Atlético-CE host Fortaleza in the Taça Fares Lopes, round 3.

Atlético-CE won 2, drew 0 and lost 1 of their previous 3 matches (L–W–W), scoring 5 and conceding 3.

The two sides have met 10 times: Atlético-CE 1 win, Fortaleza 8, 1 draw.