Cuiabá vs. Náutico: What's at Stake in Round 29

On Monday at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Cuiabá faces Náutico at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiabá for the 29th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. The clash could move both clubs toward the 45-point mark, the benchmark to avoid relegation.

Cuiabá: unbeaten run and strong defense

Cuiabá enters the matchup on a two-game unbeaten run. After a 1-1 draw against Novorizontino away from home, the team sits in 11th place in the standings with 40 points. The club's defense is the second-best in the competition, with 22 goals conceded, but the attack is the third-worst, with 27 goals scored.

Náutico: search for a win and the 45-point goal

Náutico, with 38 points, is also trying to close in on the 45-point mark. The Pernambuco-based club is coming off a 3-3 draw against Operário-PR at home, a match in which they took a two-goal lead in the second half but conceded the equalizer in stoppage time. The side is now on its second consecutive matchday without a win.

Lineups and absences

For Cuiabá, the probable lineup includes João Carlos, João Basso, Luis Soares, and Vitor Mendes; Igor Inocêncio, Raul, David Miguel, and Lorenzo; Jean Dias, Kauan Cristtyan, and Fábio Gomes. Defensive midfielder Pepê is out with a rib fracture, while Calebe, Pedro Henrique, and Marcos Júnior are doubts.

For Náutico, the probable lineup features Muriel, Reginaldo, Wanderson, Betão, and Igor Fernandes; Auremir (Pato Núñez), Wenderson, and Jean Carlos; Borasi, Vinícius, and Kauã Maranhão. Léo Índio remains sidelined with a femur injury, and head coach Hélio dos Anjos is suspended following a red card in the last match.

Where to watch and match officials

The match will be broadcast on ESPN, Disney+, SportyNet, and X Sports. The referee is Raimundo Rodrigues De Oliveira Junior (CE), with assistants Luis Filipe Goncalves Correa (PB) and Anderson da Silva Rodrigues (CE). The VAR is Carlos Eduardo Nunes Braga (RJ).

With information from ge, Estadão.