
Ceara Standings 2026/27: 16th place, 43 pts · Form & AI Preview
Ceara sit 16th in the Brasileirão Série B table on 43 points. Their last 5 matches: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Most recent result: 2-1 against Athletic Club. Next opponent: America MG (8 Nov). Top scorer: Melk with 6 goals.
Position in the table
Ceara are 16th of 20 teams in the Brasileirão Série B table on 43 points, 24 points behind leaders Novorizontino and 3 behind Nautico directly above them.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Cuiaba | 36 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 33 | 30 | +3 | 47 | L L L L D |
| 14 | Athletic Club | 36 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 42 | 41 | +1 | 47 | W L D D L |
| 15 | Nautico | 36 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 40 | 46 | -6 | 46 | W L D L L |
| 16 | Ceara | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 38 | 46 | -8 | 43 | L L D L W |
| 17 | Avai | 36 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 33 | 46 | -13 | 37 | L L D W W |
| 18 | Londrina | 36 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 45 | 54 | -9 | 32 | L L W D L |
| 19 | America MG | 36 | 7 | 5 | 24 | 26 | 55 | -29 | 26 | W W W L L |
Season story
Ceara are 16th of 20 in the Brasileirão Série B table on 43 points. At home: 8 wins, 4 draws, 7 defeats from 19 matches (22-22); away: 3 wins, 6 draws, 9 defeats from 18 (16-25). In league matches (34) the expected-goals tally is 37.4 for and 43.2 against. They have lost their last 2 matches. Last match: 1-2 away at Athletic Club on 2 Nov (defeat).
Season summary
| P / W / D / L | 36 / 11 / 10 / 15 |
| GF / GA / GD | 38 / 46 / -8 |
| Points per match | 1.19 |
| Goals per match | 1.06 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.28 |
| Win rate | 31% |
Ceara have won 11, drawn 10 and lost 15 of 36 matches this season, scoring 38 and conceding 46 (goal difference -8). That is 1.19 points and 1.06 goals per match.
Home / away performance
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 13/20 |
| Away | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 15 | 16/20 |
Ceara have taken 28 points from 19 home matches (13th in the home table) and 15 points from 18 away matches (16th in the away table).
Season metrics
| Metric | Value | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.03 | 16th of 20 teams |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.27 | 14th of 20 teams |
| Clean sheets | 7 | 18th of 20 teams |
| Failed to score | 13 | 13th of 20 teams |
| Matches over 2.5 goals | 38% | 12th of 20 teams |
| Both teams scored | 51% | 7th of 20 teams |
| Corners (per match) | 5.6 (35 matches) | 7th of 20 teams |
| Shots (per match) | 14.2 (35 matches) | 6th of 20 teams |
| Shots on target (per match) | 4.3 (35 matches) | 6th of 20 teams |
| Possession | 51% (35 matches) | 8th of 20 teams |
| Yellow cards (per match) | 2.37 (35 matches) | 15th of 20 teams |
| xG (per match) | 1.10 (35 matches) | 14th of 20 teams |
| xG against (per match) | 1.27 (35 matches) | 13th of 20 teams |
Form and streak
| Date | Opponent | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | Athletic Club | 1-2 | L | |
| Home | Goias | 0-2 | L | |
| Home | Juventude | 2-2 | D | |
| Away | Botafogo SP | 0-1 | L | |
| Home | Criciuma | 1-0 | W |
Last 5 matches: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 defeats (4 points), 4 goals scored and 7 conceded. They have lost their last 2 matches.
Next match
Ceara face America MG at home on 8 Nov 2026, 22:15. America MG are 19th in the league on 26 points. First meeting this season: America MG 1-1 Ceara (18 Jul). Across 7 recorded meetings Ceara have 2 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats.
Ceara – America MG ·Upcoming Fixtures
Recent Results
Key players
- Top scorerMelk6Goals29 Apps
- Most assistsMelk4Assists29 Apps
- Most minutesRichard2205Minutes25 Apps
Melk is the team's top scorer this season with 6 goals in 29 matches.
Squad
| No | Player | Pos | Age | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Melk | M | 20 | 29 | 6 |
| 18 | Cesar Julio | D | 23 | 27 | 1 |
| 81 | Gabriel Joao | M | 20 | 26 | 2 |
| 1 | Richard | G | 35 | 25 | 0 |
| 8 | Araujo Matheus | M | 24 | 25 | 3 |
| 4 | Otavio Luiz | D | 34 | 24 | 3 |
| 12 | Sanchez | D | 31 | 24 | 1 |
| 99 | Lucca | A | 23 | 21 | 1 |
| 60 | Lodovico Enzo | D | 20 | 20 | 2 |
| 33 | Eder | D | 31 | 19 | 0 |
| 29 | Vina | M | 35 | 19 | 3 |
| 26 | Richardson | M | 35 | 15 | 0 |
| 10 | Mugni Lucas | M | 34 | 14 | 0 |
| 13 | Otavio Luiz | D | 38 | 13 | 0 |
| 25 | Zanocelo Vinicius | M | 25 | 12 | 1 |
| 31 | Borges Bryan | A | 30 | 11 | 0 |
| 11 | Nicolas Ferreira Berrondo Michael | A | 24 | 11 | 1 |
| 94 | Renzo Lopez Patron | A | 32 | 11 | 0 |
| 9 | Silva Wendel | A | 26 | 11 | 0 |
| 6 | Savio | D | 31 | 9 | 0 |
| 71 | Rocha Gabriel | M | 20 | 8 | 1 |
| 7 | Pavani Giovanni | A | 29 | 8 | 0 |
| 77 | Lobato Lenny | A | 25 | 6 | 1 |
| 73 | Mineiro Saulo | A | 29 | 6 | 2 |
| 80 | Esli Pedro | D | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| 90 | Ziegler Kaua | A | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| 22 | Nogueira Matheus | G | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| 86 | Aloisio | D | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | Thalisson | D | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| 88 | Caio | M | 19 | 2 | 0 |
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melk | Ceara | 6 |
| 4 | Alano Juan | Ceara | 2 |
| 4 | Gabriel João | Ceara | 2 |
| 2 | Vina Vina | Ceara | 3 |
| 2 | Araujo Matheus | Ceara | 3 |
Squad summary
| Players | 39 |
| Total minutes | 25,545 |
| Yellow cards | 57 |
| Red cards | 1 |
| Most minutes | Richard (2,205) · Otavio Luiz (2,135) · Gabriel Joao (2,084) |
The squad has 39 players; 25,545 minutes have been played this season with 57 yellow and 1 red cards. Richard has the most minutes (2,205).
