Serie B · 2026
Ceara
Botafogo SP
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Ceará hosts Botafogo-SP in Serie B on Saturday, with both teams looking to gain ground. Ceará, currently mid-table, has shown inconsistent form recently, alternating wins and losses. Their attack, often spearheaded by Erick, will be crucial in breaking down the visitors. Botafogo-SP, sitting closer to the relegation zone, enters this fixture after a mixed run, including a draw and a narrow defeat. Their defensive organization, likely centered around midfielder Gustavo Henrique, will be key to stifling Ceará's forwards. For Ceará, three points could push them closer to the promotion picture, while Botafogo-SP desperately needs a result to distance themselves from the bottom four. The tactical battle in midfield, where both teams will vie for control, promises to be decisive.
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Standings — Serie B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  São Bernardo | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14:6 | 16 |
| 2 |  Sport Recife | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 11:5 | 16 |
| 3 |  Fortaleza EC | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10:8 | 15 |
| 4 |  Nautico Recife | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9:7 | 13 |
| 5 |  Vila Nova | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12:10 | 13 |
| 6 |  Novorizontino | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | 12 |
| 7 |  Criciuma | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9:7 | 12 |
| 8 |  Operario-PR | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:6 | 12 |
| 9 |  Juventude | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5:4 | 12 |
| 10 |  Atletico Goianie | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 11 |  Goias | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:12 | 10 |
| 12 |  Avai | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10:9 | 10 |
| 13 |  Athletic Club | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:9 | 10 |
| 14 | Ceara | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8:8 | 10 |
| 15 | Botafogo SP | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 16 |  Cuiaba | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4:4 | 9 |
| 17 |  CRB | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:12 | 8 |
| 18 |  Ponte Preta | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6:12 | 7 |
| 19 |  Londrina | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8:14 | 5 |
| 20 |  America Mineiro | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4:16 | 2 |