Volta Redonda desperately need points on Saturday, Aug 22 at 10:00 PM in the Serie C – 1st Stage. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Volta Redonda come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Floresta, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 2D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Volta Redonda head into this on the back of a defeat, while Floresta arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Volta Redonda and Floresta have split their 5 meetings almost evenly (2W–2D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Volta Redonda won 2–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Volta Redonda a slight edge, but Floresta are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.