Club profile
| Founded | 1914 |
| Stadium | Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo |
| City | Fortaleza, Ceará |
| Capacity | 63,908 |
| Manager | Paulista Daniel |
Ceara were founded in 1914 and play home matches at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo in Fortaleza, Ceará (capacity 63,908). The manager is Paulista Daniel.
Recent transfers
| Arrivals | From | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santana Rian | CSA | Permanent | 07.09.2026 |
| Mineiro Saulo | Shanghai Shenhua | Free agent | 06.09.2026 |
| Franca Caique | Guarani | Loan | 05.09.2026 |
| Departures | To | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prado Gustavo | Internacional | Loan | 02.09.2026 |
| Giulio | Viborg | Permanent | 23.08.2026 |
| Pablo | Brasil de Farroupilha | Loan | 21.08.2026 |
Latest arrivals: Santana Rian (CSA, Permanent), Mineiro Saulo (Shanghai Shenhua, Free agent), Franca Caique (Guarani, Loan). Latest departures: Prado Gustavo (Internacional, Loan), Giulio (Viborg, Permanent), Pablo (Brasil de Farroupilha, Loan).
Honours
| Competition | Won | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Cearense 1Brazil | 9 | 2025 |
| Copa do NordesteBrazil | 3 | 2023 |
The club has 12 recorded honours; the most frequent is the Cearense 1 (9 times, most recently 2025).
Season fixtures
Brasileirão Série B 2026/27 fixtures: 39 matches, 37 played.
| Date | Opponent | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Sao Bernardo | 1-1 | D | |
| Away | Ponte Preta | 1-1 | D | |
| Away | Cuiaba | 2-0 | W | |
| Home | Nautico | 1-0 | W | |
| Away | Londrina | 0-0 | D | |
| Home | Vila Nova FC | 3-3 | D | |
| Away | Sport Recife | 0-2 | L | |
| Home | Atletico GO | 0-1 | L | |
| Home | Atletico GO | 0-1 | L | |
| Home | Fortaleza | 2-1 | W | |
| Away | Novorizontino | 1-2 | L | |
| Home | Operario-PR | 1-2 | L | |
| Home | Avai | 2-1 | W | |
| Away | Criciuma | 1-1 | D | |
| Home | Botafogo SP | 0-1 | L | |
| Away | Juventude | 0-2 | L | |
| Away | Goias | 0-2 | L | |
| Home | Athletic Club | 0-0 | D | |
| Away | America MG | 1-1 | D | |
| Home | CRB | 0-1 | L | |
| Away | Sao Bernardo | 4-3 | W | |
| Home | Ponte Preta | 2-0 | W | |
| Home | Cuiaba | 1-3 | L | |
| Away | Nautico | 0-1 | L | |
| Home | Londrina | 2-1 | W | |
| Away | Vila Nova FC | 0-2 | L | |
| Home | Sport Recife | 2-1 | W | |
| Away | Atletico GO | 1-2 | L | |
| Away | Fortaleza | 1-1 | D | |
| Home | Novorizontino | 2-1 | W | |
| Away | Operario-PR | 2-2 | D | |
| Away | Avai | 1-0 | W | |
| Home | Criciuma | 1-0 | W | |
| Away | Botafogo SP | 0-1 | L | |
| Home | Juventude | 2-2 | D | |
| Home | Goias | 0-2 | L | |
| Away | Athletic Club | 1-2 | L | |
| Home | America MG | – | ||
| Away | CRB | – |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where are Ceara in the Brasileirão Série B table?
- Ceara sit 16th in the Brasileirão Série B table on 43 points.
- How far are Ceara behind the leaders?
- Ceara are 24 points behind leaders Novorizontino (16th, 43 points).
- When is Ceara's next match?
- Ceara face America MG at home on 8 Nov 2026, 22:15.
- What was Ceara's last result?
- Most recent result: 2-1 against Athletic Club.
- What is Ceara's recent form?
- Last 5 matches: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 defeats (4 points), 4 goals scored and 7 conceded. They have lost their last 2 matches.
- Are Ceara stronger at home or away?
- 28 points from 19 home matches (13th in the home table) and 15 points from 18 away matches (16th in the away table). Points per match are higher at home.
- Who is Ceara's top scorer this season?
- Melk is the team's top scorer this season with 6 goals in 29 matches.
- Who is the Ceara manager?
- Ceara are managed by Paulista Daniel.
- Where do Ceara play their home matches?
- Ceara play their home matches at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo.