Ceará aims to pull ahead of relegation zone vs Botafogo‑SP

Ceará will host Botafogo‑SP on June 20, 2026, at Fortaleza's Presidente Vargas stadium in the 14th round of Brazil's Serie B. The Vozão sit 14th with 17 points, while the Pantera are 16th with 13 points, both fighting to escape the bottom‑four.

Ceará, led by interim coach Anderson Batatais, faces injuries to Zanocelo, Vina, Alex Silva and Ronald, and has off‑season departures of Gustavo Prado and Lucas Lima. Forward Melk remains the team's main attacking threat. Botafogo‑SP traveled with a reduced squad of 21 players, missing several midfielders and dealing with recent suspensions. The club relies on attackers Hygor and Zé Hugo to spark its offense. The match will be broadcast on ESPN and Disney+ Premium.