Fortaleza 1-0 Novorizontino
Updated
Fortaleza won: Fortaleza 1-0 Novorizontino in the Brasileirão Série B (Round 18) on Sat, 18 Jul 2026 at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, Fortaleza, Ceará. Fortaleza goals: Vitinho 3'. Expected goals: 1.26-0.98. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: João Ricardo (8.3).
Match report
Fortaleza beat Novorizontino 1-0
Fortaleza squeezed past Novorizontino 1-0 at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo on Saturday 18 July in Brasileirão Série B.
Vitinho put Fortaleza ahead on 3' (1-0).
Fortaleza had 38% of the ball, shots were 17-19 (4-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.26-0.98.
João Ricardo (Fortaleza) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 10,087. Referee: Sávio Pereira Sampaio.
Match stats
| Fortaleza | Novorizontino | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.26 | 0.98 |
| Total shots | 17 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 26 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 264 (79%) | 452 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 10 | 6 |
| Total shots | 17 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 10 |
Lineups
Fortaleza (4-2-3-1): João Ricardo, Rodriguinho, Neris, Gazal, Gabriel Fuentes, Lucas Sasha, Rodrigo, Pedro Henrique, Vitinho, Luiz Fernando, Juan Miritello
Novorizontino (4-4-2): Jordi, Nilson Castrillón, Gabriel Bahia, Patrick, Maykon Jesus, Hélio, Matheus Bianqui, Luís Oyama, Reidiney, Rômulo, Robson
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Vitinho (Fortaleza)
- 40' · Yellow card · João Ricardo (Fortaleza)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Robson (Novorizontino)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Neris (Fortaleza)
- 46' · Substitution · Welliton for Luiz Fernando (Fortaleza)
- 46' · Substitution · Juninho for Hélio (Novorizontino)
- 56' · Yellow card · Rodriguinho (Fortaleza)
- 61' · Substitution · Vinícius Paiva for Rômulo (Novorizontino)
- 61' · Substitution · Tavinho for Luís Oyama (Novorizontino)
- 64' · Yellow card · Gazal (Fortaleza)
- 65' · Substitution · Maílton for Rodriguinho (Fortaleza)
- 65' · Substitution · Pierre for Rodrigo (Fortaleza)
- 68' · Substitution · Carlão for Robson (Novorizontino)
- 68' · Substitution · Christian Ortíz for Reidiney (Novorizontino)
- 74' · Substitution · Luan Freitas for Neris (Fortaleza)
- 79' · Substitution · Paulo Baya for Pedro Henrique (Fortaleza)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2019: Fortaleza 3, draws 6, Novorizontino 3.
Questions
Who won Fortaleza vs Novorizontino?
Fortaleza won, 1-0 (Brasileirão Série B) on Sat, 18 Jul 2026.
When and where is Fortaleza vs Novorizontino?
Sat, 18 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasileirão Série B.
What is the head-to-head record between Fortaleza and Novorizontino?
In 12 league meetings since 2019: Fortaleza 3 wins, 6 draws, Novorizontino 3 wins (goals 10-11).