Floresta v Santa Cruz: where to watch the Série C decider live | OneFootball

Floresta and Santa Cruz face off on Saturday afternoon (26) in a decisive match for the 4th round of the Brasileirão Série C 2026 promotion playoff group. The clash will be played at Estádio Presidente Vargas (PV), in Fortaleza, Ceará, with kickoff set for 5 p.m. (Brasília time).

The outright group leaders with a perfect record and 9 points from three matches, Santa Cruz need only a simple win to seal promotion to the Second Division with two rounds to spare. On the other side, Floresta, in 3rd place with 3 points, are playing one of their last cards in front of their home fans to bounce back and stay in the race for promotion.

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Where to watch Floresta vs Santa Cruz

Floresta: Last Chance in the Fight for Promotion

Floresta enter the match under pressure as they look to recover in the group. After losing 1-0 to Santa Cruz themselves in the last round at Arena de Pernambuco, the Ceará side sit in 3rd place with 3 points and urgently need all three points at the PV to keep the dream of promotion alive.

Coach Leston Junior is expected to keep the same tactical structure and lineup that played in Recife, relying on the team’s defensive chemistry and the strike partnership of Rafinha and Daniel Baianinho.

Probable Lineup

Santa Cruz: One Step Away from Returning to Série B

The Cobra Coral are enjoying a spectacular moment in the second phase of the competition, maintaining a perfect record with three wins in three matches. To secure qualification early without depending on other results, all they need is a simple victory on Ceará soil. A draw could also be enough, provided Botafogo-PB beat Maringá in the other group match.

Coach Cristian de Sousa is expected to keep the team’s winning core, with the only doubt in attack being between João Pedro and Alex Ruan.

Probable Lineup

Officiating Crew

Match Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Floresta vs Santa Cruz

What time is the Floresta vs Santa Cruz match?

The match will take place this Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 5 p.m. (Brasília time).

Where can I watch Floresta vs Santa Cruz live?

The match will be broadcast live with video on the SportyNet YouTube channel.

What does Santa Cruz need to secure promotion to Série B today?

Santa Cruz secure early promotion with a simple win. In the event of a draw, promotion is confirmed if Botafogo-PB defeat Maringá in the other group match.

Which stadium will host the match?

The match will be played at Estádio Presidente Vargas (PV), in Fortaleza, Ceará.

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