Football Result

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Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a thrilling Brazilian Serie A encounter at the Castelão, Santos triumphed over Fortaleza with a 3-2 victory, defying the AI's pre-game prediction of a Fortaleza win. Santos' Álvaro Barreal opened the scoring in the 15th minute, followed by Guilherme Augusto in the 41st minute, giving Santos a comfortable lead heading into halftime. Fortaleza mounted a comeback in the second half, with Yago Pikachu converting penalties in the 71st and 74th minutes. However, João Ricardo's own goal in the 92nd minute sealed the win for Santos.
Despite Fortaleza dominating possession with 57.4% and unleashing a barrage of 32 shots compared to Santos' 8, their finishing let them down as they only managed 10 shots on target. Santos, with a more clinical approach, converted their limited chances effectively. Both teams played with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Fortaleza committed 16 fouls and received 5 yellow cards, while Santos committed 17 fouls and received 3 yellow cards.
The AI model's prediction of a Fortaleza win (47.6% probability) proved incorrect, showcasing the unpredictable nature of football. The AI did not expect a balanced game. This victory marks a significant turnaround for Santos, who have been struggling for consistency recently. Santos' rate is 0.615, and Fortaleza's rate is 0.621, implying that the AI model did a reasonable job. Prior to this match, Santos had lost three of their last five games, including a 1-0 defeat to Botafogo in their previous league fixture. Fortaleza, on the other hand, have been in poor form, losing their last four games and drawing one.
Looking at the previous head-to-head games, Fortaleza had the upper hand recently. This win could boost Santos' confidence and potentially spark a positive run of form. For Fortaleza, this defeat adds to their woes, and they need to address their defensive vulnerabilities and improve their finishing in front of goal. Fortaleza's recent form of constant losses may impact their performance in the upcoming matches. The match underscores the importance of converting chances, even with less possession, to win games in the competitive Brazilian Serie A.

The AI has spoken: Fortaleza is predicted to win their Brazilian Serie A match against Santos on June 12, 2025, at the Castelão. Despite Fortaleza's recent struggles, including a heavy defeat against Flamengo and elimination from the CONMEBOL Libertadores, the prediction engine gives them a 47.6% chance of victory. Santos, although slightly better rated overall, only have a 26.7% chance, with a draw sitting at 25.7%. Fortaleza will be looking to their experienced midfielder, Lucas Sasha, to control the game. Meanwhile, Santos will rely on the creativity of their young forward, Deivid Washington, to unlock Fortaleza's defense. The last head-to-head games suggest an advantage for Fortaleza, with three wins in the last five meetings. Will the AI's prediction hold true, or will Santos defy the odds? The Castelão will be the stage for this intriguing clash.