Nautico desperately need points on Saturday, Oct 3 at 5:00 PM in the Serie B. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Fortaleza come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). Nautico travel out of form (1W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Fortaleza here — they've won 6 of 8 previous meetings against Nautico, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Nautico won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Fortaleza look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Nautico will make it uncomfortable. Fortaleza to win.