Brasileirão Série B· Kick-off : Saturday, October 3, 2026, 15:00 (UK time)
Avai vs Ceara: 0-1 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Avai 0-1 Ceara. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Avai (37%), while victory for Ceara was rated at only 33%. The final score ranked 4th among the most likely scorelines (12.9%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (40%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (33%): correct.
Match analysis
Avai vs Ceara was played on Saturday, October 3, 2026 (Brasileirão Série B, matchday 31). Venue: Estádio da Ressacada, Florianopolis. Before kick-off, our model gave Avai a 37% chance of winning, the draw 31% and Ceara 33%. The most likely correct score is 1-0 (13.9%), ahead of 1-1 (13.5%) and 0-0 (13.3%).
Avai have not won any of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 4 defeats), scoring 3 and conceding 10. Over their last 5 matches, Ceara have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 8 and conceding 7. Recent momentum is clearly with Ceara. On average Avai score 0.60 and concede 2.00 goals per game; Ceara score 1.60 and concede 1.40. In the table, Avai sit 17th with 30 points from 30 games, Ceara 15th with 36 points from 30. The two teams are close in the standings.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Avai, 1 for Ceara and 0 draws. The most recent ended Ceara 2-1 Avai (Jun 11, 2026). In double chance terms, "Avai or draw" stands at 67%, "Ceara or draw" at 63% and "no draw" at 69%.
In short : Avai host Ceara in a tight contest where a draw stays on the table (31%). On recent form, Avai are struggling (4 losses in 5) while Ceara have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in 5. Our model's most likely scoreline: 1-0.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Avai – Ceara. 1-0 is the single most likely scoreline (13.9%); the 5 scores below add up to 61% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Avai 1-0 Ceara | 13.9% |
| Avai 1-1 Ceara | 13.5% |
| Avai 0-0 Ceara | 13.3% |
| Avai 0-1 Ceara | 12.9% |
| Avai 2-0 Ceara | 7.3% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 2.02 goals in total (1.05 for Avai, 0.97 for Ceara): over 2.5 goals has a 33% probability and both teams to score 40%. A tight, low-scoring game is on the cards. Avai keep a clean sheet in 38% of scenarios, Ceara in 35%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Avai expected goals | 1.05 |
| Ceara expected goals | 0.97 |
| Both teams to score | 40% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 60% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 33% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 15% |
| Avai clean sheet | 38% |
| Ceara clean sheet | 35% |
Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Avai
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | Criciuma · Brasileirão Série B | 0-3 | L |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Goias · Brasileirão Série B | 1-2 | L |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Vila Nova · Brasileirão Série B | 1-1 | D |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Fortaleza EC · Brasileirão Série B | 0-1 | L |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Novorizontino · Brasileirão Série B | 1-3 | L |
Ceara
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | Operario-PR · Brasileirão Série B | 2-2 | D |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Novorizontino · Brasileirão Série B | 2-1 | W |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Fortaleza EC · Brasileirão Série B | 1-1 | D |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Atletico Goianiense · Brasileirão Série B | 1-2 | L |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Sport Recife · Brasileirão Série B | 2-1 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avai | 17 | 30 | 30 |
| Ceara | 15 | 36 | 30 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Ceara 2-1 Avai | Brasileirão Série B |
Out and doubtful
Avai
No absences reported.
Ceara
No absences reported.
Most regular starters
Avai
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- Allyson5/5
- Paulo Vitor5/5
- Reynaldo5/5
- Bruno Ferreira4/5
- Jean Lucas4/5
- Zé Ricardo4/5
- Daniel Penha3/5
- DG3/5
- Rildo3/5
- Simples Gabriel3/5
- Caio Suassuna Gonçalves Ferreira2/5
Ceara
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- Richard9/5
- Luiz Otávio7/5
- Joao Gabriel5/5
- Júlio4/5
- Bryan3/5
- Enzo3/5
- Sanchez3/5
- Saulo Mineiro3/5
- Vinicius Zanocelo3/5
- N. Ferreira2/5
- Gabriel Rocha1/5
Other matches in this competition
- Athletic Club 1-2 Sport RecifeOct 2, 2026
- Novorizontino 3-0 GoiasOct 2, 2026
- São Bernardo 3-1 CRBOct 2, 2026
- Londrina 0-2 CriciumaOct 3, 2026
- Juventude 3-0 Operario-PROct 3, 2026
- Fortaleza EC 1-1 Nautico RecifeOct 3, 2026
- Atletico Goianiense 2-0 America MineiroOct 3, 2026
- Cuiaba 2-0 Ponte PretaOct 3, 2026
- Botafogo SP 0-1 Vila NovaOct 3, 2026
- Sport Recife 2-1 São BernardoOct 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Avai vs Ceara prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Avai a 37% chance of winning, the draw 31% and Ceara 33%. Avai are therefore slight favourites. Final score: 0-1.
What is the most likely correct score for Avai vs Ceara?
1-0 (13.9%), followed by 1-1 (13.5%), 0-0 (13.3%), 0-1 (12.9%) and 2-0 (7.3%).
Will both teams score in Avai vs Ceara?
The probability that both Avai and Ceara score is 40%. Avai have a 38% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Ceara 35%.
How many goals should we expect in Avai vs Ceara?
The model expects 2.02 goals (1.05 for Avai, 0.97 for Ceara). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 60%, over 2.5 goals 33%, over 3.5 goals 15%.
When and where is Avai vs Ceara played?
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 15:00 (UK time), Brasileirão Série B, matchday 31. Venue: Estádio da Ressacada, Florianopolis.
What form are Avai and Ceara in?
Avai: 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (3 scored, 10 conceded). Ceara: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (8 scored, 7 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Avai and Ceara?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Avai, 1 for Ceara and 0 draws. The most recent ended Ceara 2-1 Avai (Jun 11, 2026).
What was the Avai vs Ceara result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Avai 0-1 Ceara. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Avai (37%), while victory for Ceara was rated at only 33%. The final score ranked 4th among the most likely scorelines (12.9%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (40%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (33%): correct.
How is the Avai vs Ceara prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.05 for Avai, 0.97 for Ceara) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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