Saturday, 18 July 2026 at 00:00 UTC
🏟 Fortaleza
🎓 Coaches / Formations
🔬 Advanced data (averages)
Per-game averages in this competition · FootyStats / API-Football
📈 Recent form
- 2026-07-03 · (H) 2–0 vs Ponte Preta
- 2026-06-28 · (H) 2–1 vs Sport Recife
- 2026-06-21 · (A) 1–1 vs CRB
- 2026-06-16 · (H) 0–3 vs America Mineiro
- 2026-06-09 · (A) 1–0 vs Nautico Recife
- 2026-07-04 · (H) 3–0 vs Atletico Goianiense
- 2026-06-26 · (H) 2–1 vs Vila Nova
- 2026-06-22 · (A) 2–0 vs Ponte Preta
- 2026-06-14 · (H) 2–2 vs Nautico Recife
- 2026-06-10 · (A) 4–0 vs Goias
Official lineups drop ~40 min before kickoff.
📰 Recent news
- B★★★★Novorizontino's probable lineup: César; N. Castrillón, Dantas, Patrick, Sander; L. Naldi, Juninho, C. Ortiz; Rômulo, Vinícius Paiva, Robson.
Novorizontino will field a 4-3-3 formation under coach Enderson Moreira for the América-MG match: César in goal; defense of Castrillón, Dantas, Patrick, Sander; midfield trio of L. Naldi, Juninho, C. Ortiz; and attacking trio of Rômulo, Vinícius Paiva, Robson. The team comes off a 1-1 draw with CRB and sits 15th with 2 points.
- C★★★★Como ‘Caso Balogun’ acaba sendo péssima notícia para os Estados Unidos na Copa do Mundo
Folarin Balogun's red card suspension (2 goals in tournament) was controversially overturned by FIFA's Disciplinary Committee, allowing the USMNT's key attacking player to face Belgium in Round of 16 knockout match. US President Trump publicly admitted requesting FIFA review the decision and questioned Brazilian referee Raphael Claus's credibility, creating major off-field distraction ahead of critical match where USA seeks quarterfinal qualification.
- C★★★★A diferença que pode definir EUA x Bélgica nas oitavas de final da Copa do Mundo 2026
USA vs Belgium Round of 16, Lumen Field Seattle. Balogun available after red-card suspension was lifted by FIFA—critical for USA's early-pressure pattern (involved in opening goal in all group starts). Belgium faces reactive setup risk if trailing early; Lukaku's inclusion as starter recommended by Garcia to avoid sluggish beginnings, though limited pre-tournament fitness (64 mins for Napoli) raises conditioning concerns.
- C★★★★Athletico supera concorrência e contrata zagueiro suspenso por doping
Athletico signs 21-year-old CB Dantas from Novorizontino on loan until end of 2026, beating European and domestic competition. Player has been suspended since May 3 after testing positive for cannabis in February; he claims he used a THC-based medication for a toothache and awaits judgment. Coach Odair Hellmann specifically requested him, but availability for matches remains unclear pending the case resolution.
- C★★★★
- C★★★
- C
- C
Only intel rated ≥3★ impact is shown.
FAQ
What time is Fortaleza EC x Novorizontino?
Fortaleza EC x Novorizontino kicks off on 18 July 2026 at 00:00 UTC, in the Brasileirão Série B.
Where to watch Fortaleza EC x Novorizontino live?
Fortaleza EC x Novorizontino, in the Brasileirão Série B, is broadcast live — check the TV channels and streaming services holding the rights in your country.
What are the probable lineups for Fortaleza EC x Novorizontino?
Official lineups drop ~40 min before kickoff.
Analysis based on public data and market signals. For analysis only — not betting advice.
Data: Sportmonks / API-Football · pksport.net