👉 What is the recommended bet for Cúcuta vs Fortaleza?

The prediction and betting suggestion for Cúcuta vs Fortaleza on January 31, 2026, according to the analysis provided, is: Both teams to score? Yes ⇒ bet available on Bet365.

👉 At what stadium will Cúcuta vs Fortaleza be played?

The Cúcuta vs Fortaleza match on January 31, 2026 will take place in Cúcuta, at Estadio General Santander.

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Cúcuta vs Fortaleza Prediction – First Division

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Here you will find the best prediction for Cúcuta vs Fortaleza in the Primera División, along with an analysis of the match and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of the two teams, including recent head-to-head records and important statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Cúcuta vs Fortaleza.

Cúcuta

January 31, 2026 – 21::00
Primera División
2026
Apertura – Round 4

Fortaleza

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Cúcuta vs Fortaleza

The best prediction for
Cúcuta vs Fortaleza in the Primera División is that both teams will score. The matchup between Cúcuta and Fortaleza is expected to be an open game with spaces throughout the 90 minutes. Cúcuta, pressed by the need to score, tends to expose itself more, especially when playing in front of their home crowd. On the other hand, Fortaleza arrives with confidence, showcasing a style that emphasizes intensity and capitalizing on opportunities. Even away from home, the team usually performs well offensively. With defenses that have shown vulnerabilities at the beginning of this Apertura, the betting tip is for both teams to score.

Best prediction for Cúcuta vs Fortaleza

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting prediction)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting prediction, double or triple)
Both teams to score (riskier prediction)

Match prediction for Cúcuta vs Fortaleza

The teams Cúcuta and Fortaleza will play at Estadio General Santander, in a match of the 4th round of the Primera División. Recent head-to-head records favor the home team, which has won 2, drawn 2, and lost 1 of their last 5 matches. The latest direct confrontation between these two teams, on November 18, 2023, ended with a victory for Fortaleza CEIF by (2-0). In this match, the home advantage could play a decisive role, as Fortaleza has shown differences in performance when playing at home versus away.

Cúcuta Analysis

The home team currently sits in 15th place, with 1 point after 1 draw and 2 losses. In their penultimate match, they lost away to Internacional de Bogotá (2-1). In the last match, they drew at home against Atlético Bucaramanga (2-2). This team shows little impact from home advantage, having similar results whether at home or away. Over their last 30 matches, they have recorded 6 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses as visitors, scoring 14 goals and conceding 12, compared to 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses at home, scoring 25 goals and conceding 17. In their last 10 home games, Cúcuta has 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses. Their defensive solidity has been a weakness, as they conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their attack has scored regularly, netting in 8 of those games. In 15 matches, they have never come back to win when trailing after conceding the first goal. There are 3 notable periods in their last 11 home games across all competitions: they scored 15 of their 31 goals between the 61’ and 75’ minutes; they conceded 16 of their 39 goals between the 61’ and 75’ minutes; and 16 of their 39 goals during the 46’ to 60’ minutes.

The Cúcuta team is facing a challenging start in the Apertura, struggling to impose their style, even in their own stadium. They felt extreme physical fatigue in the previous duel against Bucaramanga, paying heavily for the demanded intensity. Now, there is little room for complacency or drop in performance. The need to score has become urgent at this point in the season. However, the challenge is delicate, as they will face a Fortaleza team that has proven to be a dangerous opponent early in 2026. A balance of resilience, commitment, and intelligence will be necessary to endure and compete.

Fortaleza Analysis

After 1 win and 2 draws, the visiting team sits in 6th place with 5 points. In their last match, they drew with Llaneros at home (1-1), having previously drawn on the road against Deportivo Pereira (0-0). This team is generally stronger at home, with a record of 2 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses in their last 30 away games, compared to 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses at home. In their last 10 away matches across all competitions, Fortaleza has won 2, drawn 2, and lost 6. Defensive solidity hasn’t been their strength either, having conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 matches. Their away games show a trend for low-scoring outcomes, with less than 3 goals in 17 of their last 28 games. In 15 matches, they have never managed to overturn a deficit when conceding the first goal. There is one notable period in their last 10 away matches across all competitions: they conceded 5 of their 13 goals between the 61’ and 75’ minutes.

Fortaleza has made it clear that they are not just here to participate but to compete among the top teams in this Apertura. Their start has been consistent, leaving positive marks and statistics that buoy even the most pessimistic of fans. The team displays character and competitiveness from the very first rounds. Away from home, they’ve also proven to be a tough opponent, playing with intelligence and opportunism. This profile boosts the team’s confidence. Now, they arrive to face a Cúcuta side still struggling. It’s the ideal prediction to maintain the pace and bolster their ambitions in the competition.

Best prediction for Cúcuta vs Fortaleza

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting prediction)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting prediction, double or triple)
Both teams to score (riskier prediction)