Where to watch Bragantino x Fortaleza in the Brasileirão at 7pm By Carolina Costa
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Red Bull Bragantino and Fortaleza face each other this Wednesday (26), at 7pm, at the municipal stadium Cícero of The game pits two teams fighting for positions at the top of the table and for places in continental competitions in 2026 face to face. The match will be broadcast live on TV Globo (for SP and part of Nordeste), SporTV and Premiere.
Bragantino, currently seventh placed, is coming off an away victory against Vasco and is looking to consolidate its presence in the G-8. Já or Fortaleza, sixth in the table, drew with Corinthians in the last round and are trying to maintain their advantage in the direct fight for classification at Libertadores. The clash marks the first duel between the teams at the Mirassol stadium, used by Bragantino while Nabi Abi Chedid is undergoing renovations.
Red Bull Bragantino confirmed lineup
Coach Vagner Mancini selected the starting team with Cleiton in goal, a defensive line formed by Alix, Gustavo Marques and Juninho Capixaba. No midfield, Lucas Barbosa, Jhon Jhon and Gustavinho complete the sector, while Eduardo Sasha, Hurtado and Isidro Pitta form the attack.
- Goalkeeper: Cleiton
- Defense: Alix, Gustavo Marques, Juninho Capixaba
- Middle: Lucas Barbosa (C), Jhon Jhon, Gustavinho
- Attack: Eduardo Sasha, Hurtado, Isidro Pitta
Among the reserves are names like Thiago Borbas, Nathan Mendes and Helinho.
Official lineup of Fortaleza
Juan Pablo Vojvoda opted for Brenno in goal, with a line of four defenders made up of Tinga, Brítez, No mid, Pochettino, Pedro Augusto and Lucas Sasha organize the game, while Herrera, Moisés and Lucero command the attack.
- Goalkeeper: Brenno
- Defense: Tinga, Brítez (C), Bareiro, Diogo Barbosa
- Middle: Pochettino, Pedro Augusto, Lucas Sasha
- Attack: Herrera, Moisés, Juan Lucero
Yago Pikachu starts on the bench and may enter during the match.
Main absences on each side
Bragantino does not count on Ramires, Bruninho and Praxedes, all of whom are out due to injury or suspension. The medical department still treats cases such as Guzmán Rodríguez and Vinicinho.
Fortaleza continues without Marinho, João Ricardo and Bruno Pacheco, as well as other recovering athletes. The list of unavailables reaches seven names, forcing Vojvoda to improvise in some sectors.
Where to watch the game live
The match will be broadcast on three different channels. TV Globo displays for São Paulo, Ceará and part of Nordeste. SporTV and Premiere show all of Brasil on closed TV and pay-per-view.
Streaming platforms such as GloboPlay, SporTV Play and Premiere Play also broadcast the confrontation in real time. Serviços betting partners of Brasileirão offer free monitoring with images for registered users.
Recent history between the teams
In the last five clashes, Fortaleza has the advantage with three wins and two draws. The last game, played in July 2025 at Castelão, ended 2-1 for Leão of Pici.
Bragantino is looking for its first victory over its opponent since 2023. At home, Massa Bruta maintains a good record against the Northeast in the current season.
The duel pits two of the best attacks in the championship face to face. Fortaleza has the third best offensive performance, while Bragantino appears in fifth place in the statistics of goals scored until round 35.
