Fortaleza host Nautico in Brazil's Serie B on 3 October. Fortaleza are third in the league with 52 points, holding a promotion play-off position, while Nautico are 14th with 41 points.
Fortaleza enter the match unbeaten in their last three games, with one win and two draws, scoring five goals and conceding four. Their recent results include a 2-2 home draw with Athletic Club Minas, a 2-1 away win at Londrina, and a 1-1 home draw against Ceara. Nautico have one win, one draw, and one loss in their last three, scoring six goals and conceding seven. They won 3-1 at home to Sport Recife, lost 0-3 away at Cuiaba, and drew 3-3 at home to Operario PR. In six head-to-head meetings, both teams have won three times, with Fortaleza scoring 14 goals to Nautico's 13. Fortaleza, managed by Paulo Autuori, have a squad market value of EUR 33.4 million and have completed five incoming and seven outgoing transfers in the last 90 days. Nautico, managed by Anjos Helio dos, have a squad market value of EUR 3.3 million and have seen 10 players join and 12 leave in the same period.
| Metric | Fortaleza | Nautico |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 3 of 20 | 14 of 20 |
| Points | 52 (+9 GD) | 41 (+1 GD) |
| Recent form | 1W 2D 0L | 1W 1D 1L |
| Squad market value | EUR 33.4m | EUR 3.3m |
| Playing for | Promotion - Serie B (Promotion - Play Offs: Final) | — |
| Previous meetings (6, 0 draws) | 3 wins | 3 wins |
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