Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.15 – our chance 55% vs 47% implied by the price (edge +18%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultCeara to win ✓67% · @1.40
Double chanceCeara or draw ✓89% · @1.02
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @2.15
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–2 ✗12% · fair 8.30
Maranhão vs Ceara preview and prediction
The match
Ceara travel to face Maranhão in the Copa Do Nordeste on Thursday 30 April (01:30 WAT).
Form guide
Maranhão's last 5: WLLLD Most recently they beat Volta Redonda 2–1 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Ceara's last 5: LWWWD Most recently they lost to Atletico-MG 1–2 away. They average 1.7 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Ceara arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 12 March 2026, finished Maranhão 0–1 Ceara.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 0.8 for Maranhão and 2.2 for Ceara. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score in 55% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Maranhão 11%, draw 23%, Ceara 67%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 2.15.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.15 – 55% on our numbers against 47% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Maranhão 0–2 Ceara. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Maranhão11%fair 9.49 · @8.00
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.90
Ceara67%fair 1.49 · @1.40
2.98Expected goals
0.80Maranhão xG
2.18Ceara xG
55%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–212%
0–111%
1–210%
1–19%
0–39%
1–37%
From our goals model: Maranhão 0.8 – 2.2 Ceara expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Maranhão vs Ceara?
On our numbers Maranhão have a 11% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Ceara 67%.
How many goals will there be in Maranhão vs Ceara?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Maranhão vs Ceara?
Our predicted score is Maranhão 0–2 Ceara, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Maranhão vs Ceara?
Maranhão vs Ceara (Copa Do Nordeste) kicks off on Thursday 30 April 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.