Vila Nova host Fortaleza at the Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga stadium (OBA) in Goiânia on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 21:35 BRT. Both clubs sit on 31 points after the first half of the season, with Vila Nova in fourth place and Fortaleza in fifth, separated only by tie‑breaker criteria. A victory would move the winner securely into the top‑four (G‑4) and keep the promotion race open.
Vila Nova tries to leverage its unbeaten home record – six wins and two draws in eight games – and the return of forward André Luís after suspension. Coach Guto Ferreira will also be without defender Tiago Pagnussat and left‑back Higor due to automatic suspensions. Fortaleza comes in on the back of a 1‑0 win over Novorizontino but will miss Lucas Gazal and Rodriguinho for the same reason; right‑back Mucuri is available after serving a suspension. Both sides will be looking to capitalize on the six‑point swing the match represents.
The game will be broadcast live on ESPN, Disney+, Rede TV, Canal Goat and streamed on CNN Esportes in real‑time.