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Corinthians welcome Fortaleza to the Corinthians Arena in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarter-final on Tuesday. The first leg in Ceara last week saw Corinthians win 2-0 away.
The hosts continued their winning ways in the Brasileiro Serie A with a comfortable 3-0 home triumph over Atletico Goianiense last week. Angel Romero bagged a brace, while Rodrigo Garro bagged a third in the 83rd minute.
Fortaleza, meanwhile, bounced back with a 4-1 home win over Bahia last week. Marinho bagged a first-half brace, while substitutes Tomás Pochettino and Renato Kayzer scored in the second half.
Corinthians vs Fortaleza Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 36 times across competitions, with Corinthians leading 20-7.
- Corinthians' 2-0 win in the first leg was their first win in the fixture since 2022, ending a seven-game winless streak.
- Twelve of their last 13 meetings have produced under 2.5 goals.
- They have met three times in the Copa Sudamericana, with each side winning once.
- Corinthians have won four of their last five games across competitions and have kept clean sheets in their last two.
- Fortaleza are winless in three away games across competitions, losing two.
- Corinthians have one loss in 12 home games across competitions, recording three consecutive wins.
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Corinthians vs Fortaleza Prediction
Corinthians have won their last two games, scoring five goals without conceding. They have won eight of their last 10 home games in the Copa Sudamericana.
Memphis Depay was injured on his club debut last week and was subbed off in the second half. The injury was not serious, though, and he's back in training.
Fortaleza, meanwhile, returned to winning ways after four games last week. They are winless in five away games in the Copa Sudamericana, though, losing twice.
Lucas Sasha was injured last week and joined Bruno Pacheco, Santos and Moises on the injury table. Renato Kayzer scored after coming on as a second-half substitute and should start.
Considering Corinthians' recent home form and record in this fixture, expect them to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Corinthians 2-1 Fortaleza
Corinthians vs Fortaleza Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Corinthians to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Rodrigo Garro to score or assist any time - Yes
