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In a Brazilian Serie A match held on May 17, 2025, Cearu00e1 defeated Sport 2-0 at the Castelu00e3o in Fortaleza. Lucas Mugni opened the scoring early in the 9th minute, and Antonio Galeano sealed the victory in the 61st minute. Despite having only 42.4% possession, Cearu00e1 capitalized on their chances, converting two of their three shots on target. Sport, with 57.6% possession and more shots (9 total, 4 on target), failed to find the net. The AI's pre-game prediction of a Cearu00e1 win proved accurate, aligning with their 48.8% win probability estimation.
Cearu00e1's victory breaks a somewhat inconsistent patch of form, following a draw against Santos and a narrow win against Vitória. They will face a tough challenge against Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil, a team that has dominated their recent encounters, including a recent win over Cearu00e1 on April 30th. Sport, on the other hand, continues to struggle, having lost four of their last five matches in the Brazilian Serie A. They will be looking to turn things around in their next game against Internacional, although their recent form and head-to-head record suggest a difficult match awaits.
Looking at the formations, Cearu00e1's 4-2-3-1 seemed to effectively exploit Sport's defensive vulnerabilities in their 5-4-1 setup. Sport's higher foul count (16 vs. 14) and yellow card accumulation (4 vs. 1) suggest a more desperate and ultimately less effective defensive effort. This win for Cearu00e1 marks a continuation of their home dominance over Sport, as evidenced by their previous Serie B encounters and their last head-to-head Serie A match in 2021. Sport's inability to score and defensive frailties point to serious concerns needing to be addressed before their next fixture.