Maranhão
1/10Wins
0.6Goals / game
2.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 7 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 9 available matches.
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Copa do NordesteGroup Stage - 5THE MATCH CENTREMaranhão vs Ceara match centre
90′ · Live
1:3
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Vagalume71′
Lucca30′
Fernandinho34′
Matheus Araujo38′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
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MaranhãoCeara
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Maranhão 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Ceara 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Ceara
4/10Wins
1.6Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Ceara’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Maranhão
10 matchesResults1 wins · 2 draws · 7 losses
Goals scored per game0.6
Goals conceded per game2.0
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Volta RedondaHome · Serie C2–1AmazonasAway · Serie C0–2Sport RecifeAway · Copa do Nordeste0–5BarraAway · Serie C0–3ImperatrizAway · Copa do Nordeste1–1Guarani CampinasHome · Serie C1–1FerroviarioHome · Copa do Nordeste2–3America-RNAway · Copa do Nordeste0–2CearaHome · Copa Do Brasil0–1IAPEAway · Maranhense0–1
Ceara
10 matchesResults4 wins · 4 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Vila NovaHome · Serie B3–3Atletico-MGAway · Copa Do Brasil1–2LondrinaAway · Serie B0–0JacuipenseHome · Copa do Nordeste4–1Nautico RecifeHome · Serie B1–0Fortaleza ECHome · Copa do Nordeste2–0CuiabaAway · Serie B2–0Ponte PretaAway · Serie B1–1RetrôAway · Copa do Nordeste1–3ABCHome · Copa do Nordeste1–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Maranhão at home with Ceara away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 08:48 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Copa do Nordeste · 2026/27 · all league matches
MaranhãoCeara
4Matches played4
1Points earned7
0Wins2
0.7Goals scored / match2.0
2.8Goals conceded / match1.3
0Clean sheets1
2Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Maranhão at home with Ceara away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Maranhão
Confirmed formationPendingMarcinho Guerreiro
- 12
Vitao - 2
Ball - 3
Edson Fernando - 5
Railson - 6
Lucas Santos - 7
Felipe Sales - 10
Jorge Rocha - 11
Pimentinha - 14
Tiburcio - 22
Rodrigo - 29
Felipe Cruz
Substitutes (12)
1 · Jean
4 · Lucao
8 · Vander
9 · Joelson
13 · Caio Victor
15 · Rosivan
16 · Andre Radija
17 · Will
18 · Keven
19 · Rafael Teixeira
20 · Vagalume
21 · Pedro Lucas
Ceara
Confirmed formationPending
- 94
Bruno Ferreira - 4
Luiz Otavio - 8
Matheus Araujo - 11
Fernandinho - 17
Fernando - 18
Julio Cesar - 20
Diego - 21
Alex Silva - 25
Vinicius Zanocelo - 30
Gustavo Prado - 99
Lucca
Substitutes (11)
41 · Gustavo Martins
2 · R. Ramos
7 · Pedro Henrique
10 · Juan Alano
12 · Sanchez
26 · Richardson
31 · Lucas Lima
33 · Eder
35 · Giulio
40 · Melk
81 · Joao Gabriel
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Copa do Nordeste table
Current standings · Copa do Nordeste 2026, Group C. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sport Recife | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 12 | LWWLW |
| 2 | Ceara | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 10 | LWWWL |
| 3 |  Ferroviario | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 7 | LDWWL |
| 4 |  America-RN | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 | LDLDW |
| 5 |  Imperatriz | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 4 | WLDLL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Maranhão | Draw | Ceara |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 6.50 | 4.00 | 1.42 |
Snapshot from 29 Apr 2026, 19:15 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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