Maranhao desperately need points on Sunday, Jul 12 at 9:00 PM in the Serie C – 1st Stage. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Maranhao come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). Ypiranga RS, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 2D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Maranhao head into this on the back of a defeat, while Ypiranga RS arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

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