Mayra Madrigal
The opening matchday of Brasileirao was intense, but 11 teams failed to win, so they’ll be seeking their first victory in the upcoming matches. Coritiba vs Fortaleza, two teams that could not take all the three points in their last games, will face off in a highly anticipated game scheduled for matchday 2, with both sides eager to win their first league match.
Coritiba suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Flamengo in their opener, and they’ll need to show they can bounce back from that tough loss. Meanwhile, Fortaleza managed to pick up a point in their 1-1 draw against Internacional, so they’ll be coming into the match with some confidence.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Coritiba vs Fortaleza Brasileirao Matchday 2 Game on April 23, 2023
- Where: Couto Pereira Stadium, Curitiba, Brazil.
- When: Sunday, April 23, 2023, 5:30 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Coritiba (+185) / Tie (+220) / Fortaleza (+150)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Coritiba (AH +0.25, -140) / Fortaleza (AH -0.25, -105)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+115), Under (-165)
- Both teams score: Yes (-110) / No (-130)
Betting on Coritiba
Although Coritiba’s defeat to Flamengo in the opening matchday of the Brasileirao was expected given the current form and level of the two teams, it’s becoming a concern how difficult it gets for the local team to win, with only one victory in their last five matches.
With this being their first home game of the tournament, there’s a lot of pressure on Coritiba to perform, especially considering their impressive record of 16 matches without a loss at home in all competitions, including 10 wins and six draws. They’ll be eager to continue their success at home, having gone eight months without a defeat at their home ground.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Gabriel Vasconcelos; Natanael, Jhon Chancellor, Benjamin Kuscevic, Victor Luis; Liziero, Júnior Urso, Bruno Gomes; William Pottker, Rodrigo Pinho, Alef Manga.
Betting on Fortaleza
Fortaleza had a solid debut in Brasileirao, coming back from behind to secure a draw against Internacional. In fact, they’ve been on a roll in all competitions since the start of April, with some impressive results.
Their latest victory was a 2-0 win over San Lorenzo in the Copa Sudamericana, extending their unbeaten streak to six matches. It’s worth noting that Fortaleza has also been performing well on the road, having gone undefeated in their last three away matches with two wins and a draw, scoring two or more goals in each of those matches.
Probable lineup (4-2-2-2): Fernando Miguel; Tinga, Emanuel Brítez, Titi, Bruno Pacheco; Lucas Sasha, Caio Alexandre; Calebe, Moisés; Juan Martín Lucero, Tomás Pochettino.
JefeBet Prediction
Fortaleza’s current form and morale give them the edge over their opponents, especially after securing an away win in an international match. If they continue to play at the level they have been this month, they could well end Coritiba’s unbeaten home record in 2023. However, at JefeBet we don’t anticipate many goals to be scored in this match.
Prediction: Fortaleza Moneyline and Under (COR 0-1 FOR).
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