Brazilian Serie C clubs gear up for crucial August fixtures

Paysandu will have roughly two weeks to prepare for its Serie C clash with Confiança on 10 August at the Curuzu stadium. The club, sitting sixth after a 2‑1 loss to Amazonas, aims to recover lost ground. Goalkeeper Gabriel Mesquita, who missed the previous match due to a concussion, is expected to return to the starting lineup.

Botafogo‑PB is set to face Santa Cruz on 8 August at Estádio Almeidão, seeking to maintain its position near the top of the table and secure a place in the second‑stage quadrangular. The team comes into the match unbeaten in seven games, while Santa Cruz, after a recent defeat to Figueirense, has slipped to fifth. Security measures have been arranged to prevent clashes between fan groups at the venue.