Gremio Novorizontino VS Fortaleza

At the top of the league standings, Novorizontino has delivered a standout 36-game campaign, notching 19 wins, 10 draws and 7 losses to sit on 67 points. Their attack ranks as the strongest in the division, with 64 total goals at an average of 1.78 per game, paired with a solid defensive record of 31 conceded goals. Their recent form remains extremely consistent: across their last 10 outings, they have claimed 6 wins, 3 draws and just 1 defeat, most recently beating Ponta Grossa 2-1 at home, following positive results including a 1-0 away win over Goiania, a 2-2 away draw with Vila Nova, and a dominant 5-1 home victory over Ponte Preta. Sitting 5th on 62 points, Fortaleza is deeply immersed in the promotion playoff contention zone. They have recorded 16 wins, 14 draws and 6 losses across 36 rounds, scoring 43 goals at an average of 1.19 per game while conceding the same 31 goals as Novorizontino. Their recent 10-game run features 2 wins, 7 draws and 1 loss, staying unbeaten overall after their latest 0-0 home stalemate against Goiania. Their away performance is reliable with a 72% unbeaten rate across 18 road matches, though their away attacking output is far weaker, averaging only 0.89 goals per game.