Gremio vs Fortaleza – Match Preview

Gremio is set to host Fortaleza at their home ground for the 29th round of Serie A on Thursday, October 5th. The match kicks off at 00:30 GMT. Positioned at 13th with 32 points, Gremio aims to climb the table. Meanwhile, Fortaleza, in third place with 55 points, seeks to strengthen their position. Both teams are determined to win this crucial match. Gremio wants to surpass preseason expectations. Fortaleza looks to continue their excellent form in pursuit of silverware.

Gremio – Form

Gremio’s recent home performance has been inconsistent. They played to a goalless draw against Botafogo RJ on September 29. This result was expected by bookmakers. Before that, they faced a 1-2 defeat to Criciuma, ending their winning streak against them. However, they managed a 3-2 victory over Flamengo on September 22. This win broke Flamengo’s losing streak on the road. These outcomes matched bookmakers’ predictions.

Fortaleza – Form

Fortaleza’s recent performance has shown variability as they enter this away game. They won 1-0 against Cuiaba at home on September 29th, with Hercules scoring. This result met bookmakers’ expectations. Before this, they faced a 3-0 defeat by Corinthians. Their form improved against Bahia, winning 4-1. Marinho scored twice, with Tomas Pochettino and Renato Kayzer also scoring.

Gremio – Fortaleza – Head to Head

The last time Gremio faced Fortaleza was on June 19, 2024. Fortaleza secured a 1:0 victory. In their last 10 meetings, Gremio won 2 while Fortaleza won 3. The away side has a slight advantage in their record. The recent 5 clashes saw no instances where both teams scored. This indicates a trend of tight, low-scoring games. Gremio has not won in their last 8 matches against Fortaleza. They have drawn their last 3 home matches against them. The total goals in the last 12 games have been under 3.5.

Gremio – Fortaleza – Standings

As Round 29 of Serie A approaches, the standings show Gremio in 13th place with 32 points from 27 matches. This position may disappoint their fans. They need to improve their defense and attack. Fortaleza is in 3rd place with 55 points from 28 matches. They have a strong defense and a good attack. Gremio faces a challenge to close the gap against their higher-ranked opponents.

Gremio vs Fortaleza – Top scorers

Gremio’s attack is led by Franco Cristaldo, with 5 goals. Martin Braithwaite follows with 4 goals. Miguel Monsalve and Yeferson Soteldo have each scored 3 goals. Defender Gustavo Martins has added 2 goals. For Fortaleza, Juan Martin Lucero leads with 8 goals. Tomas Pochettino has added 5 goals. Breno Lopes and Renato Kayzer each have 4 goals. Yago Pikachu has scored 2 goals from the backline.

Gremio vs Fortaleza – Full-Time Betting

The odds for this match are close: 1.95 for a Gremio win, 3.40 for a draw, and 3.90 for a Fortaleza win. Gremio aims to improve their position despite facing a strong Fortaleza. The head-to-head statistics favor Fortaleza slightly. Gremio’s suspensions could impact the game. However, their home advantage might level the playing field.

Gremio vs Fortaleza – Over/Under Betting

The last 12 matches between Gremio and Fortaleza ended with under 3.5 goals. This suggests a low-scoring game might occur. Gremio’s games have seen a mix of goal outcomes. Fortaleza has a better goal record. The “Under 2.5” bet at 1.67 seems safer, but “Over 2.5” at 2.15 could appeal to those expecting more goals.

Gremio vs Fortaleza – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score are 1.95 for “Yes” and 1.80 for “No.” This reflects uncertainty about the outcome. Only 3 out of the last 10 meetings saw both teams scoring. Gremio’s recent home games and Fortaleza’s away form suggest “No” at 1.80 might be more likely.

Gremio vs Fortaleza – Prediction