-2vs Criciuma18 Jul 2026
  • L0-1vs Juventude11 Jul 2026
  • W2-1vs Sao Bernardo6 Jul 2026
  • L1-2vs Novorizontino26 Jun 2026
  • W4-3vs Nautico20 Jun 2026

Fortaleza

  • W1-0vs Novorizontino18 Jul 2026
  • L0-1vs Atletico GO12 Jul 2026
  • W2-0vs Ponte Preta3 Jul 2026
  • W2-1vs Sport Recife28 Jun 2026
  • D1-1vs CRB21 Jun 2026

Standings — Brasileirão Série B

PosPPts
1Novorizontino3667
2Juventude3665
3Vila Nova FC3663
4Criciuma3662
5Fortaleza3662
6CRB3655
7Goias3655

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