Fortaleza v Vila Nova: Brasileirao Serie B matchday 38 preview
Fifth-placed Fortaleza host third-placed Vila Nova in the Brasileirao Serie B on 14 November 2026 at 19:30.
Fortaleza host Vila Nova on matchday 38 of the Brasileirao Serie B. Kick-off is on 14 November 2026 at 19:30.
League standing
Fortaleza are 5th in the table with 62 points from 37 matches. They have recorded 16 wins, 14 draws and 7 defeats, scoring 44 goals and conceding 33.
Vila Nova sit 3rd with 66 points from 37 matches. Their record shows 19 wins, 9 draws and 9 defeats, with 53 goals scored and 38 conceded.
Recent form
Fortaleza arrive after a 1-2 away defeat to Gremio Novorizontino. Before that, they drew 0-0 at home to Atletico Clube Goianiense, and before that they drew 2-2 away at Ponte Preta. Earlier still came a 2-0 away win over Sport Club do Recife and a 2-2 home draw with CRB AL. That leaves them with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat from their last 5 matches.
Vila Nova come into the match on the back of a 1-0 home win over Criciuma. Before that, they drew 2-2 at home to Juventude, and before that they lost 2-3 away to Sao Bernardo. Prior to those results they drew 2-2 at home with Gremio Novorizontino and won 2-0 away at Nautico (PE). Their last 5 matches have produced 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 22 July 2026, ended Vila Nova 2-1 Fortaleza. Before that, Fortaleza won 2-0 on 22 September 2018, while the sides drew 0-0 on 6 June 2018 and again on 8 August 2015. On 23 May 2015, Fortaleza won 3-2.
Players to watch
Mailton dos Santos de Sa is Fortaleza's top scorer in the Brasileirao Serie B this season with 9 goals. For Vila Nova, Janderson leads the way with 10 league goals.
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