Fortaleza vs Colo-Colo: prediction & betting odds 7 May 2025

The Matchday 4 encounter in the Copa Libertadores 2025 group stage between Fortaleza (Brazil) and Colo-Colo (Chile) in Group E will take place on May 7 at the Governor Plácido Castelo Stadium. Fortaleza vs. Colo-Colo: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Referee

Jesus Valenzuela (Venezuela)


Matches – 18 (International matches, 2024–2025);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 100;

Average yellow cards per match – 5.6;

Red cards shown – 2;

Average fouls per match – 29;

Penalties – 11%.

Predicted lineups for Fortaleza vs. Colo-Colo

Fortaleza (4-2-3-1): Marcelo Boeck – Tinga, Marcelo Benevenuto, Titi, Juninho Capixaba – Felipe, Ronald – Yago Pikachu, Lucas Crispim, Robson – Wellington Paulista.


Colo-Colo (4-3-3): Brayan Cortés – Jeyson Rojas, Maximiliano Falcón, Emiliano Amor, Gabriel Suazo – César Fuentes, Leonardo Gil, Gabriel Costa – Pablo Solari, Juan Martín Lucero, Marcos Bolados.

Fortaleza

In their last match, Fortaleza secured a 2-0 victory at home against Alianza Lima. This result marked their second win in the group stage, keeping them in contention for a spot in the knockout rounds. Fortaleza has demonstrated strong defensive capabilities, conceding only one goal in their last three matches across all competitions. To maintain their position in the group, Fortaleza will aim for another solid performance at home.


  • The team has won their last three home matches in the Copa Libertadores, scoring at least two goals in each game.
  • Fortaleza has kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 home matches in this tournament.
  • The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 3 of Fortaleza's last 4 home matches in the Copa Libertadores.

Colo-Colo

Colo-Colo enters this match following a 1-1 draw away to River Plate. The Chilean side has struggled to find consistency in their performances, with just one win in their last four matches across all competitions. However, they remain in the hunt for a top-two finish in the group, needing a positive result in this fixture to bolster their chances of advancing.


  • The team has not won in regular time in their last four away matches in the Copa Libertadores (2 draws, 2 losses).
  • No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Colo-Colo's last 7 away games in this tournament.
  • At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Colo-Colo's last 6 away matches in the Copa Libertadores.

Fortaleza vs. Colo-Colo: Match Prediction

Fortaleza has shown resilience at home, capitalizing on their strong defensive organization. Meanwhile, Colo-Colo has struggled to find form away from home, which could be a decisive factor in this encounter. With both teams needing a result to improve their standings, this match promises to be a tactical battle.


Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals

Fortaleza — Colo-Colo betting tips 7 May 2025

Fortaleza and Colo-Colo, currently occupying the bottom two spots in Group E after three rounds, are set to face off at Castelão. However, Fortaleza find themselves in a slightly stronger position, enjoying a two-point lead over their Chilean counterparts.

Reaching second place, currently held by Argentina’s Racing Club, is well within reach; the Brazilians trail by a mere two-goal difference. However, this underwhelming performance in the continental tournament is mirrored by their precarious 16th-place standing in the Série A, hovering just above the relegation zone. Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s side is currently enduring a seven-match winless streak across all competitions, despite securing several draws during this period.

Fortaleza were awarded a 3:0 away victory over Colo-Colo in their most recent meeting, though the result came via administrative decision. Under regular circumstances, the outcome would likely have been different. The Chilean club received sanctions, and their supporters were handed bans from attending five home and five away matches following serious incidents ahead of the 10 April fixture. Supporters without tickets attempted to breach the stadium gates, prompting a forceful police intervention and a resulting stampede. Tragically, two fans lost their lives. In response to the events, other spectators began throwing prohibited objects onto the pitch during the second half, with some even invading the playing area. The match was abandoned in the 70th minute at 0:0 and was never resumed.

A number of Colo-Colo’s fixtures were rescheduled, but since 10 March, they have suffered only one defeat on the pitch. During this stretch, they have secured three wins and four draws. Given Fortaleza’s current struggles, the Chilean side appear well positioned to extend their unbeaten run.

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Copa Libertadores: previous matches in the tournament

Fortaleza
24.04.25
Atlético Bucaramanga
Fortaleza
D
11.04.25
Colo-Colo
Fortaleza
W
02.04.25
Fortaleza
Racing Club de Avellaneda
L
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Colo-Colo
23.04.25
Colo-Colo
Racing Club de Avellaneda
D
11.04.25
Colo-Colo
Fortaleza
L
02.04.25
Atlético Bucaramanga
Colo-Colo
D
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H2H: Fortaleza — Colo-Colo

Copa Libertadores 2025
11.04.25
Colo-Colo
Fortaleza

Group stage

CONMEBOL Libertadores: Group E
Team
Played
Matches played
W
D
L
Goals
Goals
Points
Points
1
Atlético Bucaramanga
  -:- 1:1 3:3 3 1 2 0
6:5
5
2
Racing Club de Avellaneda
1:2   -:- -:- 3 1 1 1
5:3
4
3
Fortaleza
-:- 0:3   -:- 3 1 1 1
4:4
4
4
Colo-Colo
-:- 1:1 0:3   3 0 2 1
4:7
2

Team lineups

The line-ups will be known a few hours before kick-off
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