Verdict: Ceara winBest Odds: 13/10Bookmaker: Two sides who find themselves battling it out at opposite ends of the Serie A table, Corinthians will make the trip to Ceara in the early hours of Kamalei Correa Jersey Sunday.CearaStarting with the hosts, while Ceara might have seen their Copa do Brasil adventure come to an end earlier in the week, they should be boosted by a gritty second-leg display. Collecting a 1-0 victory against home against Fortaleza in the early hours of Thursday, Head Coach Marquinhos Santos has been vocal about his sides recent boost. Making an immediate return to winning ways in midweek following their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Fluminense on July 9th, that is the only lo s that Ceara have suffered from their last six matchups acro s all competitions. Likewise, along with clinching back-to-back victories at the Castelo, it should also be highlighted that Santos side are remarkably unbeaten in front of their own supporters since April 30th, a 10-match unbeaten run. However, although Sundays hosts might have managed to find a recent boost over the past few weeks, theyre still at the heart of a relegation scrap. Opening this weekends fixtures sat in the drop zone thanks to their goal difference, Ceara will be desperate to spring a real upset here.Team NewsStill dealing with a knock and not expected to make his return until next month, 24-year-old Erick will once again mi s out here.However, after picking up that 1-0 victory against Fortaleza earlier in the week, Ceara could name the same starting XI on Sunday.CorinthiansAs for the visitors, while Corinthians might have managed to extend on their Copa Libertadores run earlier in the week, the Brazilian giants are enduring somewhat of a recent blip. Tajae Sharpe Jersey Putting in what was a sluggish display in midweek as they came crashing out of the Copa do Brasil thanks to a 1-0 lo s away at Santos, the Whites have managed to win just one of their last six outings within 90 minutes. Losing their spot at the top of the Serie A table and making the trip to the Castelo on Sunday sat one point adrift of Palmeiras, they have shown some worrying i sues on the road. Including what was a stunning 4-0 drumming against Fluminense when opening July, it should be highlighted that the Timo have failed to win any of their previous six domestic contests away from Wesley Woodyard Jersey the Neo Qumica Arena. Although Corinthians might have their sights set on climbing back to the top of the table, they will be worried by their last meeting against Ceara. Hit with a 2-1 lo s when the two sides faced off last season, Vtor Pereiras side could be in for a tough test here.Team NewsCorinthians have already confirmed the trio of Renato Augusto, Maycon and Luan when they make the trip to Castelo on Sunday.Likewise, mi sing Corinthians last four outings, former Arsenal and Chelsea forward Willian is also not expected to feature here.Key Factors to ConsiderWhen Sundays opponents faced off last season, Ceara picked up a 2-1 victory at the Castelo.Corinthians have Dennis Kelly Jersey managed to win just one of their last six outings acro s all formats within 90 minutes.Likewise, the Serie A title contenders have also failed to win any of their last six domestic matchups on the road.Ceara are unbeaten in each of their last 10 home fixtures acro s all formats, a run that stems back to April 30th.Five of the last six meetings between Ceara and Corinthians have finished with both teams finding the net.ConclusionWhile it might be Corinthians who find themselves battling it out at the top of the Serie A table, there is no doubt that Ceara will be smelling a chance here. Extending on Jurrell Casey Jersey their Copa do Brasil run earlier in the week and with just a single defeat from their last six outings, Sundays hosts have also continued to sine with their rugged displays at the Castelo. Unbeaten in their previous 10 straight contests in front of their own supporters, they will also be boosted by their most recent meeting against the title chasers. Landing a 2-1 victory when the two sides faced off last season, Ceara will be looking to cash in on a Corinthians side who are in the midst of a recent struggle. Without a win from their last six domestic contests on the road, were backing a home win here.Verdict: Ceara winBest Odds: 13/10Bookmaker: