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Serie B | Tue 14 Jul, 00:30

Ceara v Athletic Club Stats

Data last updated: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 05:12 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This Serie B clash features Ceara and Athletic Club, two sides with contrasting league positions but similar attacking output. Ceara, positioned 17th, have struggled defensively but maintain a moderate attacking threat, while Athletic Club sits 12th with slightly better form. Both teams average around 6-7 corners per game, suggesting a contest with steady wing play and set-piece opportunities. The match promises tactical battles on the flanks, with both sides likely to generate multiple corner kicks as they seek to break down organized defenses in a tightly contested fixture.

BT4Y best bet

Over 8.5 Corners

  • Ceara averages 7 corners per game, Athletic Club 6.2, combining for a strong corner count.
  • Both teams show moderate attacking intent, reflected in their shot volumes and corner stats.
  • Recent form indicates a steady flow of corners, supporting the Over 8.5 Corners pick.
  • Defensive vulnerabilities and wing play suggest sustained pressure and repeated deliveries into the box.
  • Player roles and attacking patterns favor wide play, increasing corner likelihood.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model identifies a 75% chance for Over 8.5 Corners based on both teams' average corner counts and attacking tendencies. Ceara's 7 corners per game and Athletic Club's 6.2 combine to comfortably exceed the 8.5 threshold. Both sides generate decent shot volumes and maintain pressure on wide areas, increasing corner opportunities. The data quality is solid with no limitations, reinforcing in this corner market. This pick aligns well with the tactical expectation of flank battles and set-piece frequency in this Serie B fixture.

Ceara average corners7 per game
Strong positive
Athletic Club average corners6.2 per game
Strong positive
Model corner chance75%
Strong positive
Shot volume supporting pressureCeara 12.2, Athletic Club 16.2 shots per game
Positive
Data qualityNo limitations
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect a match with sustained wing pressure and frequent set-piece situations leading to numerous corners. Both Ceara and Athletic Club rely on wide attacks and generate solid corner counts, making Over 8.5 Corners a tactically sound and data-supported selection for this Serie B fixture.

Main risk

The main risk is a tactical shift toward conservative wing play or early match disruptions reducing corner opportunities.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Corners market

“The corner market here reflects the tactical emphasis on flank play and set-piece delivery from both sides, making Over 8.5 Corners a compelling angle given their combined averages and attacking styles.”

Key Data Signals

Over 8.5 Corners evidence

Ceara averages 7 corners per game, Athletic Club 6.2, combining for a strong corner count.

Both teams show moderate attacking intent, reflected in their shot volumes and corner stats.

Recent form indicates a steady flow of corners, supporting the Over 8.5 Corners pick.

Defensive vulnerabilities and wing play suggest sustained pressure and repeated deliveries into the box.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 8.5 Corners notes

  • Over the last five matches, both teams have shown a low goal-scoring trend but maintain active attacking tempo.
  • The corner trend reflects this tempo, with frequent wide attacks and transitions leading to multiple corner kicks, supporting an Over 2.5 Goals trend panel that parallels the corner market's attacking rhythm.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Ceara7
Avg corners for
Athletic Club6.2
Ceara10
Avg total corners
Athletic Club10.8
Ceara1.4
Avg yellow cards
Athletic Club2.4
Ceara12.2
Avg shots
Athletic Club16.2
Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Model 69% vs implied 56% · edge +13.4 pts
1.8
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Over 5.5 CardsBet365 guide price
2
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Over 10.5 CornersBet365 guide price
1.82
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Ceara and Athletic Club show active attacking play with 12.2 and 16.2 shots per game respectively, translating into sustained pressure and repeated wide attacks. The corner averages reflect this territorial control on flanks, while card counts suggest moderate fouling that could lead to set-piece situations.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Ceara0.6
Avg goals scored
Athletic Club0.6
Ceara1.4
Avg goals conceded
Athletic Club1
Ceara40%
BTTS rate
Athletic Club40%
Ceara20%
Over 2.5 goals
Athletic Club0%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 60% vs implied 48% · edge +12.4 pts
2.1
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 66%
1.57
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 22%
4.33
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 34%
2.35
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 44%
1.67
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 52%
1.4
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Both teams have low scoring averages and modest BTTS rates, indicating a cautious approach in attack. However, their attacking patterns generate enough pressure on wide areas to create corner opportunities, even if goal totals remain low. This supports a corner-focused market rather than a high-goal expectation.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionAthletic Club to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 47% vs implied 23% · edge +24.1 pts
4.33
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Athletic Club Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 57%
2.68
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 60%
2.1
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 28%
3.2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 34%
2.35
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Ceara to WinBetUK guide price · model 37%
1.9
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Ceara Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 47%
1.45
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The Over 8.5 Corners market is priced attractively given the combined average corners of 13.2 per game between Ceara and Athletic Club. The model's 75% probability suggests this is a strong value bet with solid statistical backing and no price warnings, indicating a favorable risk-reward balance.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Ceara

