The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Fortaleza at 1.44 — an implied 63% chance. The draw defied it.

• Santa Cruz: opened 6.00, closed 5.80 (16%)
• Fortaleza: opened 1.42, closed 1.44 (63%)
• Draw: closed 4.40 (21%)

The total closed at 3 (Over 1.90 / Under 1.80); the 6-goal final went Over.

Half-time: Fortaleza 0 - 0 Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz — recent form

• 2026-08-26Santa Cruz 5-1 Ipojuca FC PE U20
• 2026-08-22Santa Cruz 2-0 Caxias
• 2026-08-19CA Porto 0-0 Santa Cruz
• 2026-08-15Santa Cruz 0-1 Maranhao MA
• 2026-08-15Bahia 4-0 Santa Cruz

Fortaleza — recent form

• 2026-08-22Fortaleza 3-1 América-RN
• 2026-08-19Fortaleza 6-5 Quixada FC CE
• 2026-08-15Fortaleza 2-2 CSA
• 2026-08-12Quixada FC CE 1-0 Fortaleza
• 2026-08-02Palmeiras 3-0 Fortaleza