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Cuiaba and Fortaleza EC played out a tense 1-1 draw in their Serie B clash on 9 August 2026. The hosts got off to a flying start when Jean Dias opened the scoring in the ninth minute. A competitive first half saw tempers flare, with Pierre and Luiz Fernando booked for Fortaleza EC, while H. Pedro and Pepe picked up yellow cards for Cuiaba before the interval.
Fortaleza EC made tactical changes at halftime and found their breakthrough in the 54th minute, as Mailton netted to bring the visitors level. Both managers turned to their benches in search of a winner, with Cuiaba introducing players like Eliel and Calebe Costa, while Fortaleza EC brought on Lucas Sasha and G. Fuentes. However, neither side could find a decisive goal before the final whistle.
The draw continues a closely matched history between the two sides. Across their last 21 meetings, Cuiaba have recorded six victories compared to Fortaleza EC's eight, making this latest point a fitting addition to their head-to-head record.
Cuiaba take on Fortaleza EC in the Serie B on Sunday, 9 August 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history and recent form.
Final result: Cuiaba 1–1 Fortaleza EC. the match ended level.
In their last 15 meetings, Cuiaba have won 6, drawn 4 and lost 4 against Fortaleza EC. These fixtures have averaged 1.6 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 20% of them.
Defensively, Cuiaba kept 7 clean sheets and Fortaleza EC kept 6 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.