Náutico and Ceará clash in Série B's 23rd round derby

Náutico hosts Ceará in a crucial Série B match on August 18 at Aflitos stadium in Recife, with kickoff set for 9:30 p.m. Both teams are in a relegation battle, with Náutico in 15th place, accumulating 27 points from three consecutive draws, while Ceará sits in 16th with 25 points following a loss to Goiás. The sides previously met in April, where Ceará won 1-0. Two other matches are also scheduled for the day, featuring Londrina-PR against Atlético-GO and Goiás versus Juventude.

• 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Náutico v Ceará derby headlines Série B's 23rd round