Brazil's Serie B football sees crucial clashes for CRB, Náutico, Juventude and Catarinense teams

The 18th round of Brazil's national Série B on Thursday, 16 July features a relegation‑battling duel between CRB and Náutico. CRB sit 15th with 20 points, relying on striker Mikael’s 11 goals, while Náutico sit just one point behind with a seven‑game winless streak.

Juventude announced ticket sales for its Série B match against Cuiabá on Friday, 17 July, with prices ranging from R$25 to R$50 and sales ending on 16 July.

In the Campeonato Catarinense Série B, a busy mid‑week schedule on Wednesday, 15 July includes clashes such as Hercílio Luz versus Juventus‑SC. Hercílio Luz lead the group with 32 points; Juventus‑SC sit eighth with 14 points and aim to stay clear of the relegation zone.

Juventus‑SC will travel to face the leader Hercílio Luz later on 15 July at 19:30 in Tubarão, hoping the result will bolster their fight to avoid dropping to the lower division.