Fortaleza vs Iguatu – Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips 31/01/2024

Find out more about the duel between Fortaleza and Iguatu in the 3rd round of the Cearense Championship on January 31st, Wednesday, at 8:30 pm, at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza.

Fortaleza

In the Cearense Championship scenario, Fortaleza emerges as a true power, leading Group A with an impressive 6 points. The highlight is not only restricted to leadership, but also to the remarkable efficiency in both its offensive and defensive capacity.

On the offensive aspect, Fortaleza has been excellent at converting opportunities into goals, presenting a statistic of 100% of their games with more than 0.5 goals and 75% with more than 1.5 goals. Furthermore, 50% of their matches registered over 2.5, 3.5 and 4.5 goals, which highlights the power of their attack.

In the most recent clashes for the Cearense Championship, the team not only demonstrated consistency, but also achieved convincing victories over opponents such as Barbalha (5×0) and Horizonte (2×0), in the first round.

The strategist behind this feat is coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda, who brilliantly made nine changes to the starting lineup compared to the debut against Horizonte. This strategic decision turned out to be the right one, considering the imminent gaming marathon.

Deserved highlight went to the player Pikachu, who recorded a hat-trick, with one goal in the first half and two in the final stage. In addition to him, Moisés and Lucero, who entered later in the match, maintained their intensity and contributed to increasing the score.

Furthermore, Kauan, the midfielder, and Kervin Andrade, another midfielder, also showed personality and skill, with Kauan being crucial in the playmaking and Kervin contributing with assists. The formation used by Fortaleza is 4-3-3.

Iguatu

On the other side of the scenario, Iguatu emerged as a surprise in this Cearense Championship, leading Group B with equal points, 6 in total, and maintaining the inviolability of its defense, with no goals conceded so far.

Iguatu, throughout this tournament, demonstrated strength and cohesion as a team, achieving notable victories. In the first round, the team beat Atlético-CE 2-0, with goals from Esquerdinha and Guidio, standing out for a superior and effective performance.

In the second round, the team continued its successful trajectory, beating Caucaia 1-0, with the winning goal being scored by Tiaguinho. This sequence consolidated Iguatu’s leadership position in the group, maintaining a perfect 100% record in the competition.

Furthermore, Iguatu presents a strong performance in attack, with 100% of the games having more than 0.5 goals and half of them surpassing the 2.5, 3.5 and 4.5 goals mark.

The strategist behind Iguatu’s success is coach Washington Luiz, who has adopted an efficient tactical approach, expertly balancing the team’s defense and attack. The organization on the field has been remarkable, and key players such as Tiaguinho and Esquerdinha have played crucial roles in the team’s performance. The tactical formation planned for Iguatu is 4-4-2.

In the last seven years, Fortaleza has had a clear advantage in direct confrontations against Iguatu, winning all three games, including the last one with a score of 2-0 in their favor.

Conclusion:

Therefore, considering Fortaleza’s devastating attack and its record of victories against Iguatu, the forecast places Fortaleza as the big favorite in this duel.