Guarani stays in G8 as Paysandu slips after ending unbeaten run in Serie C

In the seventh round of Brazil's Serie C, several top clubs suffered their first defeats. Paysandu, Brusque and Guarani all lost, with Guarani falling 1‑3 to Ituano and dropping from fourth to sixth place, though it remains within the G8 qualification group. Bugre (Botafogo‑PB) kept its sixth‑place standing despite a 3‑1 loss to Ituano, preserving a strong attacking record.

Statistical highlights show Maringá leading the league in goals (17) while also conceding the most (18). Guarani ranks second in attack with 13 goals. Defensively, Amazonas, Caxias, Santa Cruz and Barra each allowed only five goals so far.

Separately, the regional Copa Norte schedule was announced: Paysandu will host Nacional‑AM in the Mangueirão stadium, with the winner gaining an advantage in the competition's final stage. In the Centro‑Oeste bracket, Anápolis and Rio Branco‑ES will contest their decisive match.