Athletic v Ferroviária in Série B: watch live, stats, likely line-ups | OneFootball

The 36th round of the Brazilian Championship Série B begins this Friday (7th), at 7 PM (Brasília time), with a direct relegation battle: Athletic and Ferroviária face off at Estádio Joaquim Portugal, in São João del Rei (MG).

Check out where to watch, how the teams are doing, the history of the matchup, and the probable lineups.

Where to watch Athletic vs. Ferroviária live?

How is Athletic doing?

Athletic is in a delicate moment in the competition. The team from Minas Gerais is coming off three consecutive losses and returned to the relegation zone in the last round. With 37 points, the squad is in 17th place, one point behind the first team outside the Z-4.

Coach Rui Duarte will have important absences. Right-back Wesley Gasolina and midfielder Francisco Geraldes are suspended after receiving their third yellow card in the defeat to Avaí.

How is Ferroviária doing?

Ferroviária is also going through a phase of fluctuation. Coach Claudinei Oliveira's team has gone six games without a win (four draws and two losses), but still maintains a slight advantage over direct rivals. With 40 points, the Locomotive is in 15th place, three points above Athletic.

The team from São Paulo is dealing with absences: Gustavo Medina, Ronaldo, and Thayllon remain in the medical department, while left-back Zé Mário is suspended.

Matchup history

Photo: Luis Miguel Ferreira/Ferroviária SAF

Athletic and Ferroviária have faced each other six times in official competitions. The advantage is with the Locomotive, with three wins, against two for Athletic and one draw. In the first round of Série B, Athletic won 2-1 in Araraquara.

Statistics

Athletic in the championship

Ferroviária in the championship

Probable lineups

ATHLETIC: Adriel; Marcelo Ajul, Sidimar, and Yuri; Sandry, Fernando Martínez, and David Francisco; Welinton, Ronaldo Tavares, and Cachoeira. Coach: Rui Duarte.

FERROVIÁRIA: Denis Jr.; Maycon, Ronaldo Alves, and Vítor Mendes; Lucas Rodrigues, Ricardinho, Alencar, Netinho, and Eric Melo; Juninho and Carlão. Coach: Claudinei Oliveira.

Refereeing

Ramon Abatti Abel will be the referee. (Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras)

Referee: Ramon Abatti Abel (SC) Assistants: Alex dos Santos (SC) and Alexandre de Medeiros Lodetti (SC) VAR: Heber Roberto Lopes (SC)

Match details

Game: Athletic vs. Ferroviária Round: 36th of the Brazilian Championship Série B Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 Time: 7 PM (Brasília time) Location: Estádio Joaquim Portugal, in São João del Rei (MG) Broadcast: Disney+ (streaming)

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