LLLDW
Last 51W 1D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 1D 7L
05 Jul 2026A Goias0-2
28 Jun 2026A Juventude0-2
20 Jun 2026H Botafogo SP0-1
16 Jun 2026A Criciuma1-1
11 Jun 2026H Avai2-1

Athletic Club

LWLDD
Last 51W 2D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 5D 2L
08 Jul 2026H Operario-PR0-1
28 Jun 2026H Avai1-0
20 Jun 2026A Londrina0-2
14 Jun 2026H Goias1-1
11 Jun 2026A Sport Recife1-1
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 75% vs implied 52% · edge +22.9 pts
1.91
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Athletic Club to WinBetMGM guide price · model 47%
4.33
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Athletic Club Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 57%
2.68
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 28%
3.2
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Home / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 65%
1.2
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Ceara to WinBetUK guide price · model 37%
1.9
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Ceara Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 47%
1.45
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Recent form data shows Ceara and Athletic Club maintain consistent corner counts, with Ceara averaging 7 and Athletic Club 6.2 corners per game. This steady output over recent matches underpins the Over 8.5 Corners pick, reflecting ongoing tactical emphasis on wing play and set-piece generation.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0Ceara wins
0Draws
0Athletic Club wins
Best odds for this sectionAthletic Club to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 47% vs implied 23% · edge +24.1 pts
4.33
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 60%
2.1
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 28%
3.2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 34%
2.35
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Ceara to WinBetUK guide price · model 37%
1.9
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No previous head-to-head meetings exist between Ceara and Athletic Club, so historical data offers no direct insight. The corner market rationale relies on current season and recent form data, tactical patterns, and player roles rather than past encounters.
Season team stats

Serie B

Ceara16
Played
Athletic Club16
Ceara0.9
Avg goals for
Athletic Club1
Ceara1.3
Avg goals against
Athletic Club1
Ceara3
Clean sheets
Athletic Club3
Best odds for this sectionAthletic Club to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 47% vs implied 23% · edge +24.1 pts
4.33
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Athletic Club Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 57%
2.68
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Ceara to WinBetUK guide price · model 37%
1.9
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Ceara Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 47%
1.45
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Season-long stats reveal Ceara's 7 corners per game and Athletic Club's 6.2 corners per game, confirming a pattern of frequent wide attacks and set-piece opportunities. Defensive vulnerabilities on both sides further encourage attacking pressure, sustaining corner counts above the 8.5 threshold.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
12Athletic Club22165740
17Ceara1716457-5
While Ceara sits 17th and Athletic Club 12th in Serie B, their league positions do not significantly affect corner market dynamics. Both teams face pressure to attack and create chances, which translates into active wing play and corner generation regardless of table context.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

20%Ceara Over 2.5
0%Athletic Club Over 2.5
-H2H avg goals
Over the last five matches, both teams have shown a low goal-scoring trend but maintain active attacking tempo. The corner trend reflects this tempo, with frequent wide attacks and transitions leading to multiple corner kicks, supporting an Over 2.5 Goals trend panel that parallels the corner market's attacking rhythm.

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