Fortaleza CE v Corinthians

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The other game being played in the Brazilian Serie A on Thursday night sees eighth placed Fortaleza taking on 13th placed Corinthians at their Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo with the hosts looking to return to winning ways after being handed a defeat away from home last time out, while Corinthians will be keen to extend their unbeaten run in the domestic top flight.

After picking up three wins on the trot in the shape of victories against Santos, Internacional and Coritiba respectively, it was therefore something of a disappointment for Fortaleza to be handed a 1-0 loss away from home at Fluminense but nevertheless, the hosts return to home surroundings for next Thursday's fixture.

Overall results have been rather inconsistent in recent times where Fortaleza have been concerned as the hosts have won six and lost six of their last 12 league matches overall but form on home soil has been pretty steady for some time now for Juan Vojvoda's side as they have suffered just two defeats out of their previous 17 home games.

In addition, Fortaleza have captured 10 wins within this 17-game period along with keeping eight clean sheets in the process so the hosts look to be a tough side to beat in their own backyard.

Corinthians currently sit on the fringes of the top 12 pack in the Brazilian top flight in 13th place ahead of next week's clash away from home against Fortaleza but nevertheless, the visitors do bring a solid and steady eight-match unbeaten run into this upcoming meeting at the Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo.

Three wins against the likes of Atletico Mineiro, Vasco da Gama and Coritiba have been further boosted by points picked up in five draws as well which has helped maintain Corinthians' ambitions of claiming a place in the Copa Sudamericana for next season.

Actual league wins in Serie A though have been hard to come by for the visitors as they have managed to pick up just five wins from their last 20 matches in the domestic top flight and their apparent inability to turn draws into wins may once again hold them back at Fortaleza next Thursday night.

This trend is also reflected in recent results away from home as Corinthians have captured just two victories from their previous 12 outings on the road which also includes six defeats, so the visitors may well have their work cut out if they're to get anything from this encounter with Fortaleza.

Fortaleza v Corinthians Verdict

Fortaleza therefore look the better equipped to take all three points in this upcoming clash with Corinthians, especially as the hosts have won the last two meetings at home against their visitors, recording 1-0 wins in both victories.

Therefore, our main bet will be Fortaleza win @ 1.80

Other side bets worth considering:

Fortaleza win & Under 2.5 goals @ 3.60

Correct score: Fortaleza 1-0 @ 6.00