Fortaleza v Náutico: live stream, kick-off, line-ups, Série B | OneFootball

FortalezaxNáutico close out this Friday night’s slate of matches (2) in a clash valid for the 31st round of the 2026 Brazilian Série B Championship. The match will be played at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza, with kickoff scheduled for 9:35 p.m. (Brasília time).

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The matchup puts two traditional northeastern Brazilian football clubs on the field at strategic moments in the tournament: Leão do Pici is looking to defend its unbeaten run in the second half of the season to return to the top two, while Timbu comes in boosted after winning the Pernambuco derby and wants to move definitively away from the relegation zone.

Where to watch Fortaleza x Náutico

Fortaleza: Push for the Top Two and Maintaining the Unbeaten Run

Fortaleza, in 4th place with 52 points, comes into the match at Castelão after a 2-2 draw at home against Athletic-MG. Paulo Autuori’s team has two clear objectives on Friday night: to return to second place and even challenge for the top spot in the league, while also maintaining its status as the only unbeaten club in the second half of the Série B season, with five wins and six draws in that span.

As for the lineup, the main doubt is at center-forward. With Chico da Costa injured, Luiz Fernando should get the opportunity in attack alongside Vitinho and Pedro Henrique.

Probable Lineup

Náutico: Riding Momentum After the Derby Under New Management

Náutico, in 14th place with 41 points, is enjoying a renewed atmosphere after defeating rival Sport 3-1 in head coach Bruno Pivetti’s debut. The win lifted the red-and-white squad, which is aiming for a second straight victory to remove any risk of relegation and begin looking toward the top half of the table.

For the clash in Ceará, Pivetti has only one forced change compared to the derby team: Igor Fernandes is out with a muscle injury, opening a spot for Gustavo Henrique in the defensive line. In attack, the coach is betting on the well-established partnership between Júnior Todinho and Derek.

Probable Lineup

Refereeing Team

Match Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Fortaleza x Náutico

What time is Fortaleza x Náutico?

The match will take place this Friday, October 2, 2026, at 9:35 p.m. (Brasília time).

Where can you watch Fortaleza x Náutico live?

The game will be broadcast on free-to-air TV by RedeTV!, on pay TV by ESPN, via streaming on Disney+, and for free on YouTube through Canal GOAT.

Where will the match be played?

The match will take place at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza, Ceará.